Voting has been going on by mail, but county voters can vote in person at the state and county partisan and nonpartisan primary tomorrow (Tuesday, Aug. 9) at city and township polling places.  In the partisan race voters will decide on a number of statewide races. There is only one local race (nonpartisan) that needs to… Read More

Candidates can now  file for local city and school board positions.  Filing opened on Tuesday, Aug. 2 and continues through Aug. 16, no later than 5 p.m.  Starbuck Two four-year City Council member positions are open for election this fall, and the Starbuck Mayor seat is also open.  The mayor seat, currently held by Gary Swenson,… Read More

 It took commitment from local bike enthusiasts, local donors and state grant money, but the Barsness Park off-road bike trail has now been completed and is being used regularly this summer. A formal grand opening of the trails is being planned for this fall but a local bike group is seeking volunteers to help with trail… Read More

By Melanie Stegner, news@pctribune.com The Minnewaska Area High School gymnasium and the upgrades to the floor, bleachers and scoreboards were unveiled at the MAS board retreat last week. There has also been new lighting installed in the facility making for an impressive presentation for visiting teams and spectators attending events. Two large screens provide scores and… Read More

The DNR will be holding two confiscated equipment auctions this fall. The auctions, which will be held online at www.hillerauction.com, are scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 1. A list of items being offered for sale will be available approximately one month prior to each individual auction date at www.hillerauction.com. The list will include… Read More

Winners of the Waterama Kiddie Parade were: Small Floats: 1st place: Glacial Ridge Vet Clinic 2nd place: Pacman Taking a Bite out of Waterama 3rd place: Jail House Rock Large Floats: 1st place: Mini Moe’s Shaved Ice 2nd place: Welcome to the Luau 3rd place: Jr Miss Minnewaska Waterama Floats: 1st place: Waterama is a Classic 2nd place: Pontoon Winners of the Pontoon… Read More

Lyra Chapter #166, Order of the Eastern Star, Alexandria, Minnesota, presents a check to Pope County Hospice in the amount of $376.86. A check in the same amount was given to Douglas County Hospice from Masonic Charities. The money is being presented by Marjorie Engebretson, secretary. Shown from the left are Gina Curry, Jess Moen,… Read More

By Cormac Dodd, Kerkhoven Banner When 35 folks filed into the Lake Andrew Township Hall last week Tuesday, some were shoring up opposition. Others awaited answers on the scope of the development intended for the quietude of their region — a destination golf course on the Minnesota prairie — in these remote, scenic hills. Tepetonka  Club LLC will… Read More

University of Minnesota Extension Southwest Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (Southwest RSDP) is seeking applicants for membership on the board of directors and work groups. Southwest RSDP is one of five regional partnerships that connect local communities with University of Minnesota resources to support sustainable development in Greater Minnesota. RSDP focuses on natural resources, sustainable agriculture and… Read More

Tate Reichmann, the son of Tara and Jon Reichmann of Villard, received the NDSU Presidential Award and the Grace Lamont Wilhelm Scholarship at North Dakota State University. The NDSU Presidential Award recognizes students who scored a 32 or higher on the ACT and have a 3.5 or higher high school GPA, and the Grace Lamont… Read More