By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com   lenwood could soon be home to a new housing complex that will feature high-end, luxury condominium units right in the middle of the town. The 32-unit complex, called Franklin Square would be constructed along Franklin Street just west of Central Square in downtown Glenwood and will feature eight housing units on each… Read More

By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Glenwood City Commissioners last Tuesday accepted a budget that will mean a 9.1 percent levy increase over the 2023 levy. The commissioners unanimously approved the 2024 proposed budget and levy after conducting a Truth in Taxation hearing.  That hearing was closed moments after it opened because no one attended.  The final budget and… Read More

•City hears proposed revisions for Beachside Park CUP By Kris Goracke Reporter The City of Starbuck conducted its Truth and Taxation Public Hearing on Monday, December 11. The purpose of this hearing is to allow residents to express concerns and pose questions related to the city’s expenditures and the proposed budget for the upcoming year. It serves… Read More

(St. Paul, MN)— The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) has announced the election of its officers for 2024, including Pope County Commissioner Larry Lindor as the association’s Second Vice President. Commissioner Lindor also most recently served as AMC’s Secretary/Treasurer, and also is an appointed member of the General Government Policy Committee. Commissioner Lindor represents Pope… Read More

Glacial Ridge Ambulance staff extends heartfelt gratitude to the community for the overwhelming support received during our 17th Annual Ambulance Toy Drive. The outpouring of generosity through toy donations and monetary gifts has touched our hearts and reinforced the spirit of compassion that defines our community.  During the holiday season, the Ambulance Toy Drive aims to… Read More

Breakfast with Buddies is not a new idea, but Glacial Hills Elementary has expanded this to be a monthly offering to their students and their families! On the second Tuesday of each month, families and community members are invited to join students for a farm-to-school breakfast from local producers. They are welcome to stay for… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com The Pope County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday for a work session to discuss a proposed project by Mark and Henry Halvorson for placement of a solar garden on their property.  The pair have had three meetings with the Glenwood township board so far and were approved for the project with a… Read More

Article contribute by Katie Drewitz, University of Minnesota Extension The University of Minnesota Extension is excited to host a three-part winter webinar series titled: “Economic Risk as a Cattle Owner: LRP, Business Entities, and Bulletproof Feeders.” Zoom meetings will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 31, and Feb. 14, from 8-9 p.m. CST. This webinar series… Read More

Cyrus debate team wins against Glenwood From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, December 20, 1923. The Glenwood High School Debate Team, consisting of Helen Cheesemen, Eliott Nelson, Clarice Haygarth and Miss Agnes Linnevold, Debate Coach, were pictured in the Pope County Tribune. The first extemporaneous clash in this district was held at the local high school… Read More

Glenwood’s Magical Christmas kicked off on Thursday with the Annual Tree Lighting ceremony and the Lighted Parade. The free community supper was held at the Glenwood Lutheran Church Social Hall. Popcorn and hot chocolate were served up at Pocket Park courtesy of American Solutions for Business. The tree and town lighting ceremony featured the Waterama… Read More