University of Minnesota Extension will present a series of webinars from May through August 2023 to support families and those who serve families in making informed decisions that lead to greater health, resilience and well-being. All webinars are virtual and free. Extension offers more information about the webinar series at: z.umn.edu/DFHW-Webinars. Follow links for each series… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com A moment of silence in honor of the tragic events in the community started last week’s school board meeting at Minnewaska Area Schools.  Following the approval of minutes from last month’s meeting, MAS Principals were recognized in honor of School Principal’s Day on May 1. “You are the backbone of our school and… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From May 9, 1913 Claremont Erickson, son of Mayor E.A. Erickson, surprised his friends in Starbuck by appearing here with his wife this week. Very few, if any, had even heard that he was married. Mrs. Erickson is a charming little lady and looks perfectly capable of making Claremont happy. Anton Wollan was around to… Read More

Depot needed at Soo Station From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, May 3, 1923. The Kiwanis meeting was led last Friday at 12:06 at the Rogers Hotel. The three new members, Julius Haugen, Martin Kalton, and William Engebretson were initiated in the typical Kiwanian style. After the usual singing of the inspiring Kiwanian songs and partaking… Read More

4-H plants 450 trees May 9, 1963 – The Rev. L. D. Kramer, pastor of the Assembly of God Church in Glenwood, announced that he would leave his position as pastor of the church to devote full time to his job as head of Assembly Homes, Inc. in Minnesota. He had also been named to the… Read More

“The Great Dubois Variety show has been postponed due to the unexpected and sudden illness of one of the two performers. We were informed of this unfortunate news this morning and will be collaborating with the performers and their management over the coming weeks to reschedule the show for a later date in the season…. Read More

Hundreds of people, including law enforcement, fire and emergency personnel lined the street as the procession for Pope County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Owen proceeded into Glenwood on about 10:40 a.m. Monday, April 17.  Those who gathered along the Minnesota Avenue on a chilly, but sunny morning were there to show respect and support for the… Read More

The Minnewaska Area High School gymnasium was filled to capacity for the funeral service for fallen Pope County Deputy Josh Owen.  The auditorium and an auxiliary gym provided more seating for those who wanted to attend.  The service took place both inside the school, then was continued outside where canine units assembled with their canine… Read More

•Law enforcement from all over the state–even from other states, show up for memorial service for Deputy Josh Owen By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Glenwood became the destination for thousands of area law enforcement officers, first responders, area residents and the media on Saturday as more than 4,500 assembled outside the Memorial Service of Pope County Deputy Josh Owen who… Read More

•Bryan Nygard was the suspect who died at the scene; other officers at the scene were Deputy Brody Merrill and Starbuck Police officer Alex Olson. By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office last Wednesday identified the man who died during a use-of-force incident April 15 in Cyrus that also left one Pope County Deputy fatally… Read More