A community request answered, Ted Vigil comes to Glenwood There are only a handful of singers as beloved and instantly recognized in both voice and appearance as John Denver. Throughout his career, he recorded nearly 300 songs, about 200 of which he wrote himself. Many of his songs are deeply embedded in the American consciousness—who… Read More

Glacial Ridge Health System is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Claussen has joined our medical staff. With experience in family medicine and connections to the area, Dr. Claussen looks forward to caring for patients in the community.  Dr. Claussen is a board-certified physician known for his patient-first approach. He listens closely to his patients and… Read More

DyCast Specialties was recently recognized by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for its contributions and commitment to improving the workforce.  Because of a slowdown in sales, DyCast opted for a work-share program instead of layoffs. Employees are guaranteed 24 hours of work each week, allowing them to remain eligible for unemployment benefits…. Read More

The Starbuck Area Chamber of Commerce recently honored DeadEye/DEI Coatings with a “First Dollar” plaque. DeadEye/DEI Coatings is family owned and operated by Mike and Jodi Blair of Lowry, and was established in 2011. They offer high-end product finishing and services for manufacturing, as well as the general public, from laser engraving and firearm coatings… Read More

The Starbuck High School Class of 1959 held its 65th reunion on Sept. 14, at the Nutcracker Café in Starbuck. Class members attending were, from left: Lloyd Wilke, David Peterson, Dennis Sunde, Sandra Olson Hoff, LoAnne Williams Jaeck and Ron Bardal.

Now through 4 p.m. on October 10, the United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties is collecting gently used winter coats, hats, gloves, snowpants, scarves and boots at the United Way office, 503 Hawthorne Street, Alexandria. Items of all sizes are needed! Please make sure your donations are warm, washed and have working zippers. No… Read More

What to do when your pet goes missing or you find a missing pet Losing a pet can be a heart-wrenching experience for any pet owner and it’s something that is seen often at Pope County Humane Society and in our community. The anxiety and concern for your furry friend can be overwhelming. However, there… Read More

MDA offers safety tips Many farmers and custom applicators will soon apply anhydrous ammonia (NH3) after harvest. Even with a rush against time and the weather, safety should never be compromised. Accidents involving NH3 have proven how dangerous and deadly the fertilizer can be when not handled properly. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) offers the… Read More

Harvest is a busy time for many farms. As cooler temperatures replace summer heat, crops begin to dry down rapidly, increasing risk for dangerous fires on the farm. Hot equipment or engine sparks interacting with dry plant material and grain dust can become a highly combustible combination, making field fires a major concern for farmers. Safety… Read More

There will be a community-wide Infant Loss Remembrance Day to honor your child that has passed, and to aid you in your grieving. This is for any infant loss, whether it was recent or many years ago, whether it was due to miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, SIDS or any other reason, and whether this was your… Read More