By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com The Pope County board last week accepted a bid proposal from Steve’s Tree Service of Alexandria for the removal of the trees along CSAH 17.    Despite a civil lawsuit pending on the roadway reconstruction, legal representation has determined that there is nothing binding within the civil action that prevents the county from… Read More

Auditions for the 2022 Jingle Bells Telethon will be at the Broadway Ballroom in Alexandria on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 1 to 6 p.m, it was announced recently.  Another option is to submit your video audition to the Jingle Bells Foundation between now and November 18. For information on how to submit an audition video, check the … Read More

 Knute Nelson, based in Alexandria, has begun a new management relationship with Glenwood Retirement Village (GRV).  They will support GRV through a variety of operational, financial and support roles.  “We are passionate about GRV’s mission to ‘serve others with excellence, enhancing their quality of life through innovative health, housing, spiritual, and social services,’” said Mark Anderson,… Read More

Paul Gremmels  Running unopposed for Pope County District 1 (Includes Minnewaska, White Bear Lake Townships and the City of Starbuck.)) Briefly summarize your personal background and qualifications.   I am a 1981 graduate of Glenwood High School. Six years of honorable service to the United States Marine Corps. Four-year BA degree from the University of Minnesota. Thirty-two years… Read More

Bruce Harvey Would represent District 5 (Includes a portion of the City of Glenwood, City of Long Beach, Reno, Leven and Westport Townships and the City of Villard.) Briefly summarize your personal background and qualifications. 33 Years of experience in Finance and Human Resources in a variety of industries. Areas of service include Day Care Board, Villard EDA,… Read More

Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) hosted plant tours for two schools earlier this week. CVEC welcomed 25 students from Minnewaska Area High School’s agriculture processing class on Oct. 11 followed by 13 students from West Central Area Secondary School’s plant science class on Oct 13.  “One of our goals in hosting tours for students at our… Read More

Suzette Sutton lived through most of 2018 as an unsheltered person while awaiting her disability application for mental and physical illnesses to be approved. Today, she is running a ministry for homeless individuals, but the journey to reach her current place of stability was difficult. “I was living in my truck,” Sutton said, “living on $203… Read More

Glacial Hills Elementary School celebrated its annual Fall Festival on October 11th. It was the perfect day for students to learn how to make cider, roast marshmallows, enjoy a hayride, paint and learn about fire safety! “We love this tradition as it gives us time to appreciate and enjoy one of Minnesota’s wonderful seasons. This… Read More

The University of Minnesota Extension is excited to host a three-part webinar series titled: Essentials for the cattle owner with a day job. Zoom meetings will be held on Thursday, Nov. 3, 10 and 17 from 8 to 9 p.m. CST. The webinar series will focus on topics designed to help cattle owners that have… Read More

Happenings at Central Square Mark your calendars for Central Square’s next 2022 Concert Series event on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. with the incredible duo, Branden & James. As seen on the television show, America’s Got Talent, these two outstanding performers will bring a refreshing energy and sound to Glenwood. There are still tickets available for… Read More