As spring arrives in Minnesota, it’s time for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to kick off its popular program that relies on Minnesotans to monitor our 12,000+ lakes and 92,000+ miles of streams: the Volunteer Water Monitoring Program. The MPCA is currently recruiting volunteers to measure water clarity in numerous lakes and streams –… Read More
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MPCA relies on Minnesotans to monitor state’s lakes and streams
News | Published on April 22, 2024 at 1:33pm CDT
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Minnewaska Speech team members compete in final large-group tournament; four advance
News | Published on April 22, 2024 at 12:30pm CDT
The Lakers Speech Team had their final large-group tournament of the season on Friday, April 12. Thirteen Minnewaska students headed to Melrose High School to compete in the MSHSL Class 5A Section Tournament. Of those 13, four advanced to the championship round in hopes of qualifying for State (Jacob Woo, Ally Hall, Alyssa Pederson and… Read More
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Pope SWCD to celebrate ‘Stewardship Week’ April 28-May 5
News | Published on April 22, 2024 at 12:27pm CDT
The Pope Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), is celebrating Stewardship Week from April 28 – May 5, 2024, focusing on the theme “May the Forest be with You Always”. Pope SWCD is a member of NACD, which oversees the annual Stewardship Week program, now in… Read More
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Pope County Corn & Soybean Growers hold annual meeting
News | Published on April 22, 2024 at 12:26pm CDT
The Pope County Corn & Soybean Growers drew a large crowd for its annual meeting on Friday, April 5 at the Minnewaska House Brewing Co + Grill in Glenwood. A total of 75 people attended the meeting that featured a recap of their events from the past year, updates from Minnesota Corn and Minnesota Soybean… Read More
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Starbuck Glimpses in The Past
News | Published on April 22, 2024 at 12:15pm CDT
110 YEARS AGO From April 24, 1914 Please read this! Notice to all good substantial Norwegian and Swede farmers including Dutch and Irish, if any not barring the widows: The Rogers Livestock Co. will take hogs and cattle every Monday until further notice. Anton Aaberg, Manager. The stork visited the cozy home of Mr and Mrs. Victor Larson… Read More
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Down Memory Lane
News | Published on April 22, 2024 at 12:14pm CDT
Ice off date later than previous year April 30, 1964 – A car/pickup accident claimed the life of a New Prairie Township farmer. This was the first highway fatality in the county in 1964. Admiral Bob O’Fallon, Commodore Jim Stradtman and Vice Commodore Pete Meyer were pictured in the Tribune as plans for the ninth annual Waterama… Read More
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Pope County Museum Notes
News | Published on April 22, 2024 at 12:13pm CDT
Fine for speeding inside city limits From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, April 24, 1924 Last Saturday evening was “Soo Line Night” at the local Masonic lodge. The Soo line degree team of Minneapolis conferred the M. M. degree on four candidates and the work was followed by a banquet and social session. Visitors were present from… Read More
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Minnewaska FFA Heads to State
News | Published on April 15, 2024 at 2:07pm CDT
The Minnewaska FFA group is sending four teams and five individuals to state on April 21st. The Ag Mechanics team scored 5th out of 14 teams at their regional competition. The Livestock team placed third out of 16 teams. Weston Hawkins placed first individually, Eric Bowen placed 10th individually and Addy Tangen placed 14th overall… Read More
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SACRIFICE HONORED
News | Published on April 15, 2024 at 1:55pm CDT
The Pope County Sheriff’s Office, along with local law enforcement agencies placed a wreath on the front steps of the Pope County Courthouse today, April 15, in remembrance of Pope County Deputy Josh Owen. The public was encouraged to join them at that time or stop by throughout the day. “The Pope County Sheriff’s Office… Read More
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County hears report on transmission line in area
News | Published on April 15, 2024 at 1:52pm CDT
•Route will not be finalized until the end of this year By Melanie Stegner Reporter Jason Weiers, Manager of Transmission Project Development from Otter Tail Power Company was at last week’s work session of the Pope County Board of Commissioners to give an update on the status of the Big Stone South to Alexandria transmission line project. According to Weiers,… Read More