The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone whose autumn plans include spending time on or around the water to keep safety in mind. While more boating-related accidents happen during the summer, boating fatalities are higher during the cold-water season. As water temperatures drop, water-based activities become riskier. A fall into a cold lake, pond or… Read More

The Starbuck High School Class of 1962 recently met for its 60th class reunion.  Pictured in the back row from left are: Dave Ophaug, Gilbert Kjorstad, Julane Erickson, Roger Larson, Robert Engebretson, Judy Aaberg, Linda Knutson and Nancy Billehus.  In the front row from left are: Ruth Heggestad, Gail Baukol, Karolyn Lee, Alice Kyvig and… Read More

A Starbuck man is accused of asking a child for sex over the internet.   The Pope County Sheriff’s Office, in a news release dated October 7, stated that Jay Lamere, 41, of Starbuck, appeared in court last week on a charge of Engaging  Electronic Communication Relating or Describing Sexual Conduct with a Child, and a… Read More

By Dean Malvick, U of M Extension plant pathologist Tar spots on corn have continued to develop in many fields across southeastern and into central Minnesota. Fortunately, with the exception of some areas in southeastern Minnesota, tar spot has been detected at low levels that are not affecting yields. In the next week or two is a… Read More

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota recognized 98 honorees with the prestigious 2022 Spirit Award at a special online celebration. The honoree from Glenwood is Marci Hjelm, Program Coordinator. The award honors employees who demonstrate outstanding commitment and dedication to the vision and mission of the statewide organization. Honorees are nominated by their supervisors.  “The Cabinet and I… Read More

Contributed by Showstoppers board member Mavis Pattee Greetings, all. Happy fall to you! I am sure many of you are busy cleaning the garden plots and well into fall yard work. Showstoppers was delighted with the community support shown for the summer show, “Bye, Bye Birdie.” We hope you enjoyed the show. We’ve already begun planning… Read More

Contributed by Leslie Randall, Glenwood Public Library During an intense storm in Dark Harbor, Maine, a perplexing murder lands a dead man on Stone Barrington’s doorstep. As secrets swirl around this mystery man’s identity, Stone quickly sets out to unravel a web of cunning misdirections and lies. Soon enough, he is embroiled in an elaborate game… Read More

Happenings at Central Square Get ready for a soul-filled evening on 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

Blessings for animals of all sizes Oct. 11, 1962 – Members of the Villard High School band and their director, Don Erickson, were featured in the Tribune on the occasion of the arrival of the band’s new uniforms. Pictured were Dave Tank, Hazel Remington and Margaret Pennie. The uniforms had arrived in time and would be… Read More

Plans for a seasonal skating rink From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Sept. 28, 1922. The annual meeting of the Pope County chapter of the Red Cross would be held in the court house hall, Glenwood, on Friday evening, Oct. 13, at 8:00 o’clock. Several important matters would be discussed and reports would be given of… Read More