Article by Diane Kittelson, Pope County Senior Services Consultant/Coordinator It seems like once a week we hear about new scams. The most recent notice from the Senior Linkage Line is about a Medicare Flex Card Scam. Some Medicare Advantage (Not Original Medicare) Plans offer prepaid debit cards (flex cards) to eligible members to cover some health-related… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From April 18, 1913 We will take cream from the Langhei Store on Mondays and Thursdays. Starbuck Creamery Co.  Clean Up Notice – All property owners and tenants are requested to clean up premises and streets and alleys adjoining at once or same will be done by Board of Health and charged to offending parties…. Read More

The Eastern Star celebrates 25 years From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, April 19, 1923. The Eastern Star will celebrate their 25th anniversary in the Masonic hall Thursday evening. This will be an old time party and all are asked to come dressed in old style costume. Glenwood passed through Friday the 13th with two fire calls and… Read More

Local farmers make donations to food shelf April 18, 1963 – Setter Rexall Drug was to make its first move after 35 years in business. The store would relocate from its location on South Franklin to the former Nelson Shoe Store building on Minnesota Avenue. Henry Setter, owner of the business, said that the move would… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com Most of the discussion at last week’s Pope County Board of Commissioners meeting revolved around the approval of three separate conditional-use permits. One in Langhei Township for Zempels, one in Leven Township for Reichmanns and one in Westport Township for Biogas RNG, LLC. The CUP for Zempel was approved unanimously with conditions by… Read More

Barsness Park in Glenwood was a winter wonderland just after a late March snowfall.  Above, Heidi Wilkins experienced the beauty of the park and a warm sunny day as she snowshoed the trails.  The park features bike and walking trails that can be used year round.  Another storm, this time with high winds, more rain… Read More

A community doesn’t just happen; it takes all kinds of people and many volunteers – people who give their time to help others. Such is the case of the small-town volunteer fire department. These departments would not exist if it weren’t for the many volunteers willing to leave their families, jobs and plans at a… Read More

The Minnesota Association of Community Theatres presented three lifetime achievement awards recognizing distinguished service to Minnesota Theatre.  The award’s luncheon was held at Lakeside in Glenwood on March 26 as part of the MACT*Fest that was conducted at Central Square Arts and Cultural Center.  Two of the three award recipients–Curtis Bredeson, Starbuck, and Kathy Ray, Barrett,… Read More

The Gladys Brang Foundation of Starbuck is now accepting local applications for grants to be awarded in 2023, it was announced last week.   To obtain an application, contact the Starbuck Chamber of Commerce, Eagle Bank (in Starbuck) or the Starbuck City Office, it was stated.  In addition, request a digital copy by e-mailing brangfoundation@gmail.com. The… Read More

The Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center invites members of the community to nominate someone special for the annual community awards.  These awards, sponsored by the Chamber and Welcome Center, recognize local individuals who have given their time and efforts to improve the community.  Awards include the Volunteer of the Year,  Civic Organization of… Read More