In an exciting collaboration, Glacial Hills has integrated a Fire Safety Station into its Fulfilled programming, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Starbuck Fire Department. This year’s theme focused on the importance of smoke detectors, providing students with a valuable opportunity to learn about fire safety in a fun and interactive way. The Starbuck Fire… Read More

This year, Glacial Hills Elementary traded their usual spot for the beautiful Rolling Forks Vineyards, and wow, did we have a blast! They dove into a corn maze scavenger hunt, picked the perfect pumpkins, and enjoyed a hayride through the autumn scenery. To top it all off, they celebrated MN Great Apple Crunch day with a… Read More

Armanii Blakeman decided for his 8th birthday he wanted a “real boy haircut” and to donate 12 inches of his hair to the Locks of Love program. Armanii is a 2nd grader at MEAS. What a giving spirit for a young man! Armanii is the son of Hunter Blakeman.

Support sought for the Minnewaska Laker Foundation The Minnewaska Laker Foundation plays a pivotal role in enhancing the educational experiences of Minnewaska area students, thanks to the generosity of local community donors.  These contributions not only provide scholarships but also equip classrooms with resources that inspire creativity and innovation, according to the Minnewaska School District. In 2024,… Read More

Candidates for Starbuck Mayor Meet the candidates who are vying for positions on the Starbuck City Council in the Nov. 5th general election.  There are four candidates who are seeking election as Mayor of Starbuck.  Those candidates include Incumbent Gary Swenson, Cody Blevins, Luke Wilde and Jeffrey Kleven. There are five candidates running for two seats on… Read More

A combine caught fire last Wednesday afternoon just off of County Road 24 near Cyrus and with high winds and dry conditions, the fire spread across the field and into a nearby Wildlife Management Area.  Four area fire departments were called to the scene and although the combine was likely a total loss, the fire… Read More

The Pope County Commissioners conducted the annual public drainage hearing at last Tuesday’s regular meeting. After a comprehensive public draining report by Pope County Public Drainage Inspector Dave Orlowski,  in which he documented the three-year ditch plans for the county as well as drainage lien recommendations. The report covered all county ditches as well as judicial ditches.  … Read More

By Kris Goracke Reporter A public hearing on a request to vacate a platted Right of Way (ROW) was held on Tuesday, October 15, before the regular Starbuck City Council meeting. The ROW is located south of 117 East 5th Street and north of East Depot Lane. Mathias Briard, the owner of the Starbuck Locker, requested… Read More

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar in a phone interview while she was in Glenwood said she had recently met veterans visiting Washington, D.C. through the Honor Flight Network program.  Pope County was represented on that Honor Flight, she said. The Honor Flight Network has flown approximately over 2,300 World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans… Read More

The fall colors were on full display recently.  The southeaster shore of Lake Minnewaska was alive in fall colors on a calm, warm afternoon.  High winds later in the week caused some of the trees to lose their leaves, but the colors can still be enjoyed for now.