Deadline is March 6 Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more are invited to apply for the 2023 Century Farm Program. Produced by the Minnesota State Fair in conjunction with the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, the Century Farm Program was created to promote agriculture and honor historic family farms in the… Read More

The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will be offering a 55+ Driver Discount Course on Feb. 22, 3-7 p.m., at Minnewaska Area High School, 25122 State Highway 28, Glenwood. A Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center certified instructor will update you on defensive-driving tips, changes in laws, vehicle technology, and traffic safety.   This class will save… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From February 14, 1913 Little chilly these days. Gilman Aaberg enjoyed Friday evening with another Gilman in Langhei. Mr. Aaberg is superintending his father’s farm and it is needless to state he is doing well.  Hilda Thorson is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hans Hanson near Lake Hazel at present, taking care of domestic work.  A crowd… Read More

Marthalers to expand Feb. 7, 1963 – Glenwood High School’s one-act play cast was set to enter competition on the district level. Involved in the cast were David Wedum, Marlys DeBoer, Jack Achter, Steve Kettells and Curt Anderson. Directing was Maureen Costello assisted by Eileen Schroeder, William Schroeder and Jeanne Sonenstahl. An elderly Gilchrist Township man was… Read More

Bank opens on time in spite of morning explosion From the Glenwood Herald, Thursday, Feb. 8, 1923.  All the business places in Glenwood will be closed next Monday during the ski tournament from 1:00 to 5:00 o’clock. Mr. Huseth [Farwell] is the latest possessor of a radio outfit, which makes six here. Mr. Limperich of Glenwood has installed… Read More

This week at Minnewaska Elementary in Leigha Janssen’s 2nd Grade classroom, students have been working on creating solutions to various problems using LEGOs. The students were put into groups to create such things as a bridge, a fan, a scarecrow and a swing. “They enjoyed being able to create and come up with new and… Read More

With gas taxes, motor vehicle excise taxes and tab fees are all coming in lower than was projected a year ago, are tax hikes coming? By Peter Callaghan   Minnpost.com The primary mood among Minnesota state lawmakers this session is giddy, that lighthearted feeling that comes from the spending and tax cut potential of a $17.6 billion surplus…. Read More

Tax-forfeited, deteriorating Fremad building could be gone by July By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com The fate of the Fremad building has been decided and the county is moving forward with a demolition plan set to cost roughly $730,000, which includes the costs of obtaining adjoining properties.  The county has executed purchase agreements for the Law Building and a building… Read More

Minnewaska’s Business Professionals of America attended the regional competition on Friday, Jan 20 and two members, Molly Hjelm and Xi Li, were regional officers and helped put together and run the day.  Minnewaska had 11 out of its 14 members qualify for the State competition to be held in Minneapolis in March.  Here are the results:  Health Administration… Read More

School, city, county leaders to discuss proposal this Wednesday at MAHS  A partnership between Minnewaska Area Schools and Kingdom Kids Child Care Center could be a solution to address the future of Kingdom Kids and enhance preschool options for area families, it was announced last week. The partnership could expand preschool options and daycare programming at… Read More