Free workshop to be held Nov. 19 Landlords, farmers and agri-business professionals should make plans to attend this free workshop held in Alexandria on Tuesday, Nov. 19.  Attend a morning session from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or an afternoon session from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.  This University of Minnesota Extension sponsored workshop will be held… Read More

Do you enjoy learning about the natural world? If so, consider becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer!  Saint John’s Outdoor University, Collegeville, is hosting a Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer Training beginning Feb. 3, 2025. Master Naturalist volunteers complete a 40-hour hands-on course with expert instructors and fellow learners – studying natural history, environmental interpretation and conservation stewardship…. Read More

Information session to be held in Morris Nov. 12 The nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) announced the launch of the Lakes and Prairies Solar Co-op to help area residents go solar.  “If you’ve ever thought about going solar, now’s your chance,” said John Anderson, Minnesota Program Associate for Solar United Neighbors. “The solar co-op provides… Read More

Nordgaard resigns as superintendent Nov. 12, 1964 – The Soo Line Railroad announced its decision to seek to discontinue the “Winnipeger,” a train with daily service between the Twin Cities and Noyes, near the Canadian border. The railroad cited the substantial annual losses and fewer passengers as reasons for the end of Winnipeger service with its coach… Read More

Produce house started in Glenwood From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Nov. 13, 1924 My dear Mr. Barsness: May I, through your courtesy in publishing this note, thank the voters of Pope County most cordially for the splendid vote given me at the recent election? To me the fact that the majority of fourteen thousand given… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From Nov. 13, 1914 Dr. C.R. Christenson and William Lloyd Davis will discuss the community problems of Starbuck and the surrounding territory at the Du Glada on Saturday evening. What is lacking in Starbuck? How can we make Starbuck a better market town and develop real cooperation among our business men? The big West Central… Read More

Minnewaska School District voters elected four school board members from a field of six candidates.   With 30 of 30 precincts reporting, the four elected were Justin Zavadil 19.04% Angela Reichmann (19.13 percent), Chad Barsness (17.89%) and Gordon E. Moeller (16.22%).   Incumbent Starbuck Mayor Gary Swenson was reelected from a field of four candidates, receiving… Read More

Conversation with Minnesota legislators explores practical solutions Some years ago, Joyce Marter was making a purchase at a neighborhood store when she suddenly found herself embroiled in a conflict with the cashier. She described her own behavior in that moment as “rude” and “completely irrational” as she erupted into an argument with the person behind… Read More

The public is invited to the Pope County Museum in Glenwood on Sunday, November 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a Holiday Open House featuring a Lecture-Concert: Revitalizing Norwegian Fiddling and Fiddle-Building in Minnesota. Rinita Dalan and Gus Dalan Holley of Moorhead, Minn., will present a lecture-concert on Norwegian hardanger fiddling in the Red… Read More

Ghosts, goblins, witches and black cats were everywhere during Pope County’s celebration of Halloween, Thursday, but there were also princesses, firemen, Mario and Luigi, cowboys and a host of other fun characters.  Yes, Pope County sure knows how to celebrate Halloween.  Included in the many trick-or-treating options for area youth were fun, games and treats… Read More