Chase Wacker was awarded a gold cup from the National Federation of Music Clubs for earning a total of 15 points in piano solo performances at the Piano Festival in Alexandria. Chase has received superior ratings all three years he has participated, memorizing two songs each time. Chase’s teacher is Jill Fugleberg.

Grants available to help cover business planning costs Minnesota dairy farmers are encouraged to apply for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Dairy Business Planning Grant, which has recently launched a revamped application process. This grant can be used to help cover the costs of hiring a qualified, independent third party to create a business plan for… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From June 20, 1913 Ten new residences are being built in Starbuck this year. Contractors are complaining about a shortage of hands. Barsness is to celebrate the 4th of July in great style this year on the shores of Lake Ben on the farm of Erick Barsness. It is expected that this will be a… Read More

Work to begin on road between Starbuck and Villard From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, June 14, 1923. F.M. Sheppard reports that the proposed trunk road between Starbuck and Villard is materializing rapidly. Babcock has set the machinery in order that will bring about the road. The right-of-way will be secure the coming week. According to… Read More

75 MAHS seniors receive diplomas The Minnewaska Area High School Class of 2023 received their diplomas last Friday evening (May 26) during commencement exercises at the MAHS gym.  Above, students celebrated graduation by throwing their mortar board caps in the air after receiving their diplomas.  The commencement program included performances by the MAHS Band and… Read More

By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Temporary fencing will go up next week along the west side Franklin Street and the north side 2nd Avenue surrounding the Fremad redevelopment project with demolition of the Fremad and adjacent buildings to begin in August after Waterama.   The fencing will be placed now along the sidewalks “just for safety reasons” until… Read More

The Salvation Army, led by local field representative Donna Ortendahl, served donuts and coffee last week to local law enforcement, EMTs and front-line responders, recognizing the important work they do each day. The Salvation Army “Donut Lassies” started a tradition back in 1917 during WWI when the “Donut Ladies” made donuts for the country’s military men… Read More

Veterans all over the nation were honored over the Memorial Day holiday and Pope County definitely did their part in ensuring the recognition of those who served. Programs were held in Starbuck, Glenwood, Lowry and Villard. Showcasing local talent through song and words made the programs even more special. We honor and thank the veterans… Read More

By Rick Gail Lowry American Legion Adjutant Patriotism and a time to honor military veterans who served our country was prevalent in the Lowry Community Center on a warm Memorial Day, May 29 in Lowry. A program filled with music, readings and a Memorial Day address by retired Brigadier General Greg A. Haase led to a concluding ceremony… Read More

By Kris Goracke Reporter Giving back to the community is a primary goal for FAST Global Solutions in Glenwood. The employees share a purpose of delivering winning solutions that help their customers, employees, and communities thrive. To do more for the community, each employee receives 16 hours of paid time off to volunteer. Other initiatives have… Read More