The Arts flourish in rural Minnesota Reprinted from a story by Patricia Corrigan that was published Feb. 16 on nextavenue.org website. Last summer, Gloria Pfeifer took a class in plein air painting through the Art Colony, and now she’s scheduling a related workshop in Farwell, a town in rural farm country some 336 miles southwest of Grand… Read More

By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com A public hearing was held before the regular school board meeting to discuss a flexible learning year. The request is to begin school prior to Labor Day, on August 28, 2023. Minnesota statute requires schools hold three public hearing dates in order to have an early start. The final public hearing will… Read More

Heather Gaston of Sugar Glow by Heather received her first dollar from the Starbuck Chamber of Commerce. Heather makes her own sugar scrubs for skincare and pampering. 

Jackie Hill, owner of Lakes Area Residential Cleaning, recently accepted her first dollar from the Starbuck Chamber of Commerce by chamber board members Karen Tharaldson (left) and Dan Jahn. . Lakes Area Residential Cleaning is a service that offers basic cleaning and deep cleaning in both a residential and commercial setting.  

Applications accepted now through April 3 For the third year, the Minnesota State Fair is proud to continue the Beginning Exhibitor Livestock Learning Experience (BELLE) Grant, a program that awards grants and provides mentors to 15 youth livestock exhibitors who are first-time participants in the Minnesota State Fair. The BELLE Grant is funded by the… Read More

Registration deadline March 8 Lakes Area Age Friendly and the Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging have partnered together to bring “Bridging the Gap in Dementia Care” to the area. This presentation will be facilitated by Krisie Barron, a Licensed Social Worker and Certified Trainer.  This event will take place on Thursday, March 16, from 10… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From March 14, 1913 Prohibition won in Glenwood after the hottest fight on the option question ever witnessed in that beautiful lake city. This means Glenwood will be “dry” for two years; Lowry, as usual, went “wet” and as usual by a very slim margin, this years coming down to 2 votes 27-25. The… Read More

Kiwanis formed in Glenwood From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Mar. 8, 1923. Due to the recent thaw, the farmers have had to resort to the four wheeled vehicles instead of the bobs, as their means of conveyance. * * * * * * * * * * * From the Glenwood Herald, Thursday, Mar. 8, 1923.  A local… Read More

Drumline back in action March 7, 1963 – The Glenwood Lakers were eliminated from the district play when they lost to the Henning Hornets 68-63 in Alexandria in annual boys’ basketball action. The game went into overtime. Starbuck had, however, taken the subdistrict title by defeating Benson in overtime and the Villard Mallards teams in district… Read More

Have you ever attended a turtle art show or even heard of one? The exhibits promise to be an event for all ages to enjoy!  Thank you to all the Minnewaska Area Schools 7th – 12th graders who entered the BeKind contest with the theme, “Keep Going Keep Growing Kindness” in celebration of the 5th Anniversary… Read More