By Kris Goracke Reporter A holistic perspective views the universe, especially living nature, as interconnected and complete. This idea is evident when you step into Hill Tribe Holistics, where owner Jackie Hill aims to support her customers’ well-being with all-natural products that nurture both body and mind. Hill Tribe Holistics, newly opened in downtown Starbuck, offers a… Read More

Glacial Hills Elementary kicked off October with an awesome start! Every Friday afternoon, the kids dive into an afternoon of STEAM and Environmental Education classes that include Young Roots I: Wildlife and Horticulture, Young Roots II: Outdoor Recreation and Wellness, Brain Builders, and Coding. These classes are offered throughout the entire year for all K-6… Read More

Glacial Hills’ 4th grade class just wrapped up an awesome mock election! They talked about why voting is important in a democracy, then picked three candy options—Skittles, gummy bears, and M&Ms—for their campaign. Students made posters, set up polling booths, and even created voter registration cards to make sure only their school community voted. After… Read More

In today’s digital world, keeping children safe online has become a growing concern for many parents.  With the rise in social media, gaming platforms, and educational websites, students are spending more time than ever in virtual spaces. To support families in this complex environment, Minnewaska Area Schools recently announced the launch of the Online Safety Hub—a… Read More

Pope County voters showed up last week and joined much of the country in supporting Republican candidate Donald Trump for the next president of the United States. The Trump-Vance ticket received 4,677 votes in Pope County, while the Harris-Walz (D) ticket received 2,398 votes.  Statewide, Harris-Walz won Minnesota with 50.89 percent of the vote compared to 46.65… Read More

By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com The Pope County Board last Tuesday unanimously denied a rezoning request from William O’Leary who sought to rezone property in Blue Mounds Township south of Starbuck from Agricultural Protection (A-2) to a Residential zone. Commissioner Larry Lindor made the motion to deny the request with Commissioner Paul Gremmels seconding that motion.  In the… Read More

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met on Oct. 23 and 24 to approve several ACIP Recommendations summarized in this special edition of Got Your Shots? News. The recommendations will also be published on CDC: MMWR and reflected in the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and CDC resources… Read More

Free workshop to be held Nov. 19 Landlords, farmers and agri-business professionals should make plans to attend this free workshop held in Alexandria on Tuesday, Nov. 19.  Attend a morning session from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or an afternoon session from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.  This University of Minnesota Extension sponsored workshop will be held… 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

Information session to be held in Morris Nov. 12 The nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) announced the launch of the Lakes and Prairies Solar Co-op to help area residents go solar.  “If you’ve ever thought about going solar, now’s your chance,” said John Anderson, Minnesota Program Associate for Solar United Neighbors. “The solar co-op provides… Read More