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POPE COUNTY

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The Vault
Man convicted of 1970 mass murder in rural home later met his own violent end
A family of five was shot to death in their home in 1970. The confessed murderer, Neil M. Pladson was later strangled to death in his apartment -- by his roommate.
Dante Perez, 6, of Willmar takes a bite out of a corn dog while attending the Kandiyohi County Fair on Saturday, August 13, 2022.
Community
Summer in Minnesota also means it's county fair season
Before going to the Twin Cities for deep-fried treats and fun rides this summer, consider stopping at these west central county fairs in the area. Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Pope, Renville, Swift and Yellow Medicine counties are all hosting their county fairs before "the great Minnesota get-together" is set to begin.
Jul 1, 2023
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Minnesota
Nearly 4,500 pay respects to fallen Minnesota sheriff's deputy and procession draws hundreds more
Community members and law enforcement officers from across the state of Minnesota and beyond gathered for a final salute to Joshua Owen who was fatally shot answering a domestic abuse call.
Apr 22, 2023
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News
'Losing Josh will never go away, ever,' says wife of slain Pope County deputy
A statement by Shannon Owen was read by her husband's cousin at a news conference Thursday at the Pope County Courthouse
Apr 20, 2023

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Minnesota
1 killed, another injured in Pope County crash
The crash took place Sunday afternoon on Highway 29.
Sep 27, 2021
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By  Celeste Edenloff
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News
Man's texts about 'death by cop' lead to precautions in Minnesota counties, court records say
While investigating alleged threats that Gregory Hartwig made, the Pope County Sheriff鈥檚 Office obtained text messages from Feb. 16 between Hartwig and his ex-wife.
Feb 19, 2021
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By  Al Edenloff
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Pope County not liable in 2013 child abuse death, appeals court affirms
The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a Pope County District Court decision that Pope County and its social workers are immune from liability in the 2013 child abuse death of 4-year-old Eric Parker Dean. A physician, daycare provider and teacher had reported suspected maltreatment of the youth prior to his death. The girlfriend of Eric Dean's father was convicted of murder while committing child abuse and is serving a life sentence.
Dec 23, 2019
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By  Tom Cherveny / Forum News Service
Farwell Norwegian Lutheran Church will open its doors to the public once again this weekend. An open house for the restored church is set for Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, from 1-4 p.m. Karen Tolkkinen / Forum News Service
Open house set for restored Farwell church
FARWELL, Minn. - The Farwell Norwegian Lutheran Church was in bad shape.Spotted with mold and bat droppings, it was decaying right in the heart of Farwell, population 51 along Highway 55 in northern Pope County.The once-thriving church had sat va...
Dec 15, 2017
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By  Karen Tolkkinen
An aerial image shows the Starbuck Marina where the invasive algae starry stonewort was discovered last week. Minnewaska Lake Association President Mike Stai is optimistic the fact the algae was found in the confined area of the marina could help kill off the starry stonewort through aggresive chemical treatment that was expected to start this week. (Photo courtesty of Starbuckcitygov.com)
Sports
Lake looking for KO in fight against starry stonewort infestation
GLENWOOD, Minn.-When announcing the discovery of starry stonewort in Lake Minnewaska last week, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said the invasive algae has never been eradicated from any U.S. lake where it has been found.Minnewaska ...
Aug 31, 2017
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By  Eric Morken
Tribune file photo/ Starry Stonewort has been confirmed in Lake Minnewaska in Pope County, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported on Monday. File photo shows a strand of starry stonewort from Lake Koronis, where the invasive species was first identified in a Minnesota lake.
News
Starry stonewort invasive species spreads to second Minn. lake this year
GLENWOOD, Minn. - Starry stonewort has been confirmed in Lake Minnewaska in Pope County, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reported Monday.This is the second new confirmation of starry stonewort in a Minnesota lake in 2017. It was ori...
Aug 21, 2017
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By  Tom Cherveny
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Three Minnesota felons charged with voter fraud
WILLMAR, Minn. - Three convicted felons in west central Minnesota have been charged with knowingly voting as an ineligible person in the 2016 general election.Bret Joseph Kasel, 34, and Darrell Leonard Webb, 57, both of Willmar, were charged in K...
Mar 2, 2017
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By  Gretchen Brown
News
Body of Glenwood deer hunter pulled from lake
GLENWOOD, Minn, -- An investigation is underway to determine how a deer hunter from Glenwood died Friday. The Pope County Sheriff's Office identified him as Jon Donald Kloos, 40, of rural Glenwood. In a statement issued Monday, Sheriff Tim Riley ...
Nov 16, 2015
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By  Forum News Service
News
Pope County 911 dispatcher charged with drug crimes
GLENWOOD, Minn. --A Pope County Sheriff's Office dispatcher has been arrested for allegedly conducting a transaction involving methamphetamine. To avoid a conflict of interest, Pope County Sheriff Tim Riley had asked the West Central Drug Task Fo...
Sep 14, 2015
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By  Forum News Service
News
Man鈥檚 death in Pope County under investigation
GLENWOOD, Minn. -- Officials are investigating a man's death late Wednesday in west-central Minnesota. Pope County sheriff's deputies arrived at a rural Gilchrist Township home around 11:25 p.m. Wednesday after receiving a 911 call. The caller sa...
Aug 15, 2014
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By  Forum News Service
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