Glenwood receives Stewardship Award Sept. 20, 1962 – Glenwood Manufacturing announced plans to open a subsidiary plant in Glenwood. The new plant, located in the Fremad Building, was a precision machining unit to manufacture ordnance parts on a subcontract basis.  Heavy rains fell during the night, but the 75th Pope County Fair went on as scheduled during… Read More

Duck hunters are out From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Sept. 21, 1922. The Pope County Fair comes next week – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The weather man has agreed to give the fair management three perfect days. A large number of exhibits are expected.  You will find the businessmen of Glenwood at the Fair Grounds from… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From September 20, 1912 The weed ducks are getting so numerous that the boat Minnewaska on Tuesday almost ran into a flock of several hundred.  A party from Iowa purchased Ferris Councilman’s farm in Hoff last week for $40 per acre. A good price for land as the buildings were about ready for dilapidation.  A Literary… Read More

Last Sunday’s warm sun and a slight breeze off the lake created the perfect atmosphere for the Rib Feed and Car Show at Minnewaska House Brewing Co. + Grill. Several people were in attendance to enjoy music from Jackson and the Burn and to eat delicious food truck fare. Redhead Creamery was there with cheese… Read More

What has become a traditional event on Labor Day attracted thousands to Rolling Forks Vineyards on Selnes Road southwest of Glenwood. The annual “Breakfast on the Farm,” presented by Pope County Farm Bureau, featured far more than just a free breakfast. There was farm equipment, horses and other farm animals on site, and lots of activities for… Read More

Located in Starbuck, the unique school attracts students from all over the state By Melanie Stegner News@pctribune.com Pope County is a special area with beautiful Lake Minnewaska, unique celebrations, friendly citizens and excellent schools that cater to many types of learners. WIN Academy in Starbuck is no exception. Part of the Minnewaska Area School District, WIN, or… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com The fate of the Fremad building is still hanging in the balance after a review of the structural engineering report at last week’s HRA/EDA meeting. The HRA/EDA had hired Sandman Structural Engineers to evaluate the building as well as the buildings adjacent to the Fremad. The evaluation was completed on August 12.  The… Read More

Andrew Jergenson (pictured far left) was recently hired as the Glenwood City Public Works Director.  Jergenson, who has worked for the city in the parks department and the street department for the past 10 years, will take the position officially in October when long-time Public Works Director Dave Perryman (pictured with Jergenson) retires. Perryman’s career… Read More

The Pooch family of Farwell has been named Pope County’s “2022 Farm Family of the Year” by the University of Minnesota. In 1953, Delmar and Ida Pooch purchased the original Pooch farm in Nora Township. They raised dairy cows, hogs, sheep, chickens and crop farmed. Their son, Vernon, began farming in 1973 by milking cows; later… Read More

Minnewaska Community Health Services (MCHS) Auxiliary recently received a donation of $1,000 from Tom’s Market for collecting Tom’s Market receipts. Pictured from left are MCHS Auxiliar members Denise Fitch, Dolores Danielson, Julie Amundson, Sharon Johnshoy and Marlene Hippe.