By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com It was brought to the Pope County Board’s attention at a meeting last week that the Villard Beach area southwest of the city is on property owned by the county.  The property is adjacent to CSAH 25 and the multi-use trail. “We had an inquiry, realized it was county property, and would like… Read More

Challenging farm economic times are the mother of important new AgProfit Strategies — workshops, that is, for beginning and experienced farmers, slated for Alexandria,  July 20. From rising input costs to cattle and grain profitability, agriculture has faced many challenges in recent years. Grain and cattle producers want to forge reliable methods for increasing revenue and… Read More

Brent Gulsvig was honored at Thursday Night on the Town at Starbuck Depot last week.  Gulsvig recently left his position at the Pope County Historical Society and was honored for his years of service.  Cake was served along with the hamburger meal by Immanual Lutheran Church.  Pictured above, (from left) are: Pope County Historical Society… Read More

Hobo Park on Lake Minnewaska in Starbuck now has increased protection from Starry Stonewort and other aquatic invasive species.  Two new, self-service, solar-powered, boat cleaning stations known as CD3 Wayside Solar units that are manufactured in the U.S. by CD3 Systems were installed last week. The stations will help deter the spread of this deadly AIS… Read More

Summer at the Bremness will feature paintings by local artist, Gloria Pfeifer and wood carvings by Jack Pfeifer. The Gallery is open Fridays July 22 and 29 from 2-6 p.m. and on Saturdays July 23 and 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information go to Facebook.com/Bremness Gallery or Thumbdog Art.  The Pfeifers have… Read More

GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Starbuck won, over all GFWC clubs internationally, the Creative Fundraiser Award at the GFWC International Convention this month in New Orleans. The fundraising activity was the selling of chances to win one of two shepherd hooks with the Starbuck medallion of the star and buck. Pictured are the members… Read More

Abbey Schoumaker, from Pope County, attended the annual 4- H Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities (YELLO) conference. In June, youth from across Minnesota gathered in Bemidji, Minn. for the annual 4- H Youth Exploring Leadership and Learning Opportunities (YELLO) conference. All five regions came from across Minnesota to be a part of YELLO. The conference… Read More

Delmar and Ida Pooch purchased the original farm in Nora Township in 1953 Eighty-five farm families and operations, the most in recent memory, will be honored in August by the University of Minnesota at the 2022 Farm Family of the Year ceremony. The ceremony begins at 1:15 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 4, at the annual Minnesota… Read More

By Kris Goracke news@pctribune.com  Road issues from the 2020 Road Project and possible road construction were two of the main topics discussed at the July regular Starbuck City Council meeting. Larry VanHout from Widseth appeared before the council with an update regarding the issues with the 2020 Road Project. First on Van Hout’s list was the… Read More

Explore all that the Horticulture Display Garden has to offer during the 52nd annual Horticulture Night at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC), Morris. Experience beautiful flower gardens, meandering paths and creative landscape ideas while taking in a variety of horticultural presentations and hands-on gardening demonstrations. Horticulture Night is scheduled for… Read More