Lakeside Ballroom burned to the ground June 6, 1963 – The annual 4-H Field Day produced a number of champions. Pictured in the Tribune representing their club at the awards ceremony were Phil MacIver and Helen Odegaard of the Ben Wade Blazers, Ann Anderson and Judy Anderson, also of Ben Wade, Darrell Espelien and Duane Tollefson of… Read More
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Down Memory Lane
News | Published on May 26, 2023 at 12:52pm CDT
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Minnewaska Area High School Spring Choir Concert
News | Published on May 22, 2023 at 2:51pm CDT
The Minnewaska Area High School choirs performed their spring finale concert. Under the direction of Gordy Moeller, the Varsity Choir and Concert Choir each wowed the crowd with selections ranging from spiritual music to a Bob Dylan classic. Several students performed solos and the choir was congratulated for their performance at the Minnesota Music Educators… Read More
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Minnewaska Area School 7th and 8th Grade Spring Band Concert
News | Published on May 22, 2023 at 2:47pm CDT
Minnewaska Area seventh and eighth grade bands including seventh grade jazz and Jazz 2, put on a great performance last week. The lineup included some jazz favorites, concert band selections, a Jurassic Park song and a Beatles song. Several students had solos including Holly Hennen, Owen Greene, Brock Jacobs, Jeffrey Pederson, Jack Payne, Owen Armstrong… Read More
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Chamber awards luncheon is Tuesday
News | Published on May 22, 2023 at 2:45pm CDT
Each year the Glenwood Chamber of Commerce and the Glenwood Welcome Center hosts the annual business meeting and the Community Awards Luncheon from 11:30- 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23 at the Minnewaska House Brewing Co. + Grill. This year a change was made to focus on the community awards, according to Kay Blauert, executive… Read More
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Lefse Dagen in Starbuck
News | Published on May 22, 2023 at 2:40pm CDT
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
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Area programs set for Memorial Day
News | Published on May 22, 2023 at 2:38pm CDT
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
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Former Glenwood Chief of Police to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
News | Published on May 22, 2023 at 2:37pm CDT
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
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Brigadier General Greg A. Haase will give the keynote address at Memorial Day program in Lowry
News | Published on May 22, 2023 at 2:35pm CDT
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
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David Cooley receives ‘Volunteer of Excellence’ from Museum Alliance
News | Published on May 22, 2023 at 2:35pm CDT
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
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History presentation set Saturday, June 10 at Pope County Museum
News | Published on May 22, 2023 at 2:34pm CDT
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