Minnewaska Area High School Baccalaureate was held last week at the MAHS auditorium. Seniors and their families and friends attended the non-denominational service and were entertained by a presentation and message from MAHS teacher, Mike Troen. Paster Kelly Mahoney from Hope Community Church and senior class President, Alec Larson, welcomed the audience to the service…. Read More

Contributed by Leslie Randall, Glenwood Public Library A family vacation turns into a nightmare for Michael Hart when he discovers his wife and two children have disappeared from their New York City hotel room. Horrified, he fears they’ve been kidnapped. Michael’s frantic search to find them takes a shocking turn when he discovers that his wife,… Read More

Senior News By Diane Kittelson, Pope County Senior Services Consultant/Coordinator As the number of people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia grows, so too, will the need for caregiving. Many people wonder what the difference is between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia is an overall term for a particular group of symptoms, according to the Alzheimer’s… 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

What is the real Main Street? From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, May 25, 1922. Memorial Day has always been observed in Glenwood and this year, as usual, committees are on the job getting everything ready for the day. The parade will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. in front of the court house. Following is the… Read More

First class to graduate from MAHS receives diplomas May 24, 1962 – A south St. Paul attorney, Harold Levander, was selected to be the speaker for the 71st annual commencement exercises at Glenwood High School. A class of 115 seniors was about to graduate. The salutatory would be delivered by Myron Hedlin and the valedictory by… Read More

100 YEARS AGO From May 26, 1922 Graduation exercises for the members of the 8th grade class of 1922 would be held at the high school assembly room. The following would receive diplomas, Edith Brevig, Paul Gorder, Irene Hagen, Irving Helgeson, Esther Kjorstad, Gladys Ness, Evelyn Ross, Emma Rasmusen, Beatrice Rye, Lloyd Scheflo, Valborg Stadsvold, Arnold Swenson,… Read More

High winds associated with a strong thunderstorm last Thursday evening caused some building damage, downed trees and power outages across most of western Pope County. The Cyrus, Starbuck and Lowry cities were hit the hardest with mostly tree damage.  There were about 24 trees down in Starbuck, according to Starbuck Fire Chief Doug Noyes.   The storm… Read More

A group of Glenwood area residents recently attended a “Rally for the Arts” at the Capitol in St. Paul.  Sarah Fossen (daughter of Ivan and Sue Fossen of Glenwood) is executive director for MN Citizens for the Arts and provided leadership to make the rally happen.  A number of Glenwood area residents were at the… Read More

By Melanie Stegner, news@pctribune.com  Kenzie and Kenna Leutmer have spent their short lives on Lake Minnewaska and their entrepreneurial spirit has taken that experience, along with their hobbies, to a new level. The girls will be providing wakesurfing lessons in their new business venture, Surf’s Up Waska.  One thing that has been important to the Leutmer girls… Read More