By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Pope County Soil and Water Conservation District has secured another $50,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Legacy Grant to continue efforts to eradicate the invasive plant buckthorn from Barsness Park in Glenwood. According to Holly Kovarik, manager of Pope County SWCD, the grant will be used to treat another… Read More

The Auxiliary of Glacial Ridge Health System (GRHS) pledged $50,000 toward the new DEXA Scan bone density scanner for the Radiology Department in 2021 and has been raising money to fulfill their pledge through their Harvest Ball fundraisers. The machine has arrived at GRHS, and staff is now fully trained on the new equipment that… Read More

The 26th biennial MACT*Fest — a statewide festival for community theatres — will be staged at Central Square on Saturday, March 25. The event features shows by four theatres from around Minnesota, as well as adjudications of each play, workshops, a discussion about the state of theatre in Minnesota, and an awards brunch on Sunday. Saturday’s… Read More

All entries will be on display at Central Square Minnewaska Area Schools & W.I.N. Academy students in grades 7-12 are sharing the message, “Keep Going Keep Growing Kindness,” through their creations of turtles that represent determination, wisdom and perseverance. They are helping celebrate the 5-year anniversary of the BeKind movement. All of the entries are on display… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com Pope County Commissioners approved the purchase of a new metal detector for the courthouse, funds in support of aquatic invasive species control and heard the highway monthly report at last week’s meeting.  Ralph Hanson, Land Use Specialist approached the board to request funding for the Scandinavian Lake Association to help control the spread… Read More

The Morris Wetland Management District in Morris, Minn. is accepting bids for grazing opportunities in six counties of west central Minnesota. The thirteen grazing units range in size from 36 to 305 acres. Producers must follow all federal and state regulations. Applicants must complete and submit a bid sheet and the first page of the… Read More

Spark27 Creative earned a 2023 Silver ADDY award from the American Advertising Federation’s North Dakota (AAF-ND) chapter for its rebrand design of the 22 Northmen Brewing Company brand. 22 Northmen Brewing Company, a Bold North Cellars brand located in Alexandria, Minn., branding embodies traditional Viking heritage with a modern twist. The typography lines are strong and… Read More

Group calls for comprehensive water study, action against Glencore In a sharply worded six-page letter to the office of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, former Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson and others asked: “Why is the Walz Administration putting the BWCA and Lake Superior at risk doing business with Glencore?” Carlson, who served as Governor from 1991 to 1999, wrote that data… Read More

Votes from House Republicans in favor of a bonding bill were notable, but Senate Republicans aren’t on board yet By Walker Orenstein  minpost.com Staff Writer The $1.9 billion package of publicly-financed construction projects approved Monday by the Minnesota House included $12.8 million to help Madelia improve roads and upgrade water infrastructure. GOP Rep. Bjorn Olson of Fairmont said the… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From February 28, 1913 School report for Dist. 3, white Bear Lake: Total enrollment 32; average attendance 24; Elmer Einarson and Erling Aslakson received certificates of perfect attendance. The following attended 18 days, Nora Aal, Laura Forde and John Haugsland Sigurd I. Ramstad, teacher.  Lats Thursday, the relatives and close friends of Miss Ida C…. Read More