Last Sunday’s warm sun and a slight breeze off the lake created the perfect atmosphere for the Rib Feed and Car Show at Minnewaska House Brewing Co. + Grill. Several people were in attendance to enjoy music from Jackson and the Burn and to eat delicious food truck fare. Redhead Creamery was there with cheese… Read More

What has become a traditional event on Labor Day attracted thousands to Rolling Forks Vineyards on Selnes Road southwest of Glenwood. The annual “Breakfast on the Farm,” presented by Pope County Farm Bureau, featured far more than just a free breakfast. There was farm equipment, horses and other farm animals on site, and lots of activities for… Read More

Located in Starbuck, the unique school attracts students from all over the state By Melanie Stegner News@pctribune.com Pope County is a special area with beautiful Lake Minnewaska, unique celebrations, friendly citizens and excellent schools that cater to many types of learners. WIN Academy in Starbuck is no exception. Part of the Minnewaska Area School District, WIN, or… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com The fate of the Fremad building is still hanging in the balance after a review of the structural engineering report at last week’s HRA/EDA meeting. The HRA/EDA had hired Sandman Structural Engineers to evaluate the building as well as the buildings adjacent to the Fremad. The evaluation was completed on August 12.  The… Read More

Andrew Jergenson (pictured far left) was recently hired as the Glenwood City Public Works Director.  Jergenson, who has worked for the city in the parks department and the street department for the past 10 years, will take the position officially in October when long-time Public Works Director Dave Perryman (pictured with Jergenson) retires. Perryman’s career… Read More

The Pooch family of Farwell has been named Pope County’s “2022 Farm Family of the Year” by the University of Minnesota. In 1953, Delmar and Ida Pooch purchased the original Pooch farm in Nora Township. They raised dairy cows, hogs, sheep, chickens and crop farmed. Their son, Vernon, began farming in 1973 by milking cows; later… Read More

Minnewaska Community Health Services (MCHS) Auxiliary recently received a donation of $1,000 from Tom’s Market for collecting Tom’s Market receipts. Pictured from left are MCHS Auxiliar members Denise Fitch, Dolores Danielson, Julie Amundson, Sharon Johnshoy and Marlene Hippe.

By Stephanie Grimes,  Pope County 4-H Extension Educator On August 3-6, one hundred and fifty one Pope County 4-H Members showcased their 4-H project learning through their exhibits displayed at the Pope County Fair.  From agronomy to robotics and animals to fine arts, 4-H youth in grades kindergarten through one year past high school shared their exhibits… Read More

Happenings at Central Square This Saturday at 7 p.m. Southern Raised returns to the Lee Paulson Stage at Central Square! Southern Raised is a group of award-winning kinfolk, trained in classical music but raised in the bluegrass soaked Ozark Mountains. They have created a Southern Raised trademark sound where classical meets bluegrass and city streets meet… Read More

Hospital makeover one room at a time September 13, 1962 – A 20-year-old Starbuck man became Pope County’s first highway fatality when he died at the Glenwood Community Hospital following an accident earlier in the month. He had apparently fallen asleep at the wheel of his car. The 75th annual Pope County Fair was about to get… Read More