On Saturday, Sept. 21, from 1-2:30 p.m., the public is invited to participate in one of the oldest arts still practiced today – archery. Families and individuals alike can learn the valuable skill of archery free of charge. No experience is required and all equipment is provided. Stop by the beach house anytime during the… Read More

There is so much more going on than one knows… Contributed by Steve Nestor- PCHS Volunteer (5th Generation “Glenwoodite”) I will say it proudly, we have one of the, if not finest, rural county museums and historical societies in Minnesota. I have been to several throughout the state. None have anywhere the personal, business and association files… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From Aug 21, 1914 A.H. Dreyer and C.C. Heegard are wiring the home of Miss Louise Ronning this week. They are installing a splendid system of electric lights. The hall lights are wired on what is called a three-way switch so that the lights can be controlled from two places. Edison Mazda lamps will… Read More

Good Samaritan Society-Glenwood Lakeview to close Aug. 27, 1964 – The “holding action” organized by the National Farmers Organization (NFO) to take beef cattle and hogs out of the market was apparently working. Area highways were manned by NFO members to keep tabs on truckers. An incident at the intersection of Highways 55 and 29 at… Read More

Glenwood Co-operative creamery is running very satisfactory From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, August 28, 1924 With all precautions that have been urged in crossing railroad tracks, an accident has again taken place that brings home the facts that the public cannot be too careful in crossing grades. Last night Superintendent Pryor, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs…. Read More

Two musicians and story tellers from Skallyline, a bluegrass band, took the stage at noon to kick off the Terrace Mill Bluegrass Festival on Saturday.  The day included four bluegrass bands.  The other bands performing were Flatgrass Revival, Chris Silver Band and Root River Jam from Rochester, Minn.  There were a number of crafts and… Read More

MAHS graduate talks about his life path with cast of Showstoppers By Kris Goracke Reporter “For me, theater is my sanctuary.” During a high school play as a senior at Minnewaska Area High School, Spencer Kramber realized that theater wasn’t just an activity; it had become his sanctuary and life path. Kramber, a 1994 graduate of Minnewaska,… Read More

A & A Towing, owned by Dave Ebnet, recently located a business in Starbuck and was recognized by the Starbuck Area Chamber of Commerce.  The company also has a facility in Alexandria. Ebnet said he was thrilled to “add another business to the city of Starbuck.”

• Currently the city has a no-participation policy, leaving sidewalk work costs to property owners By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Although the city took no action, Glenwood City Commissioners directed staff to look at ways the city could financially  participate in sidewalk maintenance and replacement in Glenwood. Larry Zavadil, at last Wednesday’s meeting, told city commissioners he understands that… Read More

Voters in Starbuck will have a choice of four candidates running for Starbuck Mayor and five candidates running for two council seats. Incumbent Mayor Gary Swenson filed for reelection and Cody Blevins, Jeffrey Kleven and Luke Wild also filed for the two-year term as Starbuck Mayor. Incumbents Mary Baukol and Steve Gorder filed for their respective seats… Read More