The Minnewaska Area High School Choral Concert was held in three performances over the weekend. Featuring the Concert Choir, Varsity Choir, Seventh and Eighth Grade Choir, Jazz I and II, Men’s Jazz, Eighth Grade and Seventh Grade Jazz groups, the audience was captivated by the smooth transitions between groups and the lively song and dance… Read More

Kindergarten • First Grade • Fourth Grade • Fifth Grade • Sixth Grade Minnewaska Area Schools began the holiday concert series last week with the Kindergarten, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade and Sixth Grade serenading audiences at the Minnewaska Area High School Auditorium. Fifth and Sixth Grade choirs are directed by Gordy Moeller, Fourth… Read More

Horizon Public Health announced the receipt of a substantial three-year Community Reinvestment Grant from PrimeWest Health.  The grant, a testament to Horizon Public Health’s commitment to community well-being, will fuel innovative initiatives aimed at addressing social determinants of health and bolstering food security in the five counties it serves, it was stated in the news release. Horizon… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com The Pope County Board of Commissioners last week accepted the retirement of Deputy Robert Tirevold after his 14 years of service with the county. A quote for the Josh Owen Memorial that is going to be erected outside the courthouse was also accepted. The memorial will be a six-foot bench in black… Read More

• MAS offers space at W.I.N. Academy for Lakes Area Enrichment Center By Kris Goracke Reporter When it comes to daycare, the demand surpasses the available supply.  According to the Center for Rural Policy and Development, there is an estimated shortage of more than 40,000 childcare spots in rural Minnesota.   Pope County faces a similar challenge despite having… Read More

The board of the Ann Bickle Heritage House (ABHH) would like to give a special thanks to the Waterama brass and royalty and the Miss Minnewaska Royalty for helping to serve during the ABHH holiday teas this year. The board would also like to thank Tehya Haburn for her solo and to the Forbord sisters… Read More

There’s still time this year to donate to repair the iconic Clock Tower at Minnewaska Lutheran Home in Starbuck.   The board and staff are trying to raise funds for needed repairs to the Clock Tower that sits near the facility on Starbuck’s Main Street. Fundraising for the clock tower started in 2020, and about $13,649 has… Read More

All aboard! The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will stop in 20 Minnesota towns, including Glenwood on its 25th annual ride through the northern U.S., bringing live entertainment and Christmas cheer in exchange for donations to local food banks. The CP Holiday Train will be at the Glenwood Depot at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14. The Holiday… Read More

The Pope County Salvation Army extended a “thank you”to Jill Volkmann (top left) for her kettle match of the funds raised last Monday while Donna Ortendahl was at the kettle from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. She also thanked other major donors including: Marthaler Chevrolet (top right) for the $1,000 donation; FAST Global Solutions( lower… Read More

The Lowry Legends 4-H Club partnered up with the Lowry Sons of the American Legion to host Lowry Santa Days. Lowry Santa Days was held on December 3rd at the Lowry Community Center. We had a great turn out and would like to say thank you for coming out and celebrating this holiday season with… Read More