Paul Wildman will represent District 5 on the Pope County Board of Commissioners defeating Bruce Harvey, 650 votes to Harvey’s 474 votes, according to the unofficial Pope County results from last 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… Read More

By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Voters in Pope County had a positive experience in the 2022 general election whether they voted in person early at the Pope County Courthouse, voted absentee by mail or voted in-person at the polls. Pope County Auditor-Treasurer Stephanie Rust gave credit to her staff and “all the election judges for again ensuring an… Read More

Music students at Minnewaska Area Elementary School have been enjoying their new African drums donated by the Taffe family this fall. Students in 2nd grade have been using them with hoop group activities to learn about steady beat and rhythm. Mrs. Weltzin’s 3rd grade students were able to play them in a drumming workshop led… Read More

Be Kind As Thanksgiving approaches, there is joy in learning the traditions and memories of others. Maybe you’ll recognize one that you have in your family or take on a new experience with some of those shared by BeKinders. *My mom always created turkeys from sandwich cookies, candy corn, and creme drops.  Her great-grandchildren still enjoy… Read More

Submitted by Bill Pederson (Includes excepts from the Starbuck Times and Senior Perspective) Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is observed annually on November 11 to honor  military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is distinct from Memorial Day, a U.S. public holiday in May. Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S…. Read More

Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Electrical has acquired Greeley Plumbing, Heating & A/C, the company announced Monday. A spokesperson for Ellingson said the company is “excited about this growth opportunity, as it moves Ellingson forward as the leading mechanical and electrical contractor in Central Minnesota and beyond.” The representative noted that the acquisition will “bring two… Read More

Armful of Love committee members are preparing for the program that provides Christmas gifts for infants -18 years living in the household and a family holiday food package. The Pope County program was created to help relieve stressors that families may experience over the holiday season. Registration forms are available through the Pope County Family… Read More

Though the vendors have long packed up and the tents have come down, the inaugural Starbuck Vintage & Artisan Market is still bringing the community together, this time in support of the market’s first nonprofit donation award that was given to Lowry’s Discovery Days Preschool. The hope for the market is to sponsor a different… Read More

The Minnewaska Area High School BPA chapter had a few individuals who were elected to leadership positions in their organization this past weekend. Alexx Carlson is one of six Minnesota BPA members who will help plan and assist at the State and National Leadership Conferences this year. Molly Hjelm and Xi Li will plan and… Read More

Under old business  the Starbuck Area Chamber of Commerce board at its Oct. 18 regular meeting further discussed updating the chamber website.  The present host and one other web designer were interviewed to discuss fees and suggestions to improve the site.  More information will be presented at the November meeting. Details of a Bike Share program… Read More