By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Glenwood City Administrator Dave Iverson provided city commissioners with their first look at the proposed 2025 city budget and how it could affect the city levy. The commission will now spend September pouring through the budget and adopt a preliminary budget and levy by Sept. 30.  Once the preliminary budget is adopted, the… Read More

One Deputy Sheriff and one Firefighter will be biking 230 miles starting in Glenwood on Sept. 3 and traveling to Redwing.  The two are raising awareness and funding for Invisible Wounds Project (IWP) with “a ride against suicide.” Brandon Sell, one of the bicyclists riding said he and his fellow biker, Firefighter Austin Langer will be… Read More

Glenwood Police Chief Dale Danter  on Wednesday introduced to the Glenwood City Commission the two newest full-time Glenwood Police Officers.  The newly hired officers are Benjamin Dorren (left) and Bailey Sorenson (center).  “I’m really happy because with the hiring of these two additional officers, I’m proud to report that (the police department) is fully staffed,”… Read More

 The Pope County Museum is hosting a presentation on Native American ceramics found in Pope County on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. Minnesota State University Moorhead Emeritus Professor, George R. Holley, Ph.D. will present: “How an Archaeologist Makes Sense of the Past: An Example Using Pope County” In spite of the limited evidence available from the… Read More

By Paul Gremmels Columnist   Having just witnessed the pro bass fishing tour that came to our area, I’ve heard a number of people make the comment that, “That sure would be a fun way to make a living.” I helped to cover the tournament for the Pope County Tribune over the course of three days…. Read More

The Classic Bass Tour Championship held on Lake Minnewaska Tuesday, donated $22,700 to the Student Angler Organization for the students work as boat officials in tournaments. Presenting the check (from left) are Jim Belk and Jamie Ducett. Far right is Scott Bonnema, Classic Bass owner and longtime bass tournament angler and the person who brought… Read More

Students welcomed at open houses MAS students were prepared to come back to school this week when teachers and staff hosted open houses for returning students. Students and parents visited Minnewaska Area Elementary School during an open house on Wednesday. Students met with teachers and staff and had a chance to visit their classrooms and find… Read More

By Chip Rankin Superintendent of Minnewaska Area Schools As the summer days gradually shorten and we look forward to crisp fall mornings and a safe and successful fall harvest, I want to extend a warm welcome back to all our students, families, teachers, and staff. The start of a new academic year is always a time of… Read More

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon  on Aug. 26 certified the major political party candidates for president and vice president for the November 5, 2024 General Election. The Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party nominated Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz. The Republican Party nominated Donald J. Trump and JD Vance. The deadline for non-major political parties to file nominating… Read More

The Starbuck Area Chamber of Commerce last week presented a “First Dollar” plaque to Amy Camp, owner of the Nutcracker Café in Starbuck.  Amy and her husband recently purchased the restaurant that is located on Starbuck’s Main Street.  They also own and operate the Brooten Bakery.  From left are chamber members Dan Jahn of Peddler… Read More