A man from Ohio was charged in Pope County Court in the disappearance of a 15-year-old Glenwood girl who the Pope County Sheriff’s Office says he met online. The girl was found in St. Cloud and safely taken into custody. On the morning of Jan. 26 the Pope County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing… Read More

• Board also discusses use of cannabis products in public areas By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com The discussion regarding an ordinance directed toward the issue of at-large and nuisance dogs continued at Tuesday’s work session of the Pope County Board of Commissioners. Among those present for the discussion were Pope County Sheriff Tim Riley, Chief Deputy Nathan… Read More

The Starbuck Community Center was crowded last Friday night for the Starbuck Fire Department’s annual Fish Fry.  Above, fire fighters (from left) Josh Haugen, Emily Roering and Chris Berg, served heaping plates of fish, cole slaw, beans and chips.

The Minnewaska Speech Team attended a meet at St. Michael-Albertville last weekend. They finished 26th out of 33 schools. Senior Ethan Eliason landed in 7th place in Humorous Interpretation, and sophomore Sophia Hanson landed 5th in merit finals for informative and 5th in honor finals for Prose. 

A rural Glenwood man was arrested and charged with soliciting a juvenile through electronic communication to engage in sexual conduct, it was stated by the Pope County Sheriff’s Office. After an investigation by the Pope County Sheriff’s Office, Kyle Lieser, 26, of rural Glenwood, was arrested without incident, on February 8, it was stated in a… Read More

Join Minnewaska Rotary Club for a special program led by Nicole Mulder, Executive & Artistic Director of Theatre L’Homme Dieu, at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Minnewaska House Brewing Co.+ Grill.   Learn about her strategies for overcoming challenges, building a dynamic team, and attracting audiences of all ages. This presentation isn’t just a… Read More

Minnesota Governor Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) Office of the Governor, 130 State Capitol, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.,  St. Paul, MN 55155  Telephone: 651-201-3400 or Toll Free: 800-657-3717;  Minnesota Senate:  District 12 Sen. Torrey Westrom, (R) 95 University Avenue W. Minnesota Senate Bldg.,  Room 2201  St. Paul, MN 55155  651-296-3826  E-mail:  sen.torrey.westrom@senate.mn District 12A Rep. Paul Anderson (R) Starbuck; 277 State Office… Read More

Tickets  are available for the Minnewaska Rotary Club’s “Cash Bash” party set for March 23 at Minnewaska House Brewing Co. + Grill.  But those tickets are going fast.  The “Cash Bash” is a fundraiser and money raised will go to  community projects in Glenwood, Starbuck, Lowry, Villard and Long Beach. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the… Read More

GHES receives award for ‘outstanding efforts in environmental education’ By Kris Goracke Reporter Each year, individuals and organizations across Minnesota are celebrated for their contributions to environmental stewardship. In January, the Minnesota Association for Environmental Education honored Glacial Hills Elementary in Starbuck at an awards ceremony held on January 21 at the Minnesota National Wildlife Refuge… Read More

Richard Gandrud, long-time president of Eagle Bank (formerly Pope County State Bank) was recently presented a certificate of continuous membership for his 70 years with the American Legion Post 187 in Glenwood. The certificate, presented by the Post, stated it was in “appreciation for faithful dedication to the ideals of the American Legion.”   A lifetime… Read More