The communities of Starbuck and Glenwood turned out to celebrate the 35th annual Lefse Dagen (Lefse Days), Saturday at the historic NP Depot in Starbuck. The event included a chance for visitors to check out the Lefse Hall of Fame, 1882 NP Depot, 1909 Caboose, Skoglund Building, Mercantile Building, VFW Display, Threshing Kitchen, Viking Long Boat… Read More

By Marie Chan Reporter If you live in Glenwood, chances are you have crossed paths with retired chief of police, Ivan Fossen, affectionately known as “Chief” to many. Standing tall with a distinctive handlebar mustache, Fossen has left an indelible mark on this community. Despite retiring 23 years ago, he has filled the years since with… Read More

Ivan Fossen to receive ‘Lifetime’ Achievement’ award on May 23 By Marie Chan Reporter If you live in Glenwood, chances are you have crossed paths with retired chief of police, Ivan Fossen, affectionately known as “Chief” to many. Standing tall with a distinctive handlebar mustache, Fossen has left an indelible mark on this community. Despite retiring 23… Read More

By Rick Gail Lowry American Legion Adjutant Lowry American Legion Gust F. Holden Post #253 will honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our great country on Memorial Day, May 29, in the Lowry Community Center. Guest speaker for this year’s program will be Brigadier General Greg A. Haase (retired), of Apple Valley. Lowry American Legion Honor… Read More

David Cooley, of Glenwood, was awarded the Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museum’s Volunteer of Excellence award in April at the organization’s annual meeting in Austin, Minnesota. Last week, Pope County Museum staff presented him with his certificate and pin at a museum event. Cooley was recognized for his years of service and dedication to… Read More

The Pope County Museum will host a presentation on Saturday, June 10  at 10 a.m. titled “The Grange: A Fraternity of farmers that championed rural America.” Agricultural historian T.J. Malaskee delves into the long forgotten history of America’s first fraternity of farmers, the Grange.  The Grange was a radical post-Civil War Era movement that pushed for progressive… Read More

University of Minnesota Extension Educator Cindy Hale will present a webinar on buying and selling cottage foods at farmers’ markets later this month.   The free webinar will be from noon to 1 p.m. on May 25. Attendees will learn about what they can expect to see at spring farmers’ markets, with a special emphasis on… Read More

General Federation of Women’s Clubs Potpourri Glenwood and GFWC Starbuck each won awards at the GFWC MN State Convention held at Arrowwood May 5-7 in Alexandria. Clubs are awarded for exceptional activities in eleven areas. GFWC Potpourri received the environment award for their program about the goats in Barsness Park, making the park more accessible… Read More

District 3: (includes this area) Last updated: 2023-05-15 CO Daniel Baumbarger (Glenwood) reports enforcement efforts for the week were concentrated on checking fishermen, turkey hunters and ATV operators. Additional time was spent working AIS and boating safety. Fishermen are reminded that water from lakes can’t be transported in bait buckets or live-wells. CO Andrew Goodman (Fergus Falls) focused… Read More

The Pope County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously in the passage of a resolution adopting the Pope County Solid Waste Designation. The ordinance regulates the transportation and delivery of solid waste generated within the county, defines the geographic area, the type and quantities of solid waste subject to designation, specifies the points of delivery of… Read More