Kris Goracke Reporter The shortage of daycare is a well-known issue for parents in Pope County. However, a $240,000 grant awarded to Glacial Hills Elementary in Starbuck aims to alleviate some of this demand. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) recently awarded 21 organizations with Child Care Economic Development Grants, marking the state’s… Read More

By Wayne Zimmerman  and Claire Fletcher The Buckthorn Brigade remains active in removing buckthorn from Barsness Park, however, we need volunteers to help in restoring areas devastated or damaged by the buckthorn. One option is having volunteers adopt small plots or areas to help in the restoration. The plots will be near the walking trails and areas… Read More

It’s a been a few weeks since starting work on the project on Highway 114 from Lowry to Starbuck and crews have been busy working on culvert replacements, and have now started installing storm sewer in Lowry, it was stated by MnDOT officials.   Between Lowry and Starbuck, crews have completed four of the centerline culvert… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From Aug 21, 1914 The following resolution has been adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the town of Blue Mounds: Be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors of the Town of Blue Mounds, Pope County, Minnesota, that on account of the prevalence of hog cholera and for the purpose of checking the… Read More

Several recognized at fair Aug. 13, 1964 – A Mankato man was hired to head up the personnel department of Assembly Homes. He was the Rev. Jacob Myers, who would also serve as administrator of the Lakeview Nursing Home.  Five Pope County boys and girls won themselves a trip to the Minnesota State Fair during the county’s… Read More

New route to Willmar now available From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, August 14, 1924 The Kiwanis club of Glenwood enjoyed one of their most interesting programs last Friday when J.P. Schmitz of Leven Township gave the Kiwanis a history of his dairy experience in Pope County. Mr. Schmitz stated that up to the time he was… Read More

The Pope County Fair Board put together another successful event to be proud of this year. The kids games and play area were a hit and the grandstand events were popular. Several arts and crafts project opportunities were available for kids and adults and the 4-H groups filled the buildings with animals, projects and plenty… Read More

Classic cars of all kinds were on display at the city park in Starbuck, Saturday, for the Minnewaska Classic Car Show. Each vehicle has many stories and has had blood, sweat and tears shed by their owners in restoring and maintaining the beauty of days past. While walking through the crowd of people, you could… Read More

The Minnewaska Showstoppers presented “The Lighting Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical for its annual summer show during Waterama week at Minnewaska High School. The production was a lively and exciting adaptation of Rick Riordan’s popular young adult novel, “The Lightning Thief.” The cast and crew consisted of a large number of local talent.  Sophie Grandy, played… Read More