Glenwood fish hatchery had successful year From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, March 29, 1923. Announcement – I have moved my store from the former location to the Webster Building corner, where I will be pleased to serve you all to the best of my ability. I will carry the same high grade class of groceries… Read More

Committee formed to help plan the new hospital March 28, 1963 – A pair of Glenwood High School students was selected to participate in Boys’ and Girls’ State. Named for the honor were Daniel Gades, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gilbertson. Named alternatives were Donald Larson and Kathryn Ann Cosgrove.  The last traces of the previous… Read More

An angler caught and released a 46 1/4 inch northern pike on Mille Lacs Lake that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified as a tie with the current catch-and-release state record.   Brad Lila caught and released the fish Jan. 22.  “I set the hook as the line was quickly peeling out,” Lila said. “Immediately,… Read More

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Dave Rooney, longtime owner of Padua Pub prepared for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on the main street of Padua.  The green beer was flowing and there were plenty of corned beef sandwiches to go around for the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Padua Pub last Friday.  The annual celebration always features a… Read More

Law enforcement officers, EMS Director honored for Distinguished Service in the line of duty By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Glenwood City Hall was filled with local law enforcement officers and their families as four “local heroes” from the city, county law enforcement as well as Glacial Ridge Ambulance Service were honored for their service “above and beyond” the call… Read More

By John R. Stone Reporter Can a volunteer group accurately map locations of an invasive species infestations in 250 aces of Barsness Park? That’s what will be figured out later this spring when a group of volunteers evaluates the level of buckthorn infestation at hundreds of specific waypoints in Barsness Park. Kylee Berger, a forester with the Minnesota… Read More

By Kris Goracke Reporter Kari Steinbeisser from Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing presented the City of Starbuck’s 2022 audit at the March 13 city council meeting. Highlights of the audit included:  •General Fund Cash and Investment Balances: (2022) $1,702,150 compare to (2021) $1,622,083 •General Fund Receipts – Collected property taxes:  (2022) $605,793 compared to (2021) $593,853 •General Fund Disbursements – General government… Read More

Minnewaska Area Elementary School Second-grade students have been learning about adding coins up to $1.  Recently, they had the opportunity to practice these skills in a hands-on and real life experience. Here are some of the moments captured from Ms. Schlosser’s class! “The Coin Store” was set up in the library with different grocery items costing either… Read More

Congratulation to Minnewaska Area High School’s music program. Last week, both the Varsity and Concert Choirs and the Varsity and Concert Bands received Superior scores for their amazing performances at the MSHSL Large Group Band / Choir Contests. Pictured are the Concert Choir and the Varsity Choir performing at the Humanities Fine Arts building’s Recital… Read More