During December, Minnewaska Elementary students wrote letters of gratitude to some of the local businesses and individuals that have contributed to the school and the community. They have much to be thankful for and you can tell by the letters, it was stated.  Below are some of the student’s letters. Dear Teresa’s Turn Bakery, Thank you for… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From December 27, 1912 A wedding reception was tendered Hannah Borstad and Arthur Lee at Lake Hazel Wednesday.  Tom Dahl left last week for Albert Lea where he will visit friends and relatives for a week.  E. Hanson of Rolling Forks and Mrs. M.P. Highum of Cyrus passed away the past week.  Ed Olson ate Christmas turkey… Read More

The Soo Line was filled with Glenwood people From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Dec. 28, 1922. The chiropractic office conducted by the late Dr. Elizabeth Witts will be re-opened January 3 by Dr. S. N. Witts. * * * * * * * * * * * From the Glenwood Herald, Thursday, Dec. 28, 1922. A deal was… Read More

Ice unsafe in many areas Dec. 27, 1962 – The recount in the fall election in the race for governor showed Gov. Elmer L. Anderson still in the lead in the county though Karl Rolvaag had picked up 10 votes. Counters, or inspectors in Pope County were Arleigh Lund, the neutral inspector; Mrs. Frank Zima, the… Read More

“Building Resilience on your Farm and in your Family,” the 2023 Women in Ag Network Conference will be Feb. 7, 2023, in Willmar at the Willmar Conference Center (240 23rd Street SE, Willmar). This event will be a day of learning and networking for women involved in agriculture. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the… Read More

The University of Minnesota Extension is offering training for those that work with or know farm families experiencing stress, loss or tough decisions for their family or business. Ambiguous loss and farming facilitator training will be offered at 5 locations across the state of Minnesota during January. Locations include:  • Jan. 10 – St. Cloud Regional Extension… Read More

Rotary helps stuff bags of treats for students Glenwood Rotarians stopped by the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center to help fill bags of treats to be given to students at Minnewaska Area Elementary School.  In the right photo, Kay Blauert (right), executive director of the Welcome Center, prepares the assembly line… Read More

The Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber and Welcome Center held their living nativity scene last Thursday despite the weather conditions. Camels, donkeys, goats and sheep made the trek from the Brainerd area to help with the display, which is always a moving sight to see during the holiday season.  Check out more photos in our photo gallery!

Snow Doesn’t Stop Holiday Train Despite the cold and snowy weather, the Canadian Pacific Railroad Holiday Train made its way through Glenwood last week and put on quite a show. Kelly Prescott and Alan Doyle performed several holiday hits for a smaller crowd than normal because of the impending winter storm warning for the area…. Read More

Glacial Hills Elementary students recently were able to spend a day on the ice of Lake Minnewaska with many thanks to local businesses and volunteers. “As part of our commitment to our kids as an environmentally focused school, we expose kids to outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed during the many seasons of Minnesota,”… Read More