School’s Tech levy on ballot Nov. 7 The Minnewaska Area School (MAS) District recently announced a technology levy initiative that will be part of a special election on November, it was announced last week.  District residents will have the opportunity to vote on the levy and play a key role in determining the future of technology… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com Two new tandem plow trucks will be joining the fleet at the Pope County Highway Department in the coming months and at last week’s meeting, the board of commissioners opted to offer the trucks they are replacing for sale to local townships before considering the sale to other entities.  “I’d like to see… Read More

Some of the educational opportunities provided by the 2014 tech levy are shown with fifth grade teacher, Josh Greene (above) and some of his students are tending to a vegetable growing tower funded by the previous tech levy. Second grade students are using technology resources to collaborate on a project with their teacher, Jennifer Erickson…. Read More

The Glenwood Police Department has received two complaints on fraudulent checks being passed in the City of Glenwood, it was announced last week.  The Department released a memorandum stating that it believes there are more fraudulent checks out there.   “We have determined the individual to be Tristan Affeldt, 1214 Sunset Drive SW, Alexandria, Minn., who… Read More

Despite the hot, humid weather last Thursday, Glenwood BeKind founder Margaret Pederson (far right) was on stage receiving an award at the Pope County Fair.  Margaret, who is 101 years old, was honored on Thursday as the “Inspirational Leader of the Year.”  The award was presented by Sue Anderson, representing the Pope County Fair Board…. Read More

Sara Hoffner is the new Executive Director at the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, it was announced last week.   She comes to the job with about seven years of experience at the Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce and one year in Albany. Hoffner has four kids ages 10-21 and currently resides in Greenwald.  “I’m a… Read More

Beginning August 1, 2023, Minnesotans over the age of 21 can legally use, possess, and grow recreational cannabis – which is also called marijuana. Although use and possession were legal August 1, it is not lawful to sell marijuana without a license from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), which is anticipated to begin… Read More

Glenwood’s Welcoming Week has been set for Sept. 8-17, it was announced last week.  The Welcoming Week celebration brings together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong communities and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity.  As our community looks ahead to grow both economically and socially, providing a welcoming, safe… Read More

The Emporium will also feature space to provide community connections By Kris Goracke Reporter “Emporium – Something that benefits both parties by trade.” This definition given by Sabrina Grajczyk is the essence of a new place opening in Starbuck – Sabrina’s Emporium. Grajczyk’s business idea was ignited by her awareness of the items people were giving away…. Read More

Second meeting of the month was brainstorming meeting with West Central Initiative; The public is invited to hear WCI presentation on Aug. 21  Submitted by  Rita Larson, Starbuck Chamber Secretary  Yes, because we have so much fun together, the Starbuck chamber met on both July 13th and 18th at our cozy office in downtown Starbuck!  Both meetings… Read More