Fire Chief examines schools From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Jan. 15, 1925 The fifth, sixth and seventh grades of the Lowry school enjoyed a sleigh ride party Friday evening. They were accompanied by Mrs. Murphy, their teacher. They called at the home of Mrs. Nellie Lida where a delicious hot lunch was enjoyed by all. The… Read More

Pictured in the front row from left are: Staci Helwig, Osakis Women’s Association; Sandra Dunn, TAIL-Wind Direction; and Brooklyn Mitteness, Skylar Wagner and Kevin Wagner Lakes Area Alpine Ski Team. In the middle row from left are: Jan Arneson, Pope County Families in Need; Jean Johnson, Honor Quilts of West Central MN; Doug Garin, Experimental… Read More

Jamison George Hemmesch, son of Sara and Tyler Hemmesch of Paynesville, was the first baby of the year 2025 born at Glacial Ridge Hospital in Glenwood.  Jamison arrived at 7:01 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2 to become the first baby of 2025.  He weighed 7 pounds and measured 20.5 inches.  Jamison joins siblings Makenna, Tyson,… Read More

•Chip Rankin selected to receive the ‘Outstanding American’ Award from National Wrestling Hall of Fame-MN Chapter  By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Charles (Chip) Rankin, current Superintendent of Minnewaska Area Schools, has been selected as the “Outstanding American” by the Minnesota Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum (NWHOF-MN). The announcement was made by the NWHOF… Read More

Editor’s Note:  This is another in a series of stories about the history of Glenwood’s Band Shell, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary this July 9 with a special program and dedication.   It was written by volunteers and staff members at the Pope County Historical Society. “In the good old days, Glenwood had a renowned… Read More

The Lowry City used the Cash Bash donation of $3,300 from Minnewaska Rotary for some of the renovation of the community center. It was something that has been needed for a long time.  The new roof with insulation and the addition of air conditioning/heating units along with new epoxy floors in the gym, bathrooms and… Read More

New labor laws take effect this year Higher minimum wages: The Minnesota statewide minimum wage rose to $11.13 per hour on Jan. 1, which applies to virtually all workers because of a state law passed in 2024 eliminating a lower minimum wage for workers at small businesses, workers under 18 years old and workers on J-1 visas…. Read More

Nature provided some natural “flocking” on leafless trees last week as the area sustained fog in the early morning contributing to hoar frost and adding to the beauty of the winter season.   Hoar frost often forms during inversions when the temperature is lower than in the air layer above it, according to the science. … Read More

By Stan Popovich Many people underestimate the impact that mental illness can have on an individual or family. It can be difficult to admit that you have a mental health problem in your life. Secondly, it can be just as difficult in getting the people you know to understand your situation without making any kinds of judgments. … Read More

Southwest Minnesota residents with an idea to strengthen sustainability in their community can now apply for partnership support from the University of Minnesota Extension Southwest Regional Sustainable Development Partnership (Southwest RSDP). Southwest RSDP supports local innovation by connecting community ideas to University of Minnesota resources. Community members work on diverse project teams that research, design and… Read More