Wes Torguson, pictured on the left, one of The Salvation Army bell ringers, “has helped us ring at Tom’s in Starbuck for many years,” said Donna Ortendahl, a local field representative for The Salvation Army.  “ We appreciate him and we thank him for his continued dedication to our mission of helping those that are… Read More

Contributed by Leslie Randall, Glenwood Public Library We have many new books and magazines to enjoy during the cold, blustery winter ahead.  Monday mornings aren’t supposed to be fun, but they should be predictable. However, on this particular Monday, Stephanie Plum knows that something is amiss when she turns up for work at Vinnie’s Bail Bonds to… Read More

The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC), an organization representing all 87 Minnesota counties, recently passed its top legislative priorities for the 2023 legislative session.  These priorities were approved by the AMC Board of Directors and represent the highest needs of Minnesota’s elected county governments who administer a variety of services on behalf of their residents.  … Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com Senator Amy Klobuchar held a round-table conference with local county officials last week to discuss workforce and childcare issues. Gordy Wagner, Pope County Commissioner, Rick Greene, Chisago County Commissioner, Todd Patzer, Lac qui Parle County Commissioner, Bill LaValley, Grant County Commissioner and Julia Lines, Isanti County Economic Development Administrator were in attendance… Read More

During December, Minnewaska Elementary students wrote letters of gratitude to some of the local businesses and individuals that have contributed to the school and the community. They have much to be thankful for and you can tell by the letters, it was stated.  Below are some of the student’s letters. Dear Teresa’s Turn Bakery, Thank you for… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From December 27, 1912 A wedding reception was tendered Hannah Borstad and Arthur Lee at Lake Hazel Wednesday.  Tom Dahl left last week for Albert Lea where he will visit friends and relatives for a week.  E. Hanson of Rolling Forks and Mrs. M.P. Highum of Cyrus passed away the past week.  Ed Olson ate Christmas turkey… Read More

The Soo Line was filled with Glenwood people From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Dec. 28, 1922. The chiropractic office conducted by the late Dr. Elizabeth Witts will be re-opened January 3 by Dr. S. N. Witts. * * * * * * * * * * * From the Glenwood Herald, Thursday, Dec. 28, 1922. A deal was… Read More

Ice unsafe in many areas Dec. 27, 1962 – The recount in the fall election in the race for governor showed Gov. Elmer L. Anderson still in the lead in the county though Karl Rolvaag had picked up 10 votes. Counters, or inspectors in Pope County were Arleigh Lund, the neutral inspector; Mrs. Frank Zima, the… Read More

“Building Resilience on your Farm and in your Family,” the 2023 Women in Ag Network Conference will be Feb. 7, 2023, in Willmar at the Willmar Conference Center (240 23rd Street SE, Willmar). This event will be a day of learning and networking for women involved in agriculture. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the… Read More

The University of Minnesota Extension is offering training for those that work with or know farm families experiencing stress, loss or tough decisions for their family or business. Ambiguous loss and farming facilitator training will be offered at 5 locations across the state of Minnesota during January. Locations include:  • Jan. 10 – St. Cloud Regional Extension… Read More