By John R. Stone Reporter Can a volunteer group accurately map locations of an invasive species infestations in 250 aces of Barsness Park? That’s what will be figured out later this spring when a group of volunteers evaluates the level of buckthorn infestation at hundreds of specific waypoints in Barsness Park. Kylee Berger, a forester with the Minnesota… Read More

By Kris Goracke Reporter Kari Steinbeisser from Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing presented the City of Starbuck’s 2022 audit at the March 13 city council meeting. Highlights of the audit included:  •General Fund Cash and Investment Balances: (2022) $1,702,150 compare to (2021) $1,622,083 •General Fund Receipts – Collected property taxes:  (2022) $605,793 compared to (2021) $593,853 •General Fund Disbursements – General government… Read More

Minnewaska Area Elementary School Second-grade students have been learning about adding coins up to $1.  Recently, they had the opportunity to practice these skills in a hands-on and real life experience. Here are some of the moments captured from Ms. Schlosser’s class! “The Coin Store” was set up in the library with different grocery items costing either… Read More

Congratulation to Minnewaska Area High School’s music program. Last week, both the Varsity and Concert Choirs and the Varsity and Concert Bands received Superior scores for their amazing performances at the MSHSL Large Group Band / Choir Contests. Pictured are the Concert Choir and the Varsity Choir performing at the Humanities Fine Arts building’s Recital… Read More

Glacial Ridge Veterinary Clinic employees were at the state capitol to support veterinary technician licensure in Minnesota. Currently, Minnesota is one of eight states that does not require a vet tech license.  “Licensing would elevate the veterinary technician field by increasing wages and keeping employees in the field longer. It seems odd that a person who… Read More

Kristi Winter, CNP, is the newest medical provider to join Glenwood Medical Center. Kristi enjoys all aspects of family medicine, especially building and maintaining relationships to care for people. “Connect. Empower. Inspire. These three words summarize how I strive to provide care during each patient interaction,” she stated. As an RN with over ten years of… Read More

Jeff and Taylor Borst of  Glenwood are Pope County’s participants in the 2023 Red River Valley Emerging Leadership Program. They, along with individuals from 15 other counties in northwestern and west central Minnesota, have taken part in educational sessions since October 2022.  Jeff is a manager at Union Dairy in Sauk Centre. The farm milks 2000… Read More

Glenwood City Commissioners approved a request from Glenwood Rotary Club to conduct a fundraiser to replace the wood picnic tables at City Park with polysteel picnic tables.  The Rotary club hopes to add 12 tables to the park, including two ADA assessable tables.  Glenwood Rotary President Jordan McMahon told commissioners that the club was pursuing donations… Read More

Central Square in Glenwood will be the site of MACT*Fest 2023, a biennial festival that showcases the best of community theatre, with performances, workshops, and networking opportunities for actors, directors, designers, and other theatre professionals. Theatre enthusiasts and community theaters from across the state are invited to attend MACT*Fest 2023.  The festival will take place from… Read More

The summer Dragon Boat Festival was first on the agenda at the Starbuck Chamber of Commerce board of directors regular monthly board meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb.28.  The meeting was postponed one week due to inclement weather on Feb. 21.  The company that supplies the boats for the festival offered to freeze its rates… Read More