Thursday, August 16, 2018
Serving Pope County, Minnesota
Glacial Ridge Health System

News

  • Utility services to businesses dominates construction week

    | Published on August 13, 2018 at 11:03am CDT

    Workers from Riley Brothers Construction will spend a few more days wrapping up work on the first, and most complex, block in Phase IV of the Glenwood Complete Streets project. New water and sanitary sewer lines were installed on the first block east of Franklin Street and individual business water and sanitary sewer lines were also… Read More

  • 11th Annual Starbuck Dragon Boat Festival

    | Published on August 13, 2018 at 11:02am CDT

    The 11th annual Dragon Boat Festival rowed its way to Starbuck this past weekend. The day was filled with excitement and adrenaline. Community members arrived throughout the day to show their support and to cheer on their favorite team. There were glitter tattoos and inflatables as well as food vendors to keep everyone preoccupied when… Read More

  • County approves study to look at human services facility, staffing needs

    | Published on August 13, 2018 at 11:01am CDT

    By Zach Anderson news.times@hcinet.net The Pope County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proposal from David Drown Associates to conduct a Human Services staffing, structure and facility study for $13,500. County Coordinator Kersten Kappmeyer said that as one of the county’s largest departments, the Human Services department is also one of the county’s largest investments in people,… Read More

  • Results for Minnewaska Classic Car Show listed

    | Published on August 13, 2018 at 11:00am CDT

    Results from the 2018 Minnewaska Classic Car Show are in. Pictured above, the Best in Show car was a 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air owned by Dave and Dani Boots from Starbuck. Other recognized winners by name included: • Al and Jo Schug, Glenwood, with a 1937 Plymouth. Award given by Eagle Bank of Starbuck.  • Roger Anderson,… Read More

  • Pulmonary Rehab treats lung diseases at Glacial Ridge Health System

    | Published on August 13, 2018 at 10:59am CDT

    The pulmonary rehab department at Glacial Ridge Health System combines education and exercise activities for their patients with lung disorders, including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).  Symptoms of COPD include shortness of breath during physical activities, like walking, wheezing, chest tightness, a chronic cough, or frequent respiratory infections, such as pneumonia, plus other symptoms.  … Read More

  • Incumbents file for city; two file for school board

    | Published on August 13, 2018 at 10:58am CDT

    With just one more day to file for city and school board positions, only incumbents have filed for the open Glenwood City Commission seats.  Incumbent Scott Formo is seeking his second term as mayor and was the only one to file for that position by Monday. There are two seats open for re-election on the Glenwood… Read More