Lakers crowned conference champions Feb. 28, 1963 – The Soo Line was about to petition to drop the two trains through Glenwood. The railroad wished to drop the two trains between Glenwood and Portal N.D., due to financial considerations. The Interstate Commerce Commission had already told railroad officials once that the trains must stay in operation. The annual… Read More
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Down Memory Lane
News | Published on February 27, 2023 at 1:55pm CST
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MAHS Concert Choir honored with performance at MMEA convention
News | Published on February 20, 2023 at 2:43pm CST
Under the direction of Vocal Music Instructor Gordy Moeller, the Minnewaska Area High School Concert Choir performed last week at the Minnesota Music Educators Association Annual State Convention. Being invited to perform at the convention is one of the highest honors bestowed on a high school choir. It was only the second time in Minnewaska Area… Read More
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Stop arm cameras installed on local school buses
News | Published on February 20, 2023 at 2:39pm CST
By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Safety has always been top priority for Palmer Bus Service and now all the large school buses used by Palmer Bus Service in the Minnewaska Area School District are equipped with cameras under the stop-arm of the bus. Thanks to a state grant, Palmer Bus Service recently installed the cameras to provide photos… Read More
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Starbuck Chamber presents new Water’s Edge owners with the ‘First Dollar’ award
News | Published on February 20, 2023 at 2:38pm CST
Water’s Edge owners, the Glomstads, last week received the “First Dollar” award from the Starbuck Chamber of Commerce. “We thought it would be a fun adventure,” Patty Glomstad said of their purchase of the Water’s Edge in Starbuck. Dave and Patty Glomstad and their children Kane and Kaylee purchased the Water’s Edge on July 1,… Read More
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Minnewaska elementary students lauch ‘I Love to Read’ activites
News | Published on February 20, 2023 at 2:37pm CST
Students at Minnewaska Area Elementary School are excited to “Read Around the World” as they participate in “I Love to Read” activities during the month of February. During the all-school assembly kick-off, where students learned how reading “ties us together,” everyone participated in a sing-along of Beads on One String by Dennis Warner. It illustrated… Read More
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Starbuck VFW presents awards to MAHS students
News | Published on February 20, 2023 at 2:35pm CST
Starbuck VFW Commander Bob Friesen and Auxiliary President Karen Tharaldson presented awards to the top seven out of 96 entries submitted from MAHS in the 2022-2023 “Voice of Democracy Scholarship” competition. Students pictured above are (from left): Gavin Cain, Connor Quelle, Ashlyn Bergemann, Kia Matt, Teagan Stark, Blake Nelson and Riley Larson. These seven students’… Read More
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DNR Forester to train volunteers to identify, survey and map buckthorn at Barsness park
News | Published on February 20, 2023 at 2:31pm CST
Kylee Berger, a Forester for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will return to Glenwood on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Last spring Berger toured parts of Barsness Park and consulted as to best practices in management of the invasive buckthorn. She met with volunteers working in the park and individuals interested in Cost-Sharing grants for private landowners. … Read More
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Governor proclaims Feb. 22 as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in Minnesota
News | Published on February 20, 2023 at 2:31pm CST
Minnesotans across the state will celebrate the seventh annual School Bus Driver Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Feb. 22. This large-scale day of appreciation will be realized by school districts, bus organizations and communities hosting a wide range of events, drawing attention to these dedicated professionals and the statewide bus driver shortage. To recognize this important profession,… Read More
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Replacing Starbuck Marina Lighthouse discussed by city
News | Published on February 20, 2023 at 2:30pm CST
By Kris Goracke Reporter Replacing the Starbuck Marina Lighthouse was a topic at the recent Starbuck City Council monthly meeting. Widseth has been working on designs and with various departments on what is permitted in the rebuilding of the lighthouse. “We are at the point now,” said Mayor Gary Swenson, “where we need to set a… Read More
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ASB Raises $23,000 through charity events at national sales conference
News | Published on February 20, 2023 at 2:29pm CST
American Solutions for Business hosted two charity efforts at their National Sales Conference, raising a total of $23,000. The first charity effort was the American Memorial Walk honoring late ASB Sales Associate, Frank Quinlan. This all-abilities walk happened the morning of Sunday, February 5th, and all registration fees and donations were presented to St. Christopher’s… Read More