A community doesn’t just happen; it takes all kinds of people and many volunteers – people who give their time to help others. Such is the case of the small-town volunteer fire department. These departments would not exist if it weren’t for the many volunteers willing to leave their families, jobs and plans at a… Read More

The Minnesota Association of Community Theatres presented three lifetime achievement awards recognizing distinguished service to Minnesota Theatre.  The award’s luncheon was held at Lakeside in Glenwood on March 26 as part of the MACT*Fest that was conducted at Central Square Arts and Cultural Center.  Two of the three award recipients–Curtis Bredeson, Starbuck, and Kathy Ray, Barrett,… Read More

The Gladys Brang Foundation of Starbuck is now accepting local applications for grants to be awarded in 2023, it was announced last week.   To obtain an application, contact the Starbuck Chamber of Commerce, Eagle Bank (in Starbuck) or the Starbuck City Office, it was stated.  In addition, request a digital copy by e-mailing brangfoundation@gmail.com. The… Read More

The Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center invites members of the community to nominate someone special for the annual community awards.  These awards, sponsored by the Chamber and Welcome Center, recognize local individuals who have given their time and efforts to improve the community.  Awards include the Volunteer of the Year,  Civic Organization of… Read More

Bryce, Peyton, Makenna and Willow were honored for their winning designs for Minnewaska Elementary’s Bookmark Design Contest, an event which was a part of the school’s “Read Around the World” celebration. “A special shout out to Palmer Creations for their generosity in supporting the contest and printing bookmarks for our school and community to enjoy,”… Read More

The Starbuck Fire Department Auxiliary recently donated $7,680 to Meghan Chilan and “thanked everyone of you who supported our fundraising efforts” every Thursday at the Water’s Edge in Starbuck. For the Month of March, the SFD Auxiliary decided to donate all proceeds to Meghan Chlian and match what ever we made. In March, with your… Read More

Minnewaska Area Elementary students were recognized recently for their reading accomplishments. The following students earned their Accelerated Reader medal. In 1st Grade: Easton, Weston, Peyton, Camden, Paxton. In 2nd Grade: Aya, Kenley, Wyatt, Vanille, Everly, Milton, Evan, Emma, Adalynn, Kaylee, Autumn. In 3rd Grade: Eliza, Aria, Beckett, Amelia, Blake. Accelerated Reader is a program that… Read More

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Minnesota State Director Colleen Landkamer recently announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes in 2022.  The grants are being made available through supplemental disaster funding under the Rural Disaster Home Repair Grant Program. Through this program,… Read More

Sexual Assault Awareness Month, recognized nationally each April, is about more than just raising awareness of sexual violence. It is about coming together, educating communities and taking action. In fact, education and awareness are some of the best ways to prevent sexual violence, sexual harassment and exploitation. One way in which communities can take an… Read More

BIO Girls, a self-esteem building program that has been a resource for Pope County girls grades 2-6 for the past three years is searching for a new volunteer leader.  Based out of Fargo, ND, the BIO (Beautiful Inside and Out) Girls program combines life-skills lessons, mentorship, and non-competitive physical activity and has been proven to increase… Read More