110 YEARS AGO From February 28, 1913 Little John Erick Charles Johnson, age 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. B.M. Johnson was taken very suddenly sick Thursday of last week. All the care and love that skilled physicians and anxious parents and grandparents could devise were applied, but his little life passed out Friday morning. His death… Read More

Sedan had a successful first basketball game From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Feb. 22, 1923. Chas. Glantz returned to Glenwood Wednesday to take his old position as Northern Pacific agent here. We are glad to see Charlie’s smiling countenance around the town again.   G.C. Wollan, our new postmaster, took charge of his duties as postmaster this… Read More

Cougar spotted near Forada Feb. 21, 1963 – Glenwood wrestling team took their sixth consecutive district title in competition with nine other schools. The Lakers piled up 11 points and seven individual championships to nose out second-place Alexandria. The seven individual winners were Luverne Rende, Ron Olbecksn, Nelson Chatfield, Fred Store, Ralph Femrite, Dennis Sager and… Read More

Winterama 2023 is in the books and will go down as one of the best! The chili was fantastic, the kids had tons to do and the polar plunge did not disappoint. American Diversity took first place honors in the people’s choice category of the chili cookoff and they won best booth. Glenwood State Bank… Read More

On Jan. 28, Glenwood Just For Kix dancers held their Winter Show. Over 70 dancers ranging in age from 3-18 participated in this show with a total of 15 performances. Melena Longtin, 15, made a solo performance. This year, area Just for Kix dancers are participating in several competitions. They will be in Sauk Rapids… Read More

By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Glenwood City Commissioners approved moving forward on a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District for the Pope County HRA/EDA, current owners of the tax-forfeited Fremad building and adjacent properties in Glenwood. Commissioners called for a public hearing on Wednesday, March 29 on the proposed establishment of a Tax Increment Financing District to assist with… Read More

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) recognized four leaders from across the state for their contributions to the organization and agriculture at its annual Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Promotion (LEAP) Conference, held Jan. 27-28 in Hinckley.  The P&E Committee presented the Golden Apple Award to Tiffany Kobbermann of Pope County and the Advocate of the Year… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com Several official appointments were made at last week’s Pope County board meeting. Commissioners Gordy Wagner and Mark Wildman were appointed members of the Central Minnesota Emergency Services Board. Wildman was also appointed to the West Central Initiative Economic Development Board. A citizen member is required for the Lakeland Mental Health Center board…. Read More

About 65 Fast Global Solutions employees helped fill more than 400 bags of food for the Backpack Attack program at Minnewaska Area Schools.  On Wednesday, the United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties, and the 65 employees of FAST Global Solutions stuffed enough bags of food for local students to take the program to the… Read More

The Pope County Museum, in partnership with the Glenwood Public Library, presents a free lecture on knitting traditions on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at the museum. Winter in the Nordic countries is several months long, dark and cold – so there has always been a need for warm, close-fitting clothing. For that reason, knitting… Read More