“I think the Sinclair Lewis Writers Conference in Sauk Centre is one of the best values going in the Midwest. It allows aspiring writers to plug in for a day with well-known authors and fellow book lovers. You’ll learn a lot, and it’s downright fun.”        –Will Weaver One of the longest-running, most respected writers’… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds firearm and muzzleloader hunters who want to harvest antlerless deer in a deer permit area designated as antlerless permit lottery this hunting season to purchase their license by Thursday, Sept. 5. Hunters who purchase their license on or before this date are automatically entered into the lottery for… Read More

The population of older adults in the U.S. is steadily increasing, and people are living longer than ever before. September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to celebrate the positive aspects of aging and explore ways to enhance the wellbeing of older individuals. Healthy aging encompasses maintaining and improving physical, mental, spiritual, financial and social health…. Read More

Walk-In Access areas will be open for public use Sept. 1 through May 31, 2025, with the purchase of a $3 Walk-In Access validation. The program pays landowners to allow public access to their property and no additional landowner contact is necessary. This year, hunters and other people can access around 30,000 acres of private land… Read More

Ground broken on first HfH of Prairie Lakes home Sept. 3, 1964 – A “baby” tornado caused damage on several area farms when it blew through the area as part of a late summer storm. The tornado damaged out-buildings on three New Prairie farms. Minnesota Gov. Karl Rolvaag was given a bleak picture of the county’s farm situation… Read More

‘Cotton Blossom Singers’ to perform From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Sept. 4, 1924 The founder of Piney Woods School of Braxton, Mississippi and his student singers gave a musical treat to this community at the M.E. church Monday evening. The church was filled to capacity with people who had come to hear the “Cotton Blossom… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From Sept. 4, 1914 For Sunday night drug service, call No. 30. John Larson of Blue Mounds has threshed 37 bushels of oats to the acre. Ford tires at wholesale! 30×3-1/2 non-skid, weight 16 lbs., $14.70; 30×3-1/2 smooth tread $13.69; 32×4 – $19.80. Congress automobile tires will reduce the operating equipment of a car. The strongest… Read More

The summer’s final “Music in the Park” event took place last Thursday at City Park in Glenwood with Kayla Daniels providing the music for the night’s entertainment.  This year’s schedule of musical entertainment for “Music in the Park,” hosted by the Glenwood Welcome Center, were the Rob Justice Band (June 6), Blues Brothers Revue (June… Read More

Because of the weather, the music and activities had to be moved inside to the gymnasium at Central Square, but the season finale of the 2024 Music on the Lawn mini music series attracted a good crowd.  The event was also a birthday bash for Cheryl Larson’s 65th birthday.  Cheryl organized a wine and prize… Read More

Top Midwest bass anglers to compete on Lake Minnewaska this Tuesday, Aug. 27 By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Some of the top anglers in the Midwest  will be on Lake Minnewaska this Tuesday (Aug. 27) for the Classic Bass Tour Championship.  This unique tournament is an invitation-only tournament featuring 32 of the top anglers from Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota,… Read More