110 YEARS AGO From November 22, 1912 A new butter maker arrived in town last Monday morning. Of course, he is the finest boy who ever happened. Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Peterson have agreed to that.  Services were conducted in the West Zion Church Sunday and a large number took holy supper.  An excellent remedy for chronically cold feet… Read More

Paul Wildman will represent District 5 on the Pope County Board of Commissioners defeating Bruce Harvey 650 votes to Harvey’s 474, according to the unofficial Pope County results from Tuesday’s general election. Wildman and Harvey were vying for the board seat vacated by Cody Rogahn, who was defeated in a three-way race in the primary election. … Read More

Minnewaska Area School will hold its 17th Annual Veterans Appreciation program on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11 at the Minnewaska Area High School gymnasium. The program will commemorate all local veterans for their “service to our country,” it was stated in a letter from the school district. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and is… Read More

The  Pope County BIO Girls  (Beautiful Inside and Outside) recently completed a 12 week program? It was the third year of offering this program and all site directors/mentors volunteer their time for this program.  “Each BIO Girl grew so much over the past 12 weeks. During our finale event on October 30, we celebrated progress,… Read More

Little Jo, a State Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in southeast Pope County, was dedicated in memory of Kurt Owen (K.O.) Nelson and a memorial sign was erected during a ceremony on October 21 that brought together family, friends and colleagues. Little Jo WMA is located near where Kurt Nelson once lived.  He sold the tract to… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com The Pope County Board of Commissioners reached a stalemate at last week’s meeting regarding an interim use permit (IUP) for a non-confinement feeding area (NFA) by Reichmann Land and Cattle.  The IUP was brought before the board with a recommendation for approval by the Pope County Planning Advisory Commission (PAC).  As the IUP presented… Read More

Eight  Minnewaska 8th grade band students participated in the 8th Grade Honor Band in Benson on Saturday, October 29. These eight local musical leaders combined with other top students from surrounding schools to form a band, rehearse for the day and put on a concert.  From left are: Jack Payne, Maria Heidelberger, Maggie Hjelm, Sydney… Read More

4-H Junior Leader Workshop (JLW)-“ Destination: Bright Future” was held October 20-21 at Faith Haven Camp near Battle Lake.  This camp is designed to inspire and enable each participant to uncover unique abilities, develop greater confidence and master strategies for success as a leader in their 4-H program. 40 youth in grades 6-9 attended, representing… Read More

American Solutions for Business donated monetary and physical items to local 501c3 organization, Someplace Safe of Pope County. Donated items were collected throughout the month of October, and a $1,500 check was presented to Crime Victim Advocate, Jenna Kettner.  “We are so incredibly grateful for this donation,” expressed Kettner. “We have loved working with ASB and… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has set restrictions on open burning due to increased wildfire risk from dry conditions across much of Minnesota. The move comes three days after a fast-moving grass fire in Wilkin County that left one person dead. Allissa Reynolds, DNR wildfire prevention supervisor, said Wednesday, Nov. 2, that the restrictions were not… Read More