NAMI Minnesota is launching a new initiative. Hearts+Minds is a free wellness program designed to educate and empower individuals to manage their mental and physical health. It was developed by NAMI National, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans since 1979.  People from all over Minnesota can… Read More

By Walker Orenstein Minnpost.com  For state lawmakers used to answering questions with lengthy but opaque speeches or well-rehearsed soundbites, being forced to give brief answers offers more clarity on the issues facing the Minnesota Legislature. Or, at least more entertaining responses. “Brief” was the task for legislative leaders Wednesday when faced with a ‘lightning round’ of questions,… Read More

By Stan Popovich Are you looking for all of the answers on how to reduce your persistent fears and anxieties? Fear and anxiety can ruin your life if you do not know how to overcome it. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their everyday anxieties, stresses,… Read More

The Highway 29 overpass project entered its final stages in October and was completed and open for traffic by November of 2022. Although the actual construction took two construction seasons, local and state officials spent more than a decade planning and working toward a viable project that would add safety measures by eliminating the Canadian… Read More

The Minnewaska Area Elementary School second and third grade students held their holiday concerts in December at the MAHS Auditorium. The youngsters regalled a captive audience with fun renditions of classic Christmas carols to modern musical selections. There were several speaking parts as well as actions and finger plays to go along with each selection…. Read More

By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Imagine if Glenwood and Pope County were to lose a fully functional childcare center that serves more than 50 area families and provides care for nearly 80 children ranging from six weeks old to school age. That loss would have grave economic development and social repercussions and would likely force families to leave… Read More

A number of large inflatable characters greet motorists as they cruise through Starbuck on Highway 29.  There are inflatables of Frosty the Snowman, Peanuts characters and Rudolf the Rednose Reindeer among others in front of Minnewaska Marine on the west side of Highway 29 in Starbuck.

The December Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber Member of the Month was Central Square Cultural and Civic Center. Central Square was founded in 1994 by a group of community members committed to preserving their high school and repurposing it as a home for arts and community gatherings. “We’re incredibly lucky to have our work made possible… Read More

The Salvation Army was honored by the Villard Firefighters coming to ring for us at the red kettle at Tom’s Market in Glenwood on Wednesday, December 21st.  It was a cold evening but Jim Walker and Brent Werven showed up to help raise funds.   The Pope County Salvation Army thanks them for for their… Read More

Officers from the Pope County Sheriff’s Office, Glenwood and Starbuck Police Departments and the Pope County Sheriff’s Posse, with transportation from Palmer bus, took twelve lucky kids (5 families) shopping for the annual “Cops and Kids “shopping day. The kids were bustling through the isles thoughtfully picking out gifts for their family members. Memories and… Read More