Excavation for the new band stand started in the park From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, April 30, 1925 On Monday of this week the excavation for the new band stand started in the park. Although the weather condition held the work up for the first part of the week, the work will be pushed along… Read More

Boys golfers make headlines April 28, 1955 – The local Jaycees were hosts to the Second Annual State Jaycee Conservation Congress held at the Peters Sunset Hotel on Saturday and Sunday, April 23 and 24. Jaycees from all over the state as well as representatives of various sportsmen clubs were in attendance. Several panel discussions were… Read More

The 2025 Community Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by the Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center, took place Saturday at Barsness Park. The event, for kids 12 and under, is always a big hit with the community and this year was no different. At exactly 11 a.m., after a few rules were announced by one of the Easter helpers,… Read More

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar visited Rolling Forks Vineyards of Glenwood last Tuesday and learned about the successes and challenges of the local winery and vineyard operation.  She visited Rolling Forks Vineyards to discuss economic development and tourism with the local Cihlar family of Rolling Forks and other Glenwood leaders.   Rolling Forks Vineyards, a family-owned winery dedicated… Read More

Minnewaska Area High School is proud to announce that Principal Nate Meissner has been named the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) Western Division Principal of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding leadership and dedication to secondary education. Since joining Minnewaska Area High School in 2020, Principal Meissner has been instrumental in fostering an… Read More

• County Board hears a number of land-use issues By Kris Goracke Reporter The Pope County Board of Commissioners addressed a full agenda at its meeting on April 15, covering a range of topics, including public safety funding, land-use decisions, regulatory agreements, and tax corrections. The board began by unanimously accepting the 2025 State of Minnesota Annual County… Read More

By Hannah Trainor Reporter Two public hearings were held before the April Starbuck City Council meeting. The first addressed proposed ordinance #92.045, which would regulate the keeping of chickens within city limits. The second involved a rezoning request for a city parcel. Starbuck resident and Planning and Zoning Commission member Brett Bowser spoke in favor of the… Read More

The Salvation Army of Pope County provided 75 Easter meals to residents who live in Pope County and needed help with purchasing an Easter mealy, The food box included the following items: 1/2 ham, 5lb. bag of potatoes, gravy, bread, vegetable, and dessert.  Workers distributing the meals from left are: Donna Ortendahl, Tammy Cerney, Lolly… Read More

There was a bookmark design challenge at Minnewaska Area Elementary School during “I Love to Read Month” in February. After voting, the winning designs were sent to Palmer Creations. They were kind enough to create 640 bookmarks–enough for our entire student body at the Elementary School! We had one winner from each grade. Kindergarten: Aria… Read More