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  • Rep. Paul Anderson visits county board

    | Published on January 22, 2024 at 2:32pm CST

    By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com Representative Paul Anderson was in attendance at last week’s meeting of the Pope County Board of Commissioners to go over his focus points during this year’s legislative session in St. Paul.  The first topic he mentioned that he would like to see clarification on is the recent laws regarding School Resource Officers. “The… Read More

  • Winterama is Feb. 10

    | Published on January 22, 2024 at 2:31pm CST

    Register now for the Polar Plunge The annual Glenwood Winterama event is less than a month away. The winter celebration is set for Saturday, Feb. 10 starting at 3 p.m. in front of Lakeside. Winterama, a fundraising event hosted by Glenwood & Beyond, is an annual festival dedicated to celebrating the area’s wintery climate with festivities for… Read More

  • Ambulance service needs  first responders, EMTs 

    | Published on January 22, 2024 at 2:27pm CST

    Glacial Ridge Ambulance urgently needs full-time Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) and EMTs in Glenwood, it was announced last week.   Free training is provided. On-call EMR and EMT volunteers are also needed days and nights in Glenwood, Starbuck, and Brooten. Having trained and dedicated personnel is essential for allowing ambulances from each city to respond. For… Read More

  • Grant from Osaic Foundation recognizes Eagle Financial Advisor

    | Published on January 22, 2024 at 2:26pm CST

    United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties recently received a $1,000 grant from Osaic Foundation, to recognize the volunteer involvement of Tim Johnson, Financial Advisor with Eagle Financial Services. The grant furthers our mission of serving the  community through Eagle Financial Services, a part of Eagle Bank, it was stated.  Osaic Foundation is a shared… Read More

  • Early voting available now for Presidential Primary on March 5

    | Published on January 22, 2024 at 2:21pm CST

    Minnesota voters, including those in Pope County, can now vote early or cast absentee ballots for the state’s Presidential Primary set for Tuesday, March 5. Early voting began last Friday, Jan. 19. Pope County Voters can vote early at the Pope County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office, 130 E Minnesota Ave, Glenwood, MN 56334, Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. In Minnesota, residents… Read More

  • Cold snap makes ice on area lakes

    | Published on January 22, 2024 at 2:00pm CST

    The cold temperatures that settled into the area over the past week brought out a few permanent fishing houses on Lake Minnewaska and other area lakes.  These three houses were located south of the DNR landing on the Glenwood side of Minnewaska.  By the weekend, there were more houses out and even a few full-sized… Read More

  • February open houses set on transmission line route

    | Published on January 22, 2024 at 1:41pm CST

    Otter Tail Power Company and Missouri River Energy Service have sent public informational open house notifications to stakeholders in Pope County. The public to informational open houses are on the Big Stone to Alexandria electrical transmission line project. All the open houses are in February. Otter Tail Power Company (Otter Tail Power) and Missouri River Energy Services (MRES),… Read More

  • Career Pathways Program at Minnewaska gives students opportunity to explore before education

    | Published on January 22, 2024 at 1:37pm CST

    A new program is being put into place at Minnewaska Area Schools that will give students an opportunity to experience and explore career paths before they go on to further their education or join the workforce.  The Career Pathways Program offers students experience in three main areas including Health Sciences and Human Services (HSHS), Agriculture, Engineering,… Read More

  • Watson man charged; bail set for $1 million

    | Published on January 22, 2024 at 12:28pm CST

    Bail was set at $1 million for the Watson man who surrendered to law enforcement after a standoff with a SWAT team outside of his home on Jan. 11, it was reported in the West Central Tribune (wctrib.com) The Chippewa County Attorney’s office filed a felony charge of ineligible possession of ammunition and two felony charges… Read More

  • State adds jobs for 6th straight month

    | Published on January 22, 2024 at 12:27pm CST

    Minnesota gained 800 jobs from November to December on a seasonally adjusted basis according to numbers released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). This is the sixth straight month of job growth in the state. Minnesota’s private sector gained 2,500 jobs over the month, up 0.1%, while Government lost 1,700 jobs…. Read More

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