Ice Yacht sailors from all over the country converged on Lake Minnewaska this weekend to man their ice yachts and take advantage of good ice conditions for sailing.  The weather cooperated on Friday with winds at about 10-15 miles-per-hour and sunny, warm temperatures.   The warm weather continued on Saturday, albeit with a bit less… Read More

By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Pope County Commissioners unanimously approved a new ordinance regulating Cannabis businesses and events in Pope County. The action was taken after a public hearing on the matter at last Tuesday’s regular county commissioners board meeting.  There were no comments from the public.  The board also amended the land-use controls ordinance on Cannabis within… Read More

A lot can change in a year. In December 2023, the Pope County Tribune featured a story about the Minnewaska Lutheran Home’s iconic Clock Tower in Starbuck. One year later, efforts to bring the historic tower back to life are well underway, with the promise of hearing Christmas carols in the near future. The December 4,… Read More

Snowmobile safety training to be held at the Glenwood Police Department\ The Minnesota DNR Snowmobile Safety Training Course for Youth and Young Adults will be offered in Glenwood at the Glenwood Police Department, to interested snowmobile operators age 11 and older who wish to obtain a safety certificate. Anyone born after Dec. 31, 1976, must have a… Read More

You may have an ‘Aunt Carol’ who was or is a cheerleader for your well-being. Several years ago, the Guthrie Theater’s director of “A Christmas Carol” wrote the following article. –During this year’s rehearsals, I lost my beloved Aunt Carol. Her humor spirit and ferocity inspired me to be the leader I am today, encouraging my… Read More

Apply until 2 p.m. Dec. 17 for funding aimed at increasing outdoor experiences, education and stewardship The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce another phase of the No Child Left Inside grants. These grants help more children cast a line, study animal tracks, hike or bike or engage in other activities to… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From Dec. 11, 1914 A movement has been organized to send a carload of Pope County flour to the starving Belgians. The American ambassador in London cables: “Food cannot be bought on this side of the world. Money sent will be of no use. Food sent except through this commission may never reach Belgium,… Read More

MAHS students and staff get a $25,000 surprise Dec. 10, 1964 – Seven new directors were elected to the Glenwood Chamber of Commerce board at the group’s annual December meeting. The seven were William Zubke, Bud Hausken, Orval Forbord, Clayton Sandvig, John Shae, Cleon Dovel and Arnold Domke. A Glenwood fisherman’s intimate knowledge of Lake Minnewaska was… Read More

W.W.C. Club is formed From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Dec. 11, 1924 What? Where are you going Saturday evening, Dec. 20? Why? To Dist. No. 88, of course! What for? A Christmas Program and Ring Social. Ladies, please bring baskets and a ring fastened to an envelope with your name inside. Who’s coming? Everybody welcome…. Read More

The Starbuck community hosted a special night of Christmas fun, Saturday, with trolley rides at the Depot; visits with Santa, food, drinks and snacks at the Nutcracker Cafe; and a Lighted Parade through the streets of Starbuck at 7 p.m. “I thought it was another great turnout and we had a lot of spectators, too,… Read More