During October, FAST Global Solutions celebrated ESOP Month as an employee-owned company. Several events took place already, including tours for the community, special meals, on-going games and contests, ESOP education and a special fundraiser for the Hearts and Hands Food Shelf in Glenwood. On Thursday, 13 FAST employees received a pie in the face as… Read More

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

Armful of Love committee members are preparing for the program that provides Christmas gifts for infants -18 years living in the household and a family holiday food package. The Pope County program was created to help relieve stressors that families may experience over the holiday season. Registration forms are available through the Pope County Family… Read More

Happenings at Central Square Mark your calendars for Central Square’s next 2022 Concert Series event on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. with the incredible duo, Branden & James. As seen on the television show, America’s Got Talent, these two outstanding performers will bring a refreshing energy and sound to Glenwood. There are still tickets available for… Read More

Contributed by Showstoppers board member Kaye Kriel Greetings! What lovely weather we are having this fall. It is 75 degrees at 3:30 on a Wednesday in November. While this IS fantastic fall weather, I know it won’t last forever. I find that my spirits improve if there are activities sprinkled through the winter months. What outing… Read More

Elections fill the headlines Nov. 8, 1962 – Minnesotans were still wondering who their governor was in the race between incumbent Gov. Elmer L. Anderson and Lt. Gov. Karl Rolvaag. The election results were close enough to necessitate a recount.  The Glenwood High School Laker band was to appear in concert for its annual fall presentation under… Read More

Blue Mounds farmer raised wagons of walnuts From the Glenwood Herald, Thursday, Nov. 9, 1922. Five cars of [Train] No. 104, the mixed train on the Soo Line, left the track west of Elbow Lake last Saturday. The track was badly torn up for some distance, but otherwise the smashup was not serious. Mrs. F.B.J. Bickle returned… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From November 8, 1912 Little Charlie Lysgaard visited school Monday afternoon. The little fellow, like all proper visitors, liked to see everything “going on” but becoming weary of what was “greek” to him, he fell asleep on a pile of coats with a muff for a pillow and slept until 4 o’clock. Supt. Torguson… Read More

The Someplace Safe Walk Against Domestic Violence crowded Minnesota Avenue in Glenwood last week to show support for victims of domestic violence. Several area supporters of the movement carried signs that said things like “Stop the silence, end domestic violence” and “Hands are not for hitting.” The walk ended at the Glenwood Chamber of Commerce… Read More

The DQ®/Orange Julius®, located at 243 Minnesota Ave. W in Glenwood recently received a PRIDE (Personal Responsibility in Delivering Excellence) Award from the Dairy Queen® system for achieving a high level of cleanliness and food safety. “We feel honored to have received such a prestigious award,” stated Jill Volkmann, owner of the Glenwood location. “We work… Read More