Will local “Ringers” be up to the challenge this year?   You can be certain that with “bells in hand” they’ll be out in Pope County at both Tom’s Market locations “ringing their bells.”  “Please help us if you can, we would welcome the support of others who care and have a passion to make a difference… Read More

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, Glenwood and Starbuck city crews were busy with the annual task of placing Christmas lights in the downtown areas.  Pictured, Glenwood crews added the Christmas lights to a light pole near the Dairy Queen and Starbuck city crews added lights to a light pole near Eagle Bank in… Read More

The Minnesota DNR Snowmobile Safety Training Course for Youth and Young Adults will be offered in Glenwood at the Glenwood Police Department to interested snowmobile operators age 11 and older who wish to obtain a safety certificate. Anyone born after Dec. 31, 1976, must have a snowmobile safety certificate in order to operate a snowmobile… Read More

Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center and Chamber holiday lighting contest The Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center and Chamber will be holding a residential lighting contest for city or rural residents with a Glenwood address. Judging will take place Dec. 12-14 and winners will be announced on Thursday, Dec. 15. 1st Place – $150 (Minnewaska Dollars); 2nd… Read More

Starbuck dog saves owner’s life Nov. 29, 1962 – A prominent Methodist clergyman declared in Glenwood that he believed war with Russia was inevitable. The Rev. Ira Allen, Detroit Lakes, cited what he had seen in his international travels as evidence of his belief.  A Kensington girl was killed when the car in which she was riding… Read More

Washington apples for sale From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Nov. 30, 1922. Minnewaska Still Open. It is not many years that Lake Minnewaska has remained open until the last days of November like it has this year. Many a year the people have been skating all over the lake at this time. As the ice… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From December 6, 1912 A Height Social will be held at the school house near Jens Dahl’s, District 51 on Saturday. Ladies, bring a good lunch and cups for yourself and partner, and wear high-heeled shoes. Men, bring money and a smile. There will be no extra lunches sold so everyone must look out… Read More

According to news reports, the driver of semi truck was killed in a crash last week just south of Glenwood. According to the Pope County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch received a 911 call shortly after 12:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18. A 911 caller reported a semi vs. pickup truck crash on County Rd. 18 near Selnes Rd. Authorities… Read More

Chris and Andrew Madsen (father and son) of Glenwood are now the new owners of Captains Bar & Grill, a restaurant and bar that sits on the shores of Lake Minnewaska in Long Beach. The Madsens purchased the establishment in October of this year from Ken Moe, who had operated it after purchasing it in 2014… Read More

United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties, with the help of many volunteers, helped pack bags of food for the Backpack Attack Program at Lakeside in Glenwood last Tuesday. The event was part of the “Live United” luncheon and informs the community about projects and impact United Way is having on the community.  The Backpack… Read More