110 YEARS AGO From January 17, 1913 G.C. Wollan reported a part of Lobeck’s speech before the Glenwood WTCU “By Request” in last week’s Herald. We are surprised to find prohibition extracts to the Herald even “by request” considering the narrow-minded editor of that paper hates prohibition.  We understand that E.P. Lindgren of this place had a wordy… Read More

School lunch changes are hard to miss Jan. 10, 1963 – Sara Jean Peterson was the first baby of the year to arrive at the Glenwood Community Hospital. She was the daughter of DeWayne and Carol Peterson and the fourth child in the family. Her father had just been elected president of the Glenwood Chamber of Commerce… Read More

New owners of Kroonblawd’s Tailor Shop From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Jan. 11, 1923. The Glenwood Shipping Association held their annual meeting at the city hall of Tuesday of this week. The old officers were reelected with G. M. Gandrud as president, George Hurst, Secretary, and Hans Moen, director. The old Directors, P. Nelson and… Read More

Massman Companies, Inc. is pursuing a potential $16.3 million expansion of its operations to Alexandria, it was reported last week by the Echo Press. The Alexandria City Council supported the packaging company’s Job Creation Fund application through the Minnesota Department of  Employment and Economic Development (DEED). In 2021, Massman acquired 80 west of Alexandria across from the… Read More

State Rep. Paul Anderson, R-Starbuck, who represents the Pope County area in the Minnesota Legislature, announced last week that applications are now being accepted for a new grant program to support Minnesotans purchasing their first farm. The Down Payment Assistance Grant Program is managed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and it offers dollar-for-dollar matching up… Read More

University of Minnesota Extension will present a series of webinars to support families and those who serve families in making informed decisions that lead to greater health, resilience and well-being. All webinars are virtual (through Zoom) and free. Register online:  https://z.umn.edu/ExtFamWebinars2023Jan-Apr  Family Friendly Earth Care Learn more about global health and wellness, including how to eat healthier for… Read More

NAMI Minnesota is launching a new initiative. Hearts+Minds is a free wellness program designed to educate and empower individuals to manage their mental and physical health. It was developed by NAMI National, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans since 1979.  People from all over Minnesota can… Read More

By Walker Orenstein Minnpost.com  For state lawmakers used to answering questions with lengthy but opaque speeches or well-rehearsed soundbites, being forced to give brief answers offers more clarity on the issues facing the Minnesota Legislature. Or, at least more entertaining responses. “Brief” was the task for legislative leaders Wednesday when faced with a ‘lightning round’ of questions,… Read More

By Stan Popovich Are you looking for all of the answers on how to reduce your persistent fears and anxieties? Fear and anxiety can ruin your life if you do not know how to overcome it. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their everyday anxieties, stresses,… Read More

The Highway 29 overpass project entered its final stages in October and was completed and open for traffic by November of 2022. Although the actual construction took two construction seasons, local and state officials spent more than a decade planning and working toward a viable project that would add safety measures by eliminating the Canadian… Read More