Under clear skies and amidst the scenic beauty of the state park, Glacial Hills Elementary hosted its highly anticipated 2nd Annual State Park Family Day, a resounding success by all measures. Enthusiastic participants enjoyed a plethora of outdoor activities including kayaking, fishing, geocaching, crafting sun catchers and engaging in a lively game of nature bingo. This… Read More

•Emergency quarantine on wood movement put in place for Pope County The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Pope County for the first time.  County Ag Inspector Barry Bouwman was contacted to check several declining ash trees with woodpecker holes on a landowner’s property in Glenwood Township before Memorial Day and contacted… Read More

By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Pope County Sheriff Tim Riley and Chief Deputy Nathan Brecht will join about 30 other law enforcement officers in the TOUR de SHIELD616 Bike Ride fundraiser across Minnesota on June 19-23. Four  other local officers, Elliot Draz, a former Starbuck officer who now works for Alexandria Police Department; Brody Merrill, a former Pope… Read More

By Kris Goracke Reporter Glacial Hills Elementary ended the school year on a high note, with accolades for a job well done. The school recently received the 2024 Minnesota Charter School Innovation Award for its ability to increase student learning opportunities. Director Jodee Lund wrote in their application, “As the realm of education has become more challenging,… Read More

•New bus will eliminate transportation barriers, expand field trip opportunities Discovery Days Preschool recently announced the purchase of a new school bus, which will significantly impact the early education program in Lowry. Not only will it eliminate common transportation barriers for families, but it will expand their field trip opportunities as well. “The board of directors… Read More

The board of the Ann Bickle Heritage House is pleased to present Soffia Stadtherr with the Student Volunteer Award. Join the group for the presentation at the Rhubarb Fest on Saturday June 15, at 3 p.m. Soffia has exemplified the true spirit of volunteerism through activities at school, raising awareness and food for the local food… Read More

Glenwood Waterama kicked off sales for the 2024 Waterama Button with this year’s Admiral Angie VanZee (left) selling the first button to last year’s Admiral Terry Jones. The Waterama buttons are a tradition that dates back to 1956 when Burke Von Wold, heading Glenwood’s summer festival, sold the first button to launch the celebration. Waterama… Read More

It was a beautiful evening for the first “Night on the Town” event at Starbuck Depot last Thursday.  Vendors were selling their wares and Glacial Hills Elementary served pulled-pork sandwiches, beans, chips and ice cream bars. Next Thursday, the Study Club GFWC will be serving Hot Turkey sandwiches at the Starbuck Depot from 4:30 to… Read More

Minnewaska Area Schools would like to congratulate Laker Boys’ Tennis Coach Tara Reichmann (right) on being named the State Class A Section 8 Boys’ Tennis Coach of the Year and Assistant Coach Chad Quelle being named the State Class A Section 8 Boys’ Tennis Assistant Coach of the Year by the Minnesota State High School… Read More

Pope County Incumbent Commissioners Paul Gerde and Gordy Wagner will run unopposed for their respective seats the Pope County Board of Commissioners.   Gerde represents District 3 and Wagner represents District 2.   Both of them filed as candidates for reelection.  The candidate filing period ended last Tuesday, June 4.   Randall Edward Pederson was the sole… Read More