Applications are now open for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Sesquicentennial Farm program, honoring Minnesota families that have owned their farms for at least 150 years. The deadline to apply is March 3, 2025.  To qualify, the farm must:  1. Be at least 150 years old this year (2025) according to the abstract of title, land patent, original… Read More

The Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT) is proud to announce its 2025 Scholarship Program, which will award up to five $2,000 scholarships to high school juniors. The Scholarship Program is designed to heighten awareness among young people about Minnesota’s grassroots township government.  All students currently enrolled in 11th grade and attending a Minnesota public, private, or… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for passionate and dedicated students interested in learning more about natural resource careers through paid summer internships. DNR summer interns receive valuable training, develop key skills and contribute in important ways to the department’s mission of working with Minnesotans to conserve and manage natural resources, provide outdoor recreational… Read More

Do you enjoy learning about the natural world? If so, consider becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer!  Saint John’s Outdoor University, Collegeville, is hosting a Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training beginning Feb. 3, 2025. Master Naturalist volunteers complete a 40-hour hands-on course with expert instructors and fellow learners – studying natural history, environmental interpretation and conservation stewardship…. Read More

Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship through Jan. 31, 2025. Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the scholarship provides a one-time $5,000 award to one student annually who is pursuing undergraduate or graduate study in music.   Marian Anderson (1897-1993) was a… Read More

Free clinics held were well attended From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Jan. 22, 1925 The Blairs have been putting up ice for the Glenwood Creamery this week and are now about through with the job. The Glenwood Ice Co., are also putting up their supply. The ice crop this year is of a fine quality.  * *… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From Jan. 22, 1915 C.C. Gorder, former county commissioner of Starbuck was calling on his many friends in Glenwood on Saturday. Mr. Gorder is one of the substantial men of the county and receives a most hearty welcome from his friends here. Mrs. Mabel Anderson entertained company Wednesday last week in honor of her son,… Read More

Students at Minnewaska Area Elementary School kicked off January with their Laker Pride Assembly. The theme was Laker Pride goal setting for 2025. Every student K-3 thought of an area of Laker Pride they could improve on and wrote it on a post-it note. Four students shared their goals during the assembly: • Kindergarten – Abigal… Read More

Each month, Glacial Hills Elementary School offers an exciting lineup of exploratory classes designed to inspire creativity and hands-on learning for 3rd through 6th-grade students. These classes cover a wide range of interests, including Porch Pots, Construction, Holidays Around the World, Hockey, Yearbook, Archery, Bike Camping, Kitchen Ambassadors, and even Green Screen Newscasting. Students have embraced… Read More

By Kris Goracke Reporter At the regular Pope County Commissioner’s meeting on Tuesday, January 7, Larry Lindor was elected as Board Chair for 2025, with Paul Wildman chosen as Vice-Chair. The board addressed organizational matters and first-year items, with commissioners maintaining their 2024 assignments. Additionally, the Pope County Tribune and Times was designated the official paper,… Read More