Starting Wednesday, June 22, Highway 29 will close south of the Highway 55 intersection near Glenwood. Crews will begin constructing the southern portion of the overpass bridge, as well as the roundabout at 160th Street. With Highway 29 closed both north and south of the Highway 55 intersection, the detour will follow County Road 28, Highway… Read More

Last year about this time the lake level of Lake Minnewaska was very low with not even a trickle of water going over the dam in Starbuck.  The photo on the left was taken in early July of last year.  The photo on the right was taken just a week ago and the water was… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com The County State Aid Highway 17 reconstruction project continued its journey to fruition.  A public hearing was held during the Pope County Commissioners’ committee of the whole meeting last week. The purpose of the meeting was for Brian Giese, Pope County Engineer, to present information regarding impacts on vegetation per the currently planned… Read More

Central Square presents the first of three shows in its singer-songwriter showcase on June 25 Knowing that music is innate and vital to all of us, Central Square is welcoming professional musicians and songwriters to their summer Makers’ Markets to perform for the community and provide an opportunity for aspiring and amateur music makers to learn… Read More

West Central Initiative (WCI) is working with paleBLUEdot, LLC, to develop a climate action plan for west central Minnesota.  The first phase of the project began in early June with a survey open to residents of the region.  “The survey allows us to identify and focus on the most important climate-related issues in our region,” said Assistant… Read More

Three years ago, two Barsness Park walkers shared their common concern and interest in a weed infested “island” in the north entrance to the park. They learned that a flower garden had been established by an older woman, now deceased many years.  They decided to begin a long-term project of eradicating the weeds, a well-developed… Read More

What is the Community Eligibility Provision program and should students get it for free? By Peter Callaghan Minnpost.com It might be an idea whose time hasn’t come, at least not yet. But a program that emerged from the federal government’s response to COVID-19 has planted the idea in food security, education and legislative circles that all students should get… Read More

Rewarding safe behaviors with free small DQ® cone ‘citations’ While on patrol this summer, more than 360 Minnesota law enforcement agencies will be looking for kids wearing helmets. If caught, a child may find themselves making a trip to a local DQ® restaurant. As part of AAA’s “I Got Caught” campaign, as many as 100,000 Minnesota youth… Read More

It is time to gather together again for the annual Partners in Ag Innovation Conference hosted by the Kandiyohi County & City of Willmar Economic Development Commission and the MinnWest Technology Campus on Tuesday, July 26th in Willmar. The Ag and Animal Science community are invited to join this year’s conference which will focus on… Read More

Happenings at Central Square The first of three outdoor Makers’ Markets featuring Music on the Lawn will take place this Saturday, June 25. Each market will showcase singer-songwriters who will combine instruction, performance and storytelling. If you’re a musician, a songwriter or aspiring to be either, grab your guitar and notebook and join working, professional musicians… Read More