The 33rd annual Eple Tiden (Apple Time) celebration will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the historic Starbuck Depot with hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.  There is no charge for admission. The popular Glacial Hills Elementary students entertain at 11 and back again this year will be the happy and… Read More

A Halloween event called the “Un-Fair Scare” will be at the Pope County Fairgrounds in Glenwood for three weekends during October, according to Ben Schirmers, organizer of the event.   “When I heard Fright Nights had shut down after last year I started talking with the Pope County Fair Board and making plans to use one… Read More

A young photographer with a good eye for a beautiful photograph captured this image of sunset in Starbuck.  The photographer was 10-year-old Carter Taffe, son of Chris and Kristie Taffe of Starbuck.

Minnewaska Laker Homecoming 2024 is set for this week and includes a parade in Glenwood. The 2024 Laker Homecoming Celebration’s culmination will be a parade in Glenwood on Friday starting at 4 p.m. and traveling from Barsness Park west on 8th Ave. SE to 2nd Street SE and the on 4th Ave. SE ending near the… Read More

Auxiliary of GRHS set to celebrate 20 years of elegance and fundraising Time is running out to purchase tickets for the Harvest Ball!  On Saturday, October 5, Minnewaska House Brewing Co. + Grill will be infused with all the nostalgia and comfort inspired by a vintage fall atmosphere. Community members are invited to wear their finest and… Read More

Alyssa Pederson, age 13, recently demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication in Taekwondo, earning the promotion to her new rank of 1st poom junior black belt. The first day of her test, she demonstrated her knowledge about Taekwondo history, traditions, gym rules, and Korean terms. She also completed a 90 minute physical test to push her… Read More

By Blake Karas Middle School Principal Minnewaska Area Schools Minnewaska Area Middle School is off to a fantastic start for the new school year! Students are engaged, eager to learn, and forming new friendships, creating a positive and uplifting atmosphere in our classrooms. We are excited about the adventures that lie ahead as we embark on another year… Read More

By Kris Goracke Reporter At the September Starbuck City Council meeting, plans to rebuild the Starbuck Locker and clarify property boundaries were key discussion points. Mathias Briard, owner of the Starbuck Locker, presented his request to the council, seeking the vacation of a dedicated right-of-way (R.O.W.). Briard explained his plans to rebuild the Starbuck Locker after it… Read More

According to a recent press release, Governor Tim Walz announced a new grant to support new farmers in Minnesota. The Beginning Farmer Equipment and Infrastructure Grant program through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will provide up to $20,000 to reimburse costs associated with farm equipment purchases and farm infrastructure development. “Thanks to our farmers and… Read More

The number of small game hunters in Minnesota in 2023 increased slightly from 2022 and was 5% below the 10-year average. Overall, 230,283 small game licenses were sold for the 2023-24 hunting seasons, compared to the 10-year average of 242,688 small game licenses. But similar to the previous year, hunters who did pursue the top… Read More