Starbuck Telephone Co. manager elected to State Board of Directors From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Feb. 5, 1925 For some time, every home in Glenwood has been urged to use the city water sparingly—and they are still urged to do so. However, in the matter of a week or so the city expects to have… Read More

Fishing Derby expected to attract at least 6,000 Feb. 3, 1955 – The Associated Press sent representatives to Glenwood to cover ice fishing. “Crappietown” at the time had 800 houses in it. Knute Eide, mayor of the ice village for the past 13 years, was facing opposition in the person of Oscar Bjork. Streets and signs… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From Feb. 5, 1915 On Wednesday at high noon, Anton Berg and Mrs. Sarah Skare were united in marriage at the residence of Rev. Koefod in Glenwood. The wedding party autoed over to Glenwood shortly before noon, and returned after the ceremony. The bridesmaids were the Misses Mabel Evenson, Ida Hagestuen and Florence Evenson…. Read More

REQUEST FOR QUOTES Grove Lake Township is asking for Quotes for the upcoming seasons of services. Accepting Quotes until March 20th 2025. 1) Grading/Ditch Mowing 2025 2) Snow Removal  – 2025-2026      Grove Lake has approx. 27      miles of roads. 3) Gravel hauling/laying 2025 we      will need approx. 5 miles of      gravel at approx. 200 yds per   … Read More

Sheriff Tim Riley recommends Brecht to remainder of his term The upcoming vacancy in the Pope County Sheriff’s Office was a key topic of discussion at the regular meeting of the Pope County Commissioners. With a room full of deputies in attendance, Pope County Sheriff Tim Riley recommended Nathan Brecht as his successor. “My recommendation to… Read More

On January 16th, Minnewaska Area Elementary 3rd graders went on an exciting trip to Andes Tower Hills. The students had a blast enjoying the sunny day while skiing and tubing. Many students tried skiing for the first time, and others showed off their skills on the slopes. The tubing hill was a favorite, with kids… Read More

Rehearsals are underway for Minnewaska Showstopper’s Annual winter dinner theater production. This year’s play is Drinking Habits by Tom Smith. This hilarious comedy will be performed at the Lakeside Ballroom on Friday, January 31, and Saturday, February 1. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner is served at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m…. Read More

Third in a historic series on the Glenwood Band Shell It was 1913 and excellent concerts were being held at the McCauley Opera House or on the Lakeshore. Word by April was that a movement was a foot to erect a band stand in the City Park. That way the “boys” could appear for open… Read More

Glacial Ridge Health System is excited to introduce the addition of robotic-assisted surgery to its Center for Surgical Care, featuring the da Vinci® Surgical System. This advanced technology enhances compassionate, patient-centered care locally. Dr. Billie Jo Grieve, a board-certified surgeon with extensive experience in minimally invasive surgeries and trained in robotic-assisted techniques, will be utilizing… Read More

Rotary’s CA$H BASH event set for April 5; tickets are available Tickets sales for Minnewaska Rotary Club’s second annual CA$H BASH are underway and the Rotary’s committee for the event reported last week that money raised at CASH BASH will be distributed to six cities within Pope County.   Only 200 raffle tickets will be sold… Read More