The 75th Live Jingle Bells Telethon will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 5-10 p.m. at the Alexandria Area High School in the Performing Arts Center. It can also be viewed on: Selective TV channel 21.4, Charter Cable channel 181, Gardonville TV channel 4, Arvig channel 14, Park Region channel 1, Runestone Telecom channel… Read More

Two 4-H youth from Pope County participated in the Minnesota 4-H State Horse show Sept. 16-19, 2022. This year, 591 youth from across the state participated in the annual event at the Minnesota State Fair.  4-H’ers demonstrate their skills and knowledge in hippology (showing knowledge and understanding of equine science and husbandry), horse judging (study… Read More

The annual Pope County 4-H Awards Program was held on Sunday, October 15 at the Glenwood Lutheran Church.  The event celebrated the achievements of the members and volunteers involved in the Pope County 4-H Youth Development Program.  Members received recognition for their years of membership, project records, leadership, and community club involvement.  Record keeping is an… Read More

America’s biggest food holiday is almost here, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to remind consumers to avoid habits that increase the risk of harmful bacteria in their Thanksgiving meal. “Unsafe handling and undercooking your turkey can cause foodborne illness,” said USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Emilio Esteban. “To ensure your Thanksgiving… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From Nov. 28, 1913 A clean entertainment for clean people. “Dreamland” Motion Picture House. I.M. Kalnes, manager. Shows Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, but when the electric load is heavy, we can’t show on Saturday nights. Regular admission prices – adults 20¢, children 10¢. “Amusement to an observing mind in study.” Curiosity Box Social. On… Read More

Local artists credited with painting Christmas panels Nov. 21, 1963 – Minnesota Masons honored Harold Eastlund and Bob Belgum. Eastlund had been named grand high priest of the Minnesota Masons while Belgum was to serve as grand chapter chaplain.  Glenwood artists were credited with painting new panels for the city’s Christmas decorations. The Tribune declared that the… Read More

Fire program planned for Thanksgiving evening From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, November 22, 1923. The Glenwood football season was successfully closed Saturday by one of the best games played on the local field this year. At least best in that Glenwood walked off with a hardily contested, but at no time threatened victory of 12-0. A… Read More

MAS hosts 18th annual Veterans Day program Local veterans took their seats at the 18th annual Veterans Day Program hosted by Minnewaska Area Schools last Friday. The event featured music by members of the MAHS band and choir and Major Janelle Johnson was the featured speaker. Historic Pope County Courthouse was illuminated in green last week… Read More

Voters show strong support; about 70% vote ‘yes’ on both MAS questions By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Minnewaska Area School District voters strongly supported both renewing and increasing the technology levy that was on the ballot November 7.  The first question, which asked voters to renew the tech levy that was first passed in 2014, passed easily with… Read More

Red Kettle season is almost here as the Salvation Army of Pope and Douglas Counties gets ready to launch one of their biggest fundraisers. The Salvation Army will be hosting a “Kettle Kickoff” on Friday, Nov. 17 at Tom’s Market in Glenwood from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event kicks off the Red Kettle Campaign in… Read More