By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com A proposed new housing complex that will feature high-end, luxury condominium units right in the middle of Glenwood is moving closer to becoming a reality. The 32-unit complex, called Franklin Square is to be constructed along Franklin Street just west of Central Square in downtown Glenwood and will feature eight housing units on… Read More

By Melanie Stegner Reporter  Pope County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on the 2024-2028 five-year road plan at last week’s meeting. Five factors go into planning according to County Engineer Brian Giese. They are age and condition, geometrics, traffic volumes, estimated costs and anticipated funding available, and staff capabilities. Plans in 2024 include bituminous paving… Read More

Glacial Ridge Hospice celebrated and honored their Hospice volunteers with a luncheon at the Minnewaska House on May 15. Over this past year, the volunteers have given hours of selfless service in sharing their unique gifts and talents with love and compassion to both the Hospice clients and their families.  The first Prayer Shawl Yarn Drive… Read More

The 2024 Lefse Dagen celebration at the Starbuck Depot and Museum was a rousing success as attendees were able to tour the museum, make their own lefse, participate in some activities, browse the vendors and take in some music. Traditional Scandinavian foods were available to sample and as any traditional Scandinavian celebration, no one left… Read More

“Music on the Lawn” will feature Minnesota and national singer songwriters Central Square is putting the finishing touches on their summer music series, Music on the Lawn. This will be the third year of the series that features singer-songwriters. Each of the three concerts includes a free workshop for aspiring musicians–all ages and skill levels are… Read More

Dave Schramm retires after 25 years of teaching May 28, 1964 – Dennis Dale, publisher of the Cyrus Leader, announced that he would take over the Brooten Review. Dale purchased the Review from James McCoy. Jerry Leedahl would be the speaker at the annual Memorial Day observance in Glenwood. The Rev. Merlyn Huke, pastor at Barsness and Chippewa… Read More

Gold Medal awarded to J.R. Hite From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, May 29, 1924 The Annual meeting of the White Bear Lake Insurance Company will be held at Starbuck on Tuesday afternoon June 3rd. Besides the regular business to be transacted a representative of the Minnesota State Prison will be there to give a talk on… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From May 29, 1914 The Senior Class of Starbuck High will present their class play, “Bachelor Hall” at the Town Hall Friday evening. Parts will be taken by Harold Peterson, Herman Larson, Paul Metlie, Ernest Stenson, Ahgnes Forde, George Fossen, Bennie Griebenow, Lila Olson, Clifford Torguson, Tina Smedstad, Edna Thompson and Pearly Swenson.  A baby… Read More

Gordy Moeller directed his final choir concert, Sunday afternoon, as 9th-12th grade choir students at Minnewaska Area High School took part in a Spring Choral Concert in the high school auditorium.  Moeller is retiring after serving as choir director at Glenwood High School and then at MAHS for 40-plus years.  It was an emotional concert… Read More

The Minnewaska Area Schools seventh and eighth grade choir students presented a concert featuring each grade and the junior high jazz choir. Songs included some spiritual melodies, some moden songs and some disney classics. The jazz choir presented Destination Rock N Roll which included songs such as We Built This City, Blue Suede Shoes, Bohemian… Read More