The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train made its merry arrival in town last Sunday, bringing along festive performances by Alana Springsteen and Seaforth. This beloved train journeys across the country, spreading holiday cheer while supporting local food banks and food shelves. Through its efforts, it raises money, collects food, and raises awareness about food...

You better watch out, You better not cry. You better not pout, Im telling you why . . . Santa Claus is coming to town. Yes, you never know when Santa might make a another visit and th...

Pope Soil and Water Conservation District (PSWCD) each year along with other SWCDs from across the state of Minnesota recognize landowners for implementing conservation projects or conducting work of an exemplary nature that helps improve and protect lakes, rivers, streams, and land. This year the Pope SWCD selected Richard, Victoria, Paul, and Josie Syverson for the...

Pope County Commissioner Larry Lindor is now First Vice President of the Association of Minnesota Counties. Other officers elected include county commissioners from Cass, Meeker, Dakota and Scott Counties. The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) announced the election of Dakota County Commissioner Mike Slavik to serve as association President in 2025. As president of AMC, Sla...

Winter weather advisories, winter storm warnings, and icy condition warnings have been issued across portions of Minnesota. Postal officials are asking for the publics cooperation in keeping mailboxes, steps and sidewalks clear of snow and ice, so letter carriers are able to provide the safest, most efficient delivery service possible. The Postal Service is asking customers to...

LEVEN Township  Notice of Filing for Office Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Leven Township, Pope County, Minnesota, that the Town Clerk will be accepting Affidavits of Candidacy for those wishing to file for the offices of: Township Supervisor for a 3-year term and Township Treasurer for a 2-year term. The dates of filing...

GILCHRIST TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF FILING  FOR CANDIDACY Notice to Gilchrist Township Residents:  Filing for the office of one Supervisor for a term of three years will be open at the clerks home from December 31, 2024 until 5:00 PM on January 14, 2025.  Please call the clerk at 651-895-5227 to make an appointment.  Clerk will meet...

GLENWOOD TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF FILING Glenwood Township: Candidates may file for the office of Supervisor (three year term) or office of treasurer (two year term) at the Clerks home from December 31, 2024 to January 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM. The election will be held on March 11, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at...

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF PUBLIC MEETINGS This is to notify the public that the regular meetings of the Pope County Board of Adjustment and Planning Advisory Commission for Thursday, December 19th, 2024 have been CANCELLED due to lack of agenda items. FOR LEGAL PUBLICATION Jessica Hill, Deputy Land &  Resource Director / Zoning  Adminis...

CITY OF LOWRYPOPE COUNTY, MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 111 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE #82 COMBINING THE OFFICES OF CITY CLERK AND TREASURER AND REESTABLISHING SEPARATE OFFICES OF CITY CLERK AND TREASURER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on December 3, 2024 Ordinance No. 111 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lowry, Minnesota. NOTICE IS FURTHER&#...

CITY OF LOWRYPOPE COUNTY, MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 111 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CITY ORDINANCE #82 COMBINING THE OFFICES OF CITY CLERK AND TREASURER AND REESTABLISHING SEPARATE OFFICES OF CITY CLERK AND TREASURER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on December 3, 2024 Ordinance No. 111 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lowry, Minnesota. NOTICE IS FURTHER&#...

ROLLING FORKS TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF FILING Notice is hereby given that the filing for offices in Rolling Forks Township, Pope County, Minnesota, will open at the Clerks residence on  December 31, 2024 and close January 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Positions open on the Township Board are one Supervisor position for a three (3) year term and one Treasurer...

MINNEWASKA TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF FILING To the Residents of Minnewaska Township in the County of Pope, State of Minnesota: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: Affidavits of candidacy may be filed with the Township Clerk, Dianne Ronnie, at her home, 25807 Nordic Point Drive, Glenwood, MN between Tuesday, December 31, 2024, and Tuesday, January 14, 2025, for the following...

MINNEWASKA TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF FILING To the Residents of Minnewaska Township in the County of Pope, State of Minnesota: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: Affidavits of candidacy may be filed with the Township Clerk, Dianne Ronnie, at her home, 25807 Nordic Point Drive, Glenwood, MN between Tuesday, December 31, 2024, and Tuesday, January 14, 2025, for the following...

The Minnewaska Area boys basketball team improved to 5-1 overall with three more home wins last week. The Lakers edged New London-Spicer last Tuesday night at home, 67-60, and topped Barnesville Thursday in the MAHS gym, 67-62. The Lakers also hosted Menahga, Friday, winning 91-41, but results of that game will be highlighted next week.  In...

Brooklyn Rosario wrestles a girl from MAHACA during a JV match, Dec. 5, which could be the first girl vs. girl high school wrestling match in the MAHS gym. With about 10 girls out for wrestling this year, there will certainly be more in the near future. According to coach Chip Rankin, high school girls...