Brenna Larson, the daughter of Todd and Sara Larson of Glenwood, received the NDSU Presidential Award at North Dakota State University. The award recognizes students who scored a 32 or higher on the ACT and have a 3.5 or higher high school GPA.  Larson will enter NDSU in the fall and major in nursing. In high… Read More

Happenings at Central Square Summer art classes are in full swing at Central Square! Eight weeks of youth art programming started Wednesday, July 6, and will continue through Wednesday Aug. 24. There is a wide range of classes available that will allow kids to explore their imagination and creativity. Classes will take place every Wednesday from… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From July 12, 1912 For three days only – Big reduction on wallpaper: double rolls, 5¢, 6¢, 8¢, 11¢ and 15¢. Also 30¢, 35¢, 45¢ and 50¢ rolls at 5, 10 and 12 percent discounts. O.E. Jensen, Glenwood. Clara Knutson, Dena Aslakson, Hannah Engebretson, Enger Landmark, and Selma Ranum were in Starbuck and vicinity over… Read More

2012 Laker Classic a success July 12, 1962 – Clara Bjerke, county superintendent of schools, announced that she would file for re-election to that post. She was completing her first term in office. A group of beginning swimmers were pictured in the Tribune during their lessons at the Glenwood beach. Participating in the training program were Gail Setter,… Read More

Elevator fire in Villard From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, July 13, 1922. Ad – H. J. Berry Undertaker. New Auto Hearse for use anywhere in Pope County. Calls answered promptly day and night.  * * * * * * * * * * * From the Glenwood Herald, Thursday, July 13, 1922. Messrs. J. R. Grignon and W…. Read More

Heritage Days kicked off in Starbuck on Thursday night with Thursday Night on the Town and Family Fun Night. The VFW Men’s Auxiliary had hot dogs, chili and ice cream on the menu at the depot and several vendors were set up as well. Family Fun Night featured popcorn and games for all ages!  Watch next… Read More

An Albany man and his dog were successfully rescued from a submerged boat on Lake Minnewaska last Saturday, June 25.   Gary John Rakotz, Albany, was fishing when his main motor lost power. He was trying to return to shore with his trolling motor and two large waves came over the back of the boat, according… Read More

By Tim Douglass news@pctribune.com Glenwood City Commissioners accepted retirement notices from three key city employees at Wednesday’s regular meeting. It was a three-member commission Wednesday with two members absent, but the commission unanimously (3-0) and “reluctantly” accepted the resignations of Public Works Director Dave Perryman, the city’s Finance Director Brenda Sargent, and Leslie Randal, the city’s library… Read More

Glenwood firefighters were training on the use of the new ladder truck on Thursday night in downtown Glenwood.  The ladder truck was recently purchased by the department and Glenwood Firefighters have been using the truck for training exercises in different parts of the city.  On Thursday, they were training on commercial buildings and practicing maneuvering… Read More

Heading into the summer recreation season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is rolling out a new online pledge to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Anyone 18 or older can go to the new Pledge to Protect Minnesota Waters page of the DNR website (mndnr.gov/AISPledge) to take the pledge and upload a photo,… Read More