Farm losses in the millions July 5, 1962 – Installation services for the Rev. Duane Berg, the new pastor at Farwell Lutheran Church and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lowry, were held. Berg was a 1962 graduate of Luther Theological Seminary and had been ordained at Mt. Horeb, Wis., near his home. Pictured in the Tribune having observed… Read More

Governor Preus gives the Fourth of July address From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, June 29, 1922. * * * * * * * * * * * From the Glenwood Herald, Thursday, July 6, 1922. Glenwood celebrated the Fourth last Tuesday. The number visiting Glenwood on that day has been estimated between four and five thousand people…. Read More

110 YEARS AGO From July 5, 1912 William Taft again headed the Republican ticket for U.S. President and Woodrow Wilson was the candidate for the Democratic Party. Borghild Dahle, Bertha Metlie, Miss Stadsvold, Ann Horjem, Ruth Stenson, Olga Nordstrom, Myrtle Olson and Emma Brantsag spent Sunday recess of summer school Starbuck. Arthur Johnson had a sore foot on account… Read More

Crowds of locals and visitors will converge on Starbuck this weekend for the annual Heritage Days and there is a full weekend of events planned starting this Thursday through Sunday. Local businesses will have crazy days sales and there are tons of activities for kids and adults.  Thursday Night on the Town and the Farmers Market will… Read More

Leah Hagen Leah is the daughter of Jason and Jenny Hagen. She is sponsored by Hagen’s Repair. Leah plans to attend North Dakota State University in the fall and major in Elementary Education and Psychology. She plans to be a special education teacher in the future. Leah plays tennis, basketball and softball. She likes shopping,… Read More

Greg and Nancy Rapp are the 2022 Heritage Days Grand Marshals. The two have poured their hearts and souls into the community in the more than 25 years they have been residents. They’ve been married for over 30 years and have always strived to make Starbuck a welcoming community. They have two children, daughter, Celeste… Read More

This year’s “Riding For a Cause” Motorcycle Ride & Car Run was a hot one! Tina Blair, Glacial Ridge Hospice Manager, said, “We are blessed to have wonderful community members that come out year after year to support this great cause.” On behalf of the ride committee and Glacial Ridge Hospice staff, Blair thanks everyone… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com After last week’s public hearing regarding the removal of trees and shrubs for the future construction of CSAH 17, the Pope County board of commissioners discussed the passing of resolution 202228. The resolution covers the removal of the roughly 70 trees from the landowners that received a notification, however, the intent of… Read More

Local State Farm® agent, Amy Roers, was one of 100 agents nationwide who were nominated and selected for outstanding community engagement. As part of the recognition, agents chose one nonprofit to receive a $5,000 State Farm grant. She chose Pope County Hearts & Hands Food Shelf with 50% of the funds going to the Light… 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