By Kris Goracke, news@pctribune.com With two public hearings and a short regular meeting, the Starbuck City Council meeting was quick and short.  The first of the two public hearings concerned a conditional use permit for the new marina located in the Starbuck City Park.  With no comments or questions the hearing was closed.  The second public… Read More

The Minnewaska Area Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth graders displayed their musical talents last week at their spring concerts. The bands played a wide array of musical selections for audiences to enjoy. The junior high had enough kids with an interest in Jazz Band to have three of them perform. Several soloists were featured including… Read More

Water from Lake Minnewaska was running over the dam at Starbuck with a level about 15 inches above the dam last Thursday, before another thunderstorm  brought more  heavy rain and strong winds to the area.  Just two weeks ago, the water was measured to be about 6-8 inches over the dam.  The area received about… Read More

Joe Alexander,(right) representing Northern Metal Recycling, recently made a $500 donation for the new pickleball courts at City Park in Glenwood. Accepting the donation on behalf of the pickleball group is Steve Loen and Jean Noland.  “We are excited to bring designated pickleball courts here which will be a huge amenity for Pope County,” Noland… Read More

On MAS Day of Caring, 100 5th graders were split into three groups and rotated between activities that included tree planting, a teacher led activity and a BeKind presentation. Seventh graders joined the 5th graders in the rotation and were very helpful with the planting and other activities. Fifty burr oak seedlings were planted behind the… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers who might want to keep northern pike to familiarize themselves with the regulations and be prepared to measure the fish. Minnesota has three northern pike zones that apply to inland waters and reflect the differing characteristics of pike populations across the state: •North-central (includes the Pope County area): Limit… Read More

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