The Minnewaska Parent and Teacher Organization and the Minnewaska staff invited any special adult(s) to join their child(ren) for breakfast last week. This was in celebration of National School Breakfast Week. Each grade level had their own special day to share breakfast. This was an opportunity for parents, guardians, etc. to see what students are… Read More

MAHS Choir received top ratings at the Large Group Choir Contest held at Minnewaska Area High School last week.  The Varsity Choir received 3 Superiors with score of 36, 36, 37, out of 40. The Concert Choir (shown here) also received 3 Superiors with scores of 39, 40, 40 out of 40.

•Pending board approval, MAHS alum Jeff Iverson to take over Choir After a remarkable tenure spanning 10 years with the Glenwood School District and an astounding 33 years with Minnewaska Area Schools, esteemed choir director Gordy Moeller announces his retirement.  Moeller has been a cornerstone of the school’s music department, leaving behind a legacy of musical excellence and mentorship…. Read More

It’s been a winter  for the record books. Not enough snow fell and temperatures were well above average in what has been termed the warmest meteorological winter.  The lack of snow and warm temperatures meant no ice fishing, snowmobiling, skiing or other activities Minnesotans enjoy during the winter months. And, it likely will mean an early ice-out… Read More

•Bill would mean $1.875 million for child care, in Pope County U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $1,875,000 in funding for a project to create a new child care center licensed for 100 children from newborns to school-aged children as well as a community… Read More

National History Day is a co-curricular program for students in eighth and ninth grade, focusing on historical research and analysis about a topic of their choosing. This year’s theme was Turning Points in History, and students worked hard to create either an exhibit board, documentary, research paper, or a website on their topic. The students… Read More

Pope Soil and Water Conservation District is co-hosting the Irrigators Clinic on Thursday, March 28 in Alexandria. This event will be of interest to anyone who is actively engaged in irrigation on agricultural lands and interested in soil health, irrigation technology advances, cover crops, water appropriation permitting and research, it was stated in a news… Read More

By Melanie Stegner Reporter A public hearing will be held on April 2 at 9 a.m. regarding the intent to adopt three different public ordinances, it was decided at last week’s Pope County Board of Commissioners meeting.  The use of cannabis in public places, regulating dangerous, at-large and nuisance animals, and repealing outdated provisions of the Pope… Read More

It won’t be long now and we’ll move into the open water season for Lake Minnewaska and other area lakes.  Over the weekend, Pelican Lake was declared completely open. That usually happens about a week or so before Minnewaska becomes ice free. Above, ice piled up on shore near North Lake Shore Drive as warm… Read More

Now is the time of year for anglers and hunters to buy new fishing and hunting licenses. Minnesota fishing, hunting and trapping licenses for 2023 expired Thursday, Feb. 29. Licenses for 2024 are now available wherever fishing and hunting licenses are sold, online (mndnr.gov/buyalicense) and by telephone at 888-665-4236. Online buyers can print the license… Read More