Minnewaska Area Elementary School kicked off a new Parents Assisting Laker Students (P.A.L.S.) program this fall. It’s an addition that’s spreading smiles, uplifting spirits and stirring up positivity through the halls of the elementary building.  The P.A.L.S. program encourages parents and other trusted adults to volunteer on Wednesdays to serve as positive role models for more… Read More

Locally inspired art by Glenwood native artist Marie Merten Central Square is hosting a gallery reception for local artist Marie Merten this Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Merten’s original paintings are perfect one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts for friends and family. The exhibit is on display through December 31st and features over 25 paintings in oil and… Read More

The board of the Ann Bickle Heritage House (ABHH) would like to give a special thanks to the Waterama royalty and the Miss Minnewaska Royalty for helping to serve during their holiday teas this year. Pictured above is Miss Minnewaska Queen Miranda Longtin along with her mom, Rebecca (left) and sister-in-law, Kendra. Top right is… Read More

Sam Peters, the son of David and Julie Peters of Glenwood and 2019 graduate of Minnewaska Area High School, has been selected to participate in Theatre Gallery’s presentation of “Fuzzy Gray Lines.”  On Dec. 9, 10 and 11 from 7-9 p.m. in the Rob and Judy Gardner Laboratory Theatre, Gustavus Adolphus College will be presenting the… Read More

By Tim Douglass tdouglass@pctribune.com ATV and golf cart owners can now drive those vehicles on Glenwood city streets once they successfully apply and receive a permit (and sticker) at City Hall.  ATVs and golf carts must display a sticker on the vehicles to be legal on city streets.   Two new ordinances allowing golf carts and ATVs… Read More

Glenwood City Commissioners directed city administration to further reduce the city’s budget and levy before it is finalized this month. Commissioners had adopted a preliminary 2023 budget that created a 9 percent levy increase over 2022.  Last Wednesday, commissioners said they wanted a budget that reflected an 8 or 8.5 percent increase in the 2023 levy. City… Read More

State Rep. Paul Anderson, R-Starbuck, has gained an appointment to continue serving as the lead Republican on the House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee for the 2023-24 biennium. Anderson, entering his eighth term, has been the top Republican on agriculture the last two years and has served related committees throughout his House tenure. “I want to work… Read More

With the ice on the lakes, the fishing begins. Local bait shops last week shared some fishing reports and tips.  According to Brock at Last Cast Bait and Tackle in Starbuck, “there have been some people fishing with reports of 4 to 5 inches of ice on Minnewaska. Sunfish, crappies and some walleyes are being caught… Read More

A “bag” that turned out to be an owl Dec. 6, 1962 – The City of Glenwood’s long-time Santa retired after 30 years on the job. Clint Torguson stepped down, figuring it was time to spend a Christmas Eve with his family. His wife, Peg, dressed as Mrs. Santa, often accompanied him on the 25-50 visits he… Read More

Unlawful sale of moonshine From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Dec. 7, 1922. Peder Brosvig arrested on the charge of selling moonshine.  One of those who have been instrumental in degrading this community by the unlawful sale of moonshine has come to grief for his action. The arrest was made by Sheriff Ness last Saturday on a… Read More