The Minnesota Energy Assistance Program has raised the maximum amount eligible Minnesota households can receive to pay for emergency fuel deliveries this winter by 150%, it was announced last week.  The Energy Assistance Program, administered by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, increased the maximum crisis benefit from $600 to $1,500, allowing eligible homeowners and renters to… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Pheasants Forever are inviting hunters to join the Hunter Mentor Challenge and take someone hunting who has never hunted before or has not hunted in a while. “When you pay it forward and recruit someone new into hunting, it can be a life-changing moment for both of you,” said… Read More

Article submitted by Kathryn Kyvig, secretary The VFW Auxiliary to Starbuck Post 4582 held their regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the meeting room of the VFW with President Karen Tharaldson presiding. The Chaplain offered the opening prayer and the pledge to the flag was given.  The roll call of officers… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From December 20, 1912 Mrs. Oline Lorvig was severely injured on the way home from the Indherred Bazaar Saturday when the buggy in which she was riding tipped, spilling the occupants. She sustained a broken ankle bone.  The Indherred girls made a hit with their Sale at the Town Hall Saturday. The proceeds amounted to $149.85…. Read More

Windmill and water tank taken down in Lowry From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Dec. 21, 1922. Professional ads this week:  Dr. R. Pennington, Dentist. Office over McCauley Theater. Verne Lemcke, Teacher of Violin at McCauley Opera House Saturday and Monday. Frank Zima, Attorney at Law, Office in Webster Block. Dr. Jeffers, Dentist, Office over Pope County Bank. H. J. Berry,… Read More

Lake Minnewaska swallowing up motor vehicles Dec. 20, 1962 – Area residents were getting ready for Christmas. It didn’t appear that the area was going to have a white Christmas as there was no snow on the ground just five days before the big day.  It had been decided that the proposed new county historical society building… Read More

Choir students perform in 31st annual Christmas Concert Minnewaska Area High School choir students performed in the 31st annual Christmas Concert, Sunday, putting on two performances for the community in the high school auditorium.   Taking part in the concert were the Concert Choir, 9th-10th grade Varsity Choir, 7th-8th grade Jr. High Choir, several Jazz Choirs,… Read More

Minnewaska Area students celebrate the holiday season! It was a busy week of concerts in the Minnewaska Area Auditorium last week as holiday music took center stage.  The Minnewaska kindergarten and first grade classes entertained family and friends, Tuesday, Dec. 6, with the kindergarten classes taking the stage at 6 p.m. and the 1st grade… Read More

Kindergarten and First Grade had their Christmas concerts last Tuesday, December 6th. See more photos in our photo gallery!

The Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber and Welcome Center held its Christmas Open House and Family Night last Thursday. Santa Claus was in attendance along with Jolly McJingles. Coloring contest pages were available as well as cookie decorating, treats and a take and make project. Horse-drawn wagon rides took attendees on a spirited ride through town…. Read More