The GRHS 5K Scrub Run/Walk is a family event; kids, strollers and dogs are welcome! The race is timed, but not officially, and the top male and female finishers receive a medal. Proceeds help support a local non-profit – Glacial Ridge Hospice. To help kick off summer vacation, the running of the annual GRHS Scrub Run… Read More

Last week, on May 3, Eagle Bank made a donation to the Minnewaska Lake Association (MLA). Pictured above are MLA member Bill Anderson (left) and Matt Daniels of Eagle Bank.

Reg Proulx, General Manager of Marthaler Chevy of Glenwood, is shown presenting a donation for the new pickleball courts.  Pickleball players Judy Peters (left) and Steve Loen (right)  are accepting the donation. Pickleball is an energetic game yet a low impact sport which can be enjoyed by all ages!  To make a donation, mail it… Read More

Deputy Andrew Pederson, Pope County Sheriff’s Office, recently became certified D.A.R.E. officer and will be joining Eric Thesing for Pope County.   Minnesota D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) welcomed 16 newly certified D.A.R.E. officers from the 50th class trained in Minnesota. These officers recently completed their two weeks of training conducted by D.A.R.E. America and hosted… Read More

Minnesota’s Fishing Opener is on May 14 this year and the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) is a top concern for many as anglers and boaters return to the lakes this spring and summer. Nick Phelps, Ph.D., with the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center at the University of Minnesota, answers questions about the steps… Read More

University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development educators and partners are facilitating webinars, providing information and resources for families and those who serve families to make informed decisions leading to greater health, resilience and well-being. All webinars are virtual and free. Follow links for each dynamic series to learn more about dates, times and registration. Family-friendly… Read More

The Pope County Corn and Soybean Growers held their annual meeting in March. Keynote speaker Tim Sullivan of Farm Rescue addressed the crowd, speaking to the importance of Farm Rescue’s mission – to help family farms and ranches bridge crises so they have an opportunity to continue viable operations. After the meeting, Pope County Corn and… Read More

Magnifi Financial was recently honored as “Member of the Month” for May by the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center. Pictured above (from left to right) are Jordan McMahon (Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber President), Devin Pederson (Magnifi Financial), Katie Bartyzal (Magnifi Financial), Kelly Gregory (Magnifi Financial), Matt Daniels (Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber… Read More

Senior News By Diane Kittelson, Pope County Senior Services Coordinator Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and more. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they choose to do it – and there… Read More

Happenings at Central Square This Saturday, May 14, at 7 p.m., experience multi-talented singer and performer Maud Hixson who will perform songs from the Doris Day songbook. Jazz Lives says of Hixson, “What Maud does is a special art, rooted in the deep desire to make singer and song interwoven and inseparable. She IS the song,… Read More