Starbuck dog saves owner’s life Nov. 29, 1962 – A prominent Methodist clergyman declared in Glenwood that he believed war with Russia was inevitable. The Rev. Ira Allen, Detroit Lakes, cited what he had seen in his international travels as evidence of his belief.  A Kensington girl was killed when the car in which she was riding… Read More

Washington apples for sale From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Nov. 30, 1922. Minnewaska Still Open. It is not many years that Lake Minnewaska has remained open until the last days of November like it has this year. Many a year the people have been skating all over the lake at this time. As the ice… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From December 6, 1912 A Height Social will be held at the school house near Jens Dahl’s, District 51 on Saturday. Ladies, bring a good lunch and cups for yourself and partner, and wear high-heeled shoes. Men, bring money and a smile. There will be no extra lunches sold so everyone must look out… Read More

According to news reports, the driver of semi truck was killed in a crash last week just south of Glenwood. According to the Pope County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch received a 911 call shortly after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18. A 911 caller reported a semi vs. pickup truck crash on County Rd. 18 near Selnes Rd. Authorities… Read More

Chris and Andrew Madsen (father and son) of Glenwood are now the new owners of Captains Bar & Grill, a restaurant and bar that sits on the shores of Lake Minnewaska in Long Beach. The Madsens purchased the establishment in October of this year from Ken Moe, who had operated it after purchasing it in 2014… Read More

United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties, with the help of many volunteers, helped pack bags of food for the Backpack Attack Program at Lakeside in Glenwood last Tuesday. The event was part of the “Live United” luncheon and informs the community about projects and impact United Way is having on the community.  The Backpack… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com Hannah Poshek is a pretty amazing senior.  A student at Minnewaska Area High School, Hannah rallied her classmates and teachers in support of Epilepsy Awareness Month on Friday. As a fundraiser for the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, Hannah turned her school purple to raise awareness about epilepsy and to raise support for the foundation. … Read More

Minnewaska Area High School conducted its 9th-12th grade Fall Band Concert on Thursday, Nov. 17, with members of the Concert and Varsity Bands taking part.  Above, members of the Varsity Band perform one of three songs they played to open up the concert.  At right, members of the Jazz I group, under the direction of… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com After much discussion, the Pope County Board of Commissioners approved the interim use permit request with the conditions provided by the Planning Commission for a non-confinement feeding area for Reichmann Land and Cattle. The hot-button topic included several comments from residents of Villard as well as from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency… Read More

By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Glenwood City Commissioners are considering a policy that would increase regular annual retirement benefit contributions to the Glenwood Fire Relief Association.  The idea was brought to the commission by Glenwood Fire Chief Bruce Cerney at an October meeting and he again made the request to the commission at the Nov. 10 meeting.   The… Read More