By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Glenwood City Commissioners did not approve the ordinances that will permit ATV and golf carts on city streets, but reviewed another draft, suggested changes and will look at the revised ordinances at the next regular meeting on Wednesday, October 26. The draft ordinances were brought before the commission by Glenwood City Attorney Troy… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com Hemp-based THC products were up for discussion among the Pope County Commissioners at last week’s committee of the whole meeting.  A draft ordinance was presented to issue an interim emergency moratorium on the products. The ordinance as it was drafted would set aside one year for the county to study the products and… Read More

By Kris Goracke news@pctribune.com Acting in what the mayor called “in the best interest of the city,” the Starbuck City Council voted to move forward on two requests during the regular city council meeting held Tuesday, October 11.  The first was to approve the sale of a portion of the city owned parcel # 27-0629-000.  This parcel,… Read More

2022 marks the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week. This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape™” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires. Students all over the county observed Fire Prevention Week. They learned about safety and… Read More

From Mitch Johnsrud, Starbuck Chief of Police The Starbuck Police Department would like to thank everyone that came out to help us celebrate the “Night to Unite” event. We had a great turn out and it was fun to see all the families and kids out having a good time. We would like to thank the… Read More

Minnewaska Area Elementary second graders have been studying insects and observing the butterfly life cycle. This week their butterflies were ready to be released. During the insect unit students were able to incorporate and read aloud The Grasshopper and the Butterfly written by Joe Swartz, 2005 graduate of Minnewaska Area High School.

Last week, fifth grade students from five area schools attended conservation day at SWELL, the Scandia Woods Environmental Learning Lab. The students come from Pope and Stevens County to participate in the daylong event. The event gives them a chance to learn hands-on as they progress around the property through learning stations related to wildlife,… Read More

Denise Dougherty (left) of Edina Realty was named September Member of the Month by the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center.  Trina Starker, executive director of the chamber, presented the plaque. 

Happenings at Central Square Get ready for a soul-filled evening this Saturday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. Legendary vocalists, Bruce Henry and Gwen Matthews, team up to present and celebrate The Legends of Soul. For this show, they welcome special guest, Kathleen Johnson, to join them as they perform songs made famous by artists like Ray… Read More

Article submitted by Kathryn Kyvig, secretary The VFW Auxiliary to Starbuck Post 4582 held their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the meeting room of the VFW with President Karen Tharaldson presiding. The chaplain offered the opening prayer and the pledge to the flag was given.  The roll call of officers… Read More