By Melanie Stegner, news@pctribune.com  The Minnewaska Area Schools board discussed the service contract with Spark27 Creative, the company in charge of the school’s branding. A proposal was presented at the June 8 work session that included options to host and maintain the website and another that adds in digital communication activities. It was decided to table… Read More

Minnesota livestock farmers and specialty crop producers can now apply for up to $7,500 per farm in reimbursement for expenses incurred due to last year’s drought, through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) 2021 Agricultural Drought Relief Program (ADRoP). “Last year’s drought caused hardship for lots of farmers, and we want to get help to them… Read More

Happenings at Central Square Art classes are back at Central Square! Join local artist JoAnn Almich for the Prismatic Painting class, 5:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, at Central Square.Discover new techniques and discuss with JoAnn the inspiration for her work. This workshop is appropriate for artists with skill levels from beginner to advanced. Discover the process… Read More

Contributed by Showstoppers board member Marie Chan Showstoppers is gearing up to begin rehearsals and build sets for their upcoming production of “Bye Bye Birdie!” They still have roles available for high school or college aged young men. They are also in need of volunteers to help collect tickets and help with set building. If you… Read More

On the Road with Jason Davis visits Terrace June 28, 1962 – Bob DeHaven, WCCO Radio personality, was expected to emcee the annual Waterama celebration. Admiral Harvey Gloege was encouraging the area businesses to complete their floats for the parade. Barsness Lutheran Church dedicated the new educational wing. The first planning committee for the unit had included… Read More

The First National Bank of Glenwood celebrates its 50th anniversary From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, June 29, 1922. The party of Campfire Girls from Appleton who are camping at Glenwood delightfully entertained the audience that attended the “movies” at the McCauley Opera House last Saturday evening by giving a drill and going through some of… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From June 28, 1912 Mr. Hagen lost 14 turkeys in one night by skunks. A good ball game was played last Sunday on the ground near Albert Anderson’s. Oscar Lund and Henry Tharaldson made some fancy pitching records. They certainly do justice to the curving ability of the ball. A casual observer informed us they hauled… Read More

By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com The Barsness Buckthorn Brigade will be getting a boost in the on-going battle against buckthorn from a Minnesota Department of Resources (DNR) grant for about $50,000. The grant request was written by Holly Kovarik, District Manager of the Pope Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and she said last week that she approached… Read More

Pictured: A group of lifeguards organized by Linda Hoffmann moved a platform into place at the Glenwood City Beach on Lake Minnewaska last Tuesday. A lifeguard rakes the Starbuck Beach, getting it ready for swimmers. The beaches were opened just in time for a heat wave that moved into the area over the weekend.

By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Glenwood City Commissioners last week saw a first draft of an ordinance that would allow certain ATVs and golf carts to travel on city streets. The ordinance is still in the early stages, but commissioners were directed by Troy Nelson, the city’s attorney, to review the draft and get back to his office… Read More