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Two local churches host Wednesday afterschool programs for K-6 students
The Minnewaska Lutheran Church Lightshine afterschool program sing at the Minnewaska Lutheran Home on February 11.:: Photo by Chad Koenen
Each Wednesday afternoon elementary stu...
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Nearly three years of planning, construction, and delays came to an eventful conclusion Monday morning at Glacial Lakes State Park.
The cabins were put up on blocks and will be lowered into place within the next few weeks::photo contributed
After ...
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Clyde Machines installs project at Pope County Museum
The panels have been installed and now exhibit a photograph collection at Pope County Museum.::Photo by Amy Chaffins
Visitors to the Pope County Museum are excited to see portraits of early...
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MWMD names family as Volunteer’s of the Year
The Troen family was honored on January 22 as the Morris Wetlands Management District Volunteers of the Year for their work at Froland Waterfowl Production Area. Pictured with Wetlands Manager Steve Dele...
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Pay raises to cover cost of billboard
The pay raise that Pope County Commissioners approved late last year will be on display for all to see this spring. Each commissioners' paycheck increase will go towards buying a billboard along Interstate 94, be...
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There is a new face in the Minnewaska Home Care Department, but not a new face to the area.
Helen Stafsholt recently took over as the new Minnewaska Home Care Director as part of Minnewaska Community Health Services.::Photo by Chad Koenen
Hele...
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Former fire chief unveils new wooden statue to honor all firefighters from the past, present, and future
Steve Gorder stands next to his new statue, which was created out of three tree stumps from his yard. The statue was designed by an artist from Gle...
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Problem pipe finally discovered, repaired
Thursday afternoon, a worker was spreading dirt over the excavation site where a watermain installed in the 1940s was repaired earlier last week.
On Wednesday, city crews started digging into a problem tha...
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The 12th annual Winterama celebration begins Saturday
Waterama Vice-Commodore Kari Nelson is ready to take her first icy dip into Lake Minnewaska this weekend during the Polar Plunge event. Who else will take the plunge? See page 2A for a list of dar...
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Glenwood City Commissioners Tuesday wrestled with what to do about maintenance costs of an aging sewer system in the neighboring city of Long Beach.In the end, the city directed City Administrator Dave Iverson to meet with Long Beach officials and let the...
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Prior to taking care of other business, Lowry City Council members held a public hearing for the waste water facility project on Tuesday, February 3, at the Community Center. Purpose of the hearing is to inform the public of the city's intention to replac...
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LGA Cuts prompt discussion
As potential LGA cuts loom around an already tight City of Starbuck budget, the city council moved during its regularly scheduled meeting on February 9, to refinance a 2002 General Operating Water and Sewer Bond. The hope i...
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Dave and Colleen Johnsrud hold their new granddaughter Maela. The Johnsrud’s will be celebrating their 33rd wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day::Contributed photoIn 33 years of marriage, Dave Johnsrud has never forgotten his wedding anniversary. ...
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Anti-LEC petition presented to county commissioners sparks conversation about project's future, County board will host special meeting in March to review project, hear from public
A thick stack of papers overflowing with more than 500 signatures has prom...
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New chamber Web site unveiled
www.StarbuckMN.org
Those who visit Starbuck in the near future, will notice the small-town on the banks of Lake Minnewaska has received a big face-lift.
While the streets, buildings, and address may be the same, Starbuck's...
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Starbuck to look at rezoning portion of Wollan St.
The Starbuck City Council found itself in a familiar position on Monday evening-discussing the city's Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Ordinance with landlords.
Two landlords, Mike Dinsmore and Harry B...
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Local United Way hosts 'Beer and Wine Tasting Gala'
The United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties announces its first Beer & Wine Tasting Gala which will be held at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center on Friday, Feb. 20 from 5- 7:30 p.m. Michelob will be ...
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Proposed State Budget hits Pope County Cities hard
Pope County cities will take a hit in local government aid (LGA) under the budget sent to the Minnesota Legislature last week by Governor Tim Pawlenty. In fact, as a group, they will lose $170,385 in 200...
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Scouts in town to fish and to serve the community meals
Boy Scouts will be on Lake Minnewaska this weekend to take part in their annual Ice Fishing event. Above: Last year, this Scout went in for a fishing hole close up::Photo by Chad Koenen
Hun...
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Council learns about prospects of city employees union
To unionize or not to unionize?
Starbuck city employees will soon find themselves asking that very question.
During a special city council meeting on Thursday night, the new council received two le...
