The Minnesota House on Friday overwhelmingly approved legislation Rep. Paul Anderson, R-Starbuck, said shows our state’s commitment to taking care of veterans. Anderson said he was pleased with the veterans and military affairs package (S.F. 4233) which, overall, appropriates an additional $2.2 million to the Department of Military Affairs and an additional $52.351 million to the… Read More

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota State Patrol is fully equipped with body-worn cameras as of May 5, 2022. The state-wide rollout of the Body Camera Project began Dec. 1, 2021, and was completed on-time and within the projected budget. “Although we’d like to think every state trooper is perfect, we are human beings just like everyone… Read More

The State Fair invites all to join in the tradition of competition by putting their best to “Minnesota’s Blue Ribbon Test” at the 2022 Great Minnesota Get-Together. With a category for everyone and almost everything, the State Fair encourages perennial competitors and those who have never entered their work in the past to become part… Read More

May is National Foster Care Month Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) is seeking foster parents to partner in caring for children and youth in need. If you are interested in making a difference in children’s lives, consider becoming a foster parent. On an average day, there were approximately 8,600 children and young adults in care… Read More

Happenings at Central Square Central Square is throwing three parties this summer! Join the festivities during their June, July and August Makers’ Markets. The summer markets will feature a live outdoor mini music series showcasing singer-songwriters who will combine instruction, music and storytelling into their shows. There will be concessions and handcrafted art and goods for… Read More

Contributed by Showstoppers board member Mavis Pattee Holy moly, there’s a lot going on at Showstoppers! Decision made. The 2022 show will be “Bye Bye Birdie.” The story was inspired by the phenomenal singer Elvis Presley being drafted into the Army. Watch for more information about the plot of this show in upcoming articles. We are… Read More

Article submitted by Kathryn Kyvig, secretary The VFW Auxiliary to Starbuck Post 4582 held their regular meeting on Monday, May 9, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the meeting room of the VFW with Sr. Vice President Karen Tharaldson presiding. The Chaplain offered the opening prayer and the pledge to the flag was given. The roll call… Read More

Pope County Museum Notes From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, May 18, 1922. The Lowry mill has exchanged their old truck for a new two-ton truck so now they can deliver flour and feed to the neighboring towns in lots. The Minnesota Education Butter and Cheese scoring contest was one of the largest ever conducted by the… Read More

Four sports eliminated by MAHS board May 17, 1962 – The state of Minnesota announced that it would develop a new state park in Pope County. The area south of Starbuck around Signalness Lake was under consideration, and the park was expected to called Signalness State Park. Damage was high from a “baby twister” which cut a path… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From May 24, 1912 The play “Galligher” was given by the high school seniors. The leading part, Galligher, was taken by Carl Nordstrom. Other characters in the play were Anna Horjem, Ruth Stenson, Evelyn Englund, Olga Nordstrom, Mary Horjem, Myrtle Olson, Magna Peterson, Oscar Thompson and George Fossen. Peer Stromme, famous Norwegian lecturer, would speak… Read More