Following a cold snap after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and once the winds died down on Monday night, Lake Minnewaska was completely ice covered on Tuesday, Nov. 28.  Pelican Lake was also completely ice-covered on Nov. 28, according to a lakeshore resident there.  At right are the ice-on dates for Lake Minnewaska, recorded since 1958.  

By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com The board and staff of the Minnewaska Lutheran Home in Starbuck are redoubling efforts to raise funds for needed repairs to the iconic Clock Tower that sits near the facility on Starbuck’s Main Street. Fundraising for the clock tower started in 2020, and about $13,649 has already been raised, but each year the… Read More

Minnewaska Rotary Club recently donated $500 to the Forada Lions Club to help fund the ongoing effort to re-populate the trees after a tornado destroyed many of the trees on the north and west side of Maple Lake.  From left are:  Julie Critz, Toni Tvrdik, David Sheppard of Minnewaska Rotary, Rhonda Verkinduen and Gwen Egly.  

The Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA) has recognized 90 Minnesota banks for their community involvement. Banks play a vital role in their communities and to honor and recognize their involvement, the MBA created the Community Champion recognition program. Eagle Bank is one of 90 Community Champions that have worked with hundreds of organizations in their communities this… Read More

American Solutions for Business promotes Justin Buysse to Senior Manager of Fulfillment. In this new role, Justin will be responsible for the Glenwood Distribution Center, leading the team on both day-to-day and long-term strategies. He will also continue managing the supply chain/logistics department. “Within the first two years since moving into the new warehouse, the Glenwood… Read More

Belgrade/Brooten police have identified the deceased male found in an alley on Nov. 23. The body has since been identified as Brian William Brockopp, 58, of Brooten, according to an updated news release issued Monday by Chief Casey Jansky. Brockopp’s body was found in an alley in the city of Brooten on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23,… Read More

Glacial Ridge Health System implemented a new and improved Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system on December 1 called MEDITECH Expanse. The EMR includes a brand-new patient portal with enhanced usability for a more seamless healthcare experience, it was stated in a news release from GRHS. Benefits of the New EMR: 1. Efficiency and Accuracy: The new EMR… Read More

Are you a licensed family child care educator, serving at least one child? Is your license active and in good standing? Are you interested in receiving up to $6,000 in grants for items in your child care? Are you wanting free coaching? Or would you like resources and support from early child care professionals?  Look no… Read More

The 32nd Annual Minnewaska Area High School Christmas Concerts will take place the weekend of Dec. 9 and 10 with three performances. In all 9 Choirs will be performing over the three concerts involving over 300 students. The concerts are Saturday, Dec, 9, at 3 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 10, there… Read More

Hannah Hoffmann grew up playing sports, watching college and professional sports on TV. She routinely traveled the more than two hours from her home in Starbuck, Minn., to watch the Twins, Vikings, Timberwolves and Lynx play in the Twin Cities. It’s not surprising that this super fan will graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Dec…. Read More