Memorial to Pope Co. veterans to be dedicated Nov. 5, 1964 –  President Lyndon B. Johnson paced Pope County vote-getters when he was elected to his first full term as the 36th president of the United States, soundly defeating opponent Barry Goldwater. Other top vote-getters in the county’s General Election were Congressman Odin Langen of the… Read More

Fire breaks out in Bjorklund Brothers’ store warehouse From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Nov. 6, 1924 The best known private during the World War was Harold R. Peat of the Canadian Expeditionary forces, who was wounded and sent home on a lecture tour. He is at present traveling with the Redpath Vawter circuit and is coming… Read More

By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Eagle Bank was honored last Thursday as the 2024 recipient of the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Salute to Business and Industry award. Ryan Gandrud, the fourth generation member of the Gandrud family who own and operate Eagle Bank, accepted the award at a special luncheon at Lakeside Ballroom last Thursday.  The… Read More

Contributed photos There was a great turnout at the Senior Citizens Fall Party that was held Thursday, Oct. 24th! They served 137 delicious meatball dinners and listened to the always entertaining Duffy Morton and Velvet Brass. Almost 60 door prizes were given away and 170 grab bags sold. “We are very thankful to all of… Read More

October 7-12, 2024 was National 4-H Week, and Pope County celebrated the 4-H youth who have made an impact on the community, and are stepping up to the challenges of a complex and changing world. On October 8th club members and volunteers across Pope County set up their 4-H displays throughout the community.  These displays, centered… Read More

2024 School Board Candidates Chad Barsness Hometown: Glenwood  Family: Wife, Sheila, and 3 girls: Dreya, Lexi, and Piper. Hobbies: Hiking and Skiing in Colorado. Fun Fact about me: I am a terrible singer. School Board QUESTIONS 1. What made you want to run for the Minnewaska School Board? This would be my third term and there are several projects that… Read More

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and local students and residents participated in  a Domestic Violence Awareness Walk on Minnesota Ave. through downtown Glenwood last Wednesday morning. Walkers displayed signs as they marched from the Western Prairie Human Services building to the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber and Welcome Center.  Minnesota’s Clothesline Project was displayed at… Read More

By Kris Goracke Reporter The discussion at the regular October Minnewaska School Board meeting focused on the future of the Lakes Area Enrichment Center site and high school lunches. In a letter to the board, the Lakes Area Enrichment Center expressed its desire to merge childcare programs with the Minnewaska Area School District. The letter stated, “We… Read More

After the success of the 20th Annual Harvest Ball on October 5, the Auxiliary of Glacial Ridge Health System was delighted to present a check to the GRHS Emergency Department, completing its $30,000 pledge. Thanks to the generous contributions from local businesses, community members, GRHS staff, and auxiliary members, the Emergency Department will be able… Read More

A biography in “Meet the Candidates last week incorrectly stated the number of years a Starbuck City Council member had served as Starbuck Fire Chief.  Incumbent Starbuck City Council candidate Steve Gorder served 11 years as Starbuck Fire Chief, not 1 year as stated in last week’s issue.  Also in the “Meet the Candidates” section, there was… Read More