By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com It’s been decades in the works, but last month a construction project on County Road 17 was mostly completed.  County Road 17 is often referred to as South Lakeshore Drive. The project, first talked about in the 1980s has resurfaced under multiple county boards and county engineers.  It was current Pope County Engineer… Read More

“Seussical the Musical” set for this weekend Minnewaska Area Schools is set to present “Seussical the Musical” at the MAHS Auditorium during three separate performances this weekend.  The musical, directed by Director Jeff Iverson and Assistant Director Jennifer Chan, is set to be performed at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15; 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16; and… Read More

Students at Minnewaska Area Elementary School welcomed November with an all-school assembly. Second graders led little skits to show how we can be thankful in different areas of our school and at home.  Then students and staff competed in a friendly competition called “Head, Shoulders, Knees, Cup.”  November Competition Winners were Mrs. Johnsrud’s Kindergarten class, Mrs…. Read More

By Kris Goracke Reporter A holistic perspective views the universe, especially living nature, as interconnected and complete. This idea is evident when you step into Hill Tribe Holistics, where owner Jackie Hill aims to support her customers’ well-being with all-natural products that nurture both body and mind. Hill Tribe Holistics, newly opened in downtown Starbuck, offers a… Read More

Glacial Hills Elementary kicked off October with an awesome start! Every Friday afternoon, the kids dive into an afternoon of STEAM and Environmental Education classes that include Young Roots I: Wildlife and Horticulture, Young Roots II: Outdoor Recreation and Wellness, Brain Builders, and Coding. These classes are offered throughout the entire year for all K-6… Read More

Glacial Hills’ 4th grade class just wrapped up an awesome mock election! They talked about why voting is important in a democracy, then picked three candy options—Skittles, gummy bears, and M&Ms—for their campaign. Students made posters, set up polling booths, and even created voter registration cards to make sure only their school community voted. After… Read More

In today’s digital world, keeping children safe online has become a growing concern for many parents.  With the rise in social media, gaming platforms, and educational websites, students are spending more time than ever in virtual spaces. To support families in this complex environment, Minnewaska Area Schools recently announced the launch of the Online Safety Hub—a… Read More

Pope County voters showed up last week and joined much of the country in supporting Republican candidate Donald Trump for the next president of the United States. The Trump-Vance ticket received 4,677 votes in Pope County, while the Harris-Walz (D) ticket received 2,398 votes.  Statewide, Harris-Walz won Minnesota with 50.89 percent of the vote compared to 46.65… Read More

By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com The Pope County Board last Tuesday unanimously denied a rezoning request from William O’Leary who sought to rezone property in Blue Mounds Township south of Starbuck from Agricultural Protection (A-2) to a Residential zone. Commissioner Larry Lindor made the motion to deny the request with Commissioner Paul Gremmels seconding that motion.  In the… Read More

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met on Oct. 23 and 24 to approve several ACIP Recommendations summarized in this special edition of Got Your Shots? News. The recommendations will also be published on CDC: MMWR and reflected in the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and CDC resources… Read More