Without residents’ voices greater Minnesota stands to lose critical support for community-based services, according to a news release fro the Minnesota Board on Aging.  The Minnesota Board on Aging is tasked to create an equitable funding formula. The outcome of the proposed formula would mean funding cuts to outstate Minnesota; this includes 21 counties in Northwest… Read More

The statutory end of the snowmobile riding season on grant-in-aid trails is midnight, March 31, when permits with private landowners expire. Snowmobile trails will remain open on public land while weather and snow conditions permit. Riders should be aware that trail grooming operations will cease when conditions are too warm to effectively groom. “We have had… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety used Severe Weather Awareness week to provide information about what to do during a tornado. In a house with a basement:  •Avoid windows.  •Get in the basement and under some kind of sturdy protection (heavy table or workbench), or  cover yourself with a mattress or sleeping bag.  •Know where very heavy objects… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From April 11, 1913 Mrs. Knute Hoverud, Sr. passed away Thursday night. She had been suffering for several years with a deadly cancer. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday. She is survived by one son, Knute Hoverud and six daughters, Mrs. Mikkel Helland of Barsness, Mrs. Carl Gilbertson of Benson, Mrs. Peder Lysen of Langhei,… Read More

Last issue of Westport World under H.C. Petersen From the Glenwood Herald, Thursday, April 12, 1923.  H.P. Limperich & Son are having the basement room of the First National Bank fixed up and will move their electric store to that place soon. The lake broke open on April 16th last year. We wonder if it will do… Read More

Hunt’s Resort has new owners April 18, 1963 – Vern Maanum, White Bear Lake Township farmer, was named Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year by the Glenwood Jaycees. Maanum, 35, farmed with his wife, Mavis. Presenting the award were Jaycees Bill Noyes and Gordon Jacobson. Pope County’s jail, which had been used since before the turn of… Read More

Glenwood approves TIF District to address Fremad demolition, redevelopment By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com Glenwood City Commissioners last Wednesday approved establishing two Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Districts within the city. Both TIF Districts were established by unanimous votes and there was no opposition voiced at the public hearings on the districts. One of the TIF Districts established was to… 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

Old Firehall Brewing Co. owners plan to open in late April By Kris Goracke Reporter According to Thompson Island Brewing, “A craft brewery is, by definition, an independent brewery.” The term “craft” has to do with the fact that these breweries emphasize quality beer and tend to view beer production as more of an art form… Read More

Starbuck VFW Auxiliary hosts fundraiser By Kris Goracke Reporter With designs to consider, a potential location chosen, and soil borings taken, the Starbuck City Council is moving closer to replacing the Starbuck Marina Lighthouse. Keeping up with the momentum is the Starbuck VFW Auxiliary as they host a fundraiser for the project. The fundraiser, a cash party,… Read More