By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com Most of the discussion at last week’s Pope County Board of Commissioners meeting revolved around the approval of three separate conditional-use permits. One in Langhei Township for Zempels, one in Leven Township for Reichmanns and one in Westport Township for Biogas RNG, LLC. The CUP for Zempel was approved unanimously with conditions by… Read More

Barsness Park in Glenwood was a winter wonderland just after a late March snowfall.  Above, Heidi Wilkins experienced the beauty of the park and a warm sunny day as she snowshoed the trails.  The park features bike and walking trails that can be used year round.  Another storm, this time with high winds, more rain… Read More

A community doesn’t just happen; it takes all kinds of people and many volunteers – people who give their time to help others. Such is the case of the small-town volunteer fire department. These departments would not exist if it weren’t for the many volunteers willing to leave their families, jobs and plans at a… Read More

The Minnesota Association of Community Theatres presented three lifetime achievement awards recognizing distinguished service to Minnesota Theatre.  The award’s luncheon was held at Lakeside in Glenwood on March 26 as part of the MACT*Fest that was conducted at Central Square Arts and Cultural Center.  Two of the three award recipients–Curtis Bredeson, Starbuck, and Kathy Ray, Barrett,… Read More

The Gladys Brang Foundation of Starbuck is now accepting local applications for grants to be awarded in 2023, it was announced last week.   To obtain an application, contact the Starbuck Chamber of Commerce, Eagle Bank (in Starbuck) or the Starbuck City Office, it was stated.  In addition, request a digital copy by e-mailing brangfoundation@gmail.com. The… Read More

The Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center invites members of the community to nominate someone special for the annual community awards.  These awards, sponsored by the Chamber and Welcome Center, recognize local individuals who have given their time and efforts to improve the community.  Awards include the Volunteer of the Year,  Civic Organization of… Read More

Bryce, Peyton, Makenna and Willow were honored for their winning designs for Minnewaska Elementary’s Bookmark Design Contest, an event which was a part of the school’s “Read Around the World” celebration. “A special shout out to Palmer Creations for their generosity in supporting the contest and printing bookmarks for our school and community to enjoy,”… Read More

The Starbuck Fire Department Auxiliary recently donated $7,680 to Meghan Chilan and “thanked everyone of you who supported our fundraising efforts” every Thursday at the Water’s Edge in Starbuck. For the Month of March, the SFD Auxiliary decided to donate all proceeds to Meghan Chlian and match what ever we made. In March, with your… Read More

Minnewaska Area Elementary students were recognized recently for their reading accomplishments. The following students earned their Accelerated Reader medal. In 1st Grade: Easton, Weston, Peyton, Camden, Paxton. In 2nd Grade: Aya, Kenley, Wyatt, Vanille, Everly, Milton, Evan, Emma, Adalynn, Kaylee, Autumn. In 3rd Grade: Eliza, Aria, Beckett, Amelia, Blake. Accelerated Reader is a program that… Read More

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Minnesota State Director Colleen Landkamer recently announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes in 2022.  The grants are being made available through supplemental disaster funding under the Rural Disaster Home Repair Grant Program. Through this program,… Read More