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

A complaint regarding possible drug dealing in Willmar led to the arrest of three individuals and the confiscation of fentanyl pills that have contributed to the deaths of individuals in the Willmar area, according to a news release from Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Sgt. Ross Ardoff, commander of the CEE-VI Drug and Gang Task Force.  Willmar Police… Read More

Marthaler Chevrolet in Glenwood recently donated $1,000 to the Minnewaska Lake Association Banquet.  The annual MLA banquet is the major fundraiser for the organization and the money raised helps support the work the MLA does to improve Lake Minnewaska.  Above, Reginald Proulx of Marthaler Chevrolet donates the check to MLA Vice President Tony Carlson.  The… Read More

Help spread the word about Waterama – a family fun festival for all! The Waterama Button Committee is looking for individuals and businesses interested in selling buttons for the 66th annual Glenwood Waterama. The buttons are $2 each and have 20 valuable coupons this year from local businesses.  “We have 5 BRAND NEW sponsors this year and… Read More