110 YEARS AGO From July 10, 1914 Miss Alma Malmoe and Mr. Burt Stoa were married at Fron church Wednesday evening. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Halvorson June 28, a baby girl. Pass the cigars, Henry! Summer time is bathing time. Naturally our readers are interested in the various costumes and bathing caps that are being worn this… Read More

Campsites at Chalet Park officially open for business July 9, 1964 – The campsites at Chalet Park were officially open for business. The property was leased from the city by the Bud Hovens and Don Klevens, and 13 families registered over the Fourth of July weekend. The area had been sprayed for mosquitoes, and modern facilities… Read More

Club house at the golf grounds has formal opening From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, July 10, 1924 On Wednesday of this week the club house at the golf grounds had its formal opening. The opening was in charge of the ladies. Approximately one hundred people were present at the opening. The committee in charge is… Read More

The Glenwood Public Library Summer Reading Program hosted a visit from the CLIMB Theatre, Thursday afternoon, June 27 in the Central Square Auditorium.  The mission of CLIMB Theatre, which is based out of Inver Grover Heights, is “to inspire and propel young people towards acts that benefit themselves, each other and their community.” The CLIMB Theatre… Read More

Full house for Senior Summer Party The Glenwood-Starbuck area Senior Citizens annual Summer Party took place Thursday, June 27, at 11:30 a.m. at the Minnewaska House Brewing Co + Grill with about 150 people in attendance. Putting on the event was the Pope County Council on Aging.  Besides some great food served by staff of… Read More

Every year the Pope Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) hosts a poster contest in conjunction with Stewardship Week, giving students the opportunity to demonstrate both knowledge and creativity about various conservation topics. This year the fourth, fifth and sixth graders of Glacial Hills, Minnewaska, and BBE Elementary were asked to create an artistic, yet… Read More

The 41st Starbuck Heritage Days celebration, the annual fun-filled weekend planned so family and friends can celebrate and commemorate Starbuck’s long and historic heritage, is set for July 4 to July 7.   This year, there are over 35 different activities planned  including the Starbuck Fire Department Street Dance behind the Fire Hall from 8:00 until… Read More

In 1968, a southwest wind blew a young woman into town to manage a 3.2 beer joint and that whirlwind is still spinning.  She has an innate knack for promotional advertising, a gift for business, the best price in town on a diamond, and an unstoppable way of drawing people into her visions and plans…. Read More

The Barsness Park Splash Pad was the place to be early last week when temperatures were in the high 80s and low 90s with higher humidity.  Youngsters took full advantage of the cool water toys at the splash pad and it provided a cool reprieve from a warm, sunny day.  The beaches, both in Starbuck… Read More

• No stopping or parking will be enforced along Hwy. 28-29 and on Long Beach streets near ‘Bottle Bay’ area By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com The City of Long Beach will again join with local law enforcement and public officials to address public safety concerns surrounding an “unofficial lake event” that attracts a flotilla of boats and… Read More