USDA Rural Development is accepting applications for very low- and low-income individuals and families seeking to purchase or repair a home in a rural area. The Direct Home Loan program offers financing to qualified very-low and low-income applicants that are unable to qualify for traditional financing. No down payment is required, and the interest rate could… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From March 20, 1914 Hurrah! For Starbuck is dry.  Nelson Bros. were shopping at Langhei City Saturday night.  The Wear-U-Well shoes will be sold in Starbuck hereafter. These shoes are made in the biggest shoe factory in the world and will be shipped direct from the factory to Starbuck, in this way, cutting out the middleman…. Read More

Senior class to hold play at McCauley Opera House From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, March 20, 1924. The Senior class of 1924 have been practicing diligently for a class play that will be given at the McCauley Opera House on March 28. The title of the play is: “Come Out of the Kitchen.” The play is… Read More

Proposal for a clinic in Brooten under discussion March 19, 1964 – A former Glenwood woman was killed by a Minneapolis attorney. The man shot the woman whom he said he had spent thousands of dollars since they had been dating but that she had recently been dating someone else. Rhonda Bueckens, 13, was the winner of… Read More

•  Late run by Wildcats ends great season for Minnewaska Area girls The NLS Wildcats held off the Minnewaska Area Lakers during the sub-section girls basketball finals at Willmar last Tuesday night, 52-42. The Lakers, who ended the season with an 20-9 overall record, trailed by only two points, 31-29, with 15:18 left in the second half. … Read More

Minnewaska Area Elementary proudly announces that Mrs. Mary Johnsrud, a dedicated first-grade teacher, has been bestowed with the esteemed title of Cool 94.3 Teacher of the Month. This recognition is a testament to Mrs. Johnsrud’s exceptional commitment to education and her profound impact on the lives of her students. The accolade was formally presented to Mrs…. Read More

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