Long Beach, MnDOT erect ‘no parking’ signs; added police presence to stop pedestrians from walking to Bottle Bay By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com In an effort to stop vehicles from parking and dropping off individuals who then walk to “Bottle Bay” on Lake Minnewaska during the month of July, the City of Long Beach established a no parking… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com Wandering Cup Coffee is back this summer after receiving rave reviews last year. “We had amazing community support last year with businesses like Glenwood State Bank, Minnesota Olive Oil Company and the Minnewaska Fitness Center promoting our little business, not to mention all of our regulars who became fans of our coffee… Read More

By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com A sewer backup into a private residence in Glenwood was the topic of discussion at Wednesday’s Glenwood City Commission with the homeowner requesting some financial relief from two sewer backups into the home in the past year and half.   Dan Schliesman, speaking on behalf of his mother, who lives at 15 4th… Read More

Glacial Ridge Health System (GRHS) employees presented a check for $10,675 to the local United Way toward their annual LIVE UNITED fundraising campaign. The donations go far but never far away. They invest local dollars in our communities to address key issues focusing on health, education, and financial stability. These are the building blocks for… Read More

By Rita Larson,  Secretary Eight members of the Starbuck Chamber of Commerce board met in May for their monthly meeting.  One director was missing, and we had 3 guests present.  Somehow the past 3 weeks got away from yours truly, so this recap is a bit tardy! Old business included a summary of where we’re at with… Read More

Grant offers up to $15,000 for qualified farmers to purchase their first farm Emerging farmers looking to purchase their first farm will soon have another opportunity to apply for grant funding to support their efforts. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Rural Finance Authority (RFA) has announced that a second round of funding for the Down Payment… Read More

We’ve just experienced a couple of weeks of very warm temperatures, and meteorologists are predicting that we’ll continue to see above-average temperatures this summer. What does this mean for how we manage our gardens? Water wisely Parts of Minnesota are experiencing drought conditions and cities have begun to instate watering restrictions, so make sure to check on… Read More

Record breaking 9 foot lefse was rolled out July 4, 1963 – A sturdy elm tree on the boulevard on Oak Street saved two Glenwood homes from damage when a truck carrying a house being moved lost its drive shaft. The truck and house backed up about 100 feet into the elm tree.  A fire at Sylvan… Read More

Weather threatens 4th of July celebration From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, July 5, 1923. The 4th of July celebration at Glenwood is now history. Considering the threatening weather that was in effect all day, the affair was a great success. The parade took place from the court house. Frank Hill, as marshal of the day, led the… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From July 11, 1913 A little baby boy came to gladden the home of  Mr. and Mrs. Theordore Sylvester some time ago.  Found, some money. Too much to lose. Owner can have same by proving ownership and paying for this ad. Call at N. Johnson’s restaurant.  100 YEARS AGO From July 6, 1923 Miss Rosa Rasmusen, daughter of… Read More