A report on the status of aquatic invasive species in Lake Scandi was given at the Pope County Committee of the Whole meeting this week. Dan Anderson and Bob Walsh with the Scandi Lake Association (SLA) discussed the lake management plan and the results of the point intercept survey. “We’ve been using 2,4D to eliminate… Read More

The Commission on Judicial Selection announced last week that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District. The vacancy occurred upon the retirement of the Honorable Charles C. Glasrud. The seat will be chambered in Morris in Stevens County. The Eighth Judicial District includes the counties of… Read More

A stay of adjudication has been granted in the case of a Glenwood man charged with felony criminal sexual conduct in the third degree. The sentence of Thomas Wayne Virkus, 20, was handed down on Sept. 1. A second third-degree charge against Virkus was dismissed.    A stay of adjudication is the most favorable type of sentence… Read More

A three-car collision at the intersection of Highway 28 at 260th Ave between Minnewaska Area High School and Starbuck stopped traffic in that area last Thursday.  The Glacial Ridge Ambulance did transport at least two people to Glenwood Hospital, but no further information about injuries or how the accident occurred was available when this issue… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com The Pope County Board of Commissioners voted to amend the Land Use Controls Ordinance relating to Non-Confinement Feeding Areas at the Sept. 6 meeting. “Amending the ordinance is an effort that we’ve been working on for the last year or so and we didn’t change the basis of why this process needs… Read More

Lowry Legion Post #253 recently donated $1,000 to the Minnewaska Fairways Fore All Foundation. Presenting a check to Scott McDonald, Minnewaska Fairways Fore All President, is Lowry Legion Commander Tom Hills (right). Minnewaska Fairways Fore All (MFFA) was founded in 2019 to promote and expand access to the game of golf in Pope County at… Read More

St. Paul, MN (9/06/22)  4-H youth from across Minnesota’s 87 counties showcased their learning in the 4-H Building and the Livestock Arenas at the Minnesota State Fair. Throughout the year, 4-H youth select project areas that reflect personal areas of interest and pursue hands-on learning in both self-directed and guided environments. The results of their learning… Read More

On Sunday, Sept. 18, Betty Barsness, President of the Congregation, presented the Rev. Paul Manning, to Synod Pastor, the Rev. Stephen Cook, Associate Pastor, the Rev. Krista Lee, and the Congregation of Glenwood Lutheran, for Installation as Lead Pastor. He was addressed by members of the congregation, Breanna Sherlin, Youth Board, Deacon Frank Evertz, Amber… Read More

Contributed by Leslie Randall, Glenwood Public Library There is still plenty of room at our Story Time held each Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Children ages 3-5 enjoy a variety of books and crafts. This program is free, and is a fun introduction to the library. Morgan Carter, owner of the Odds and Ends bookstore in Door County,… 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