Minnewaska Area High School students show their Laker Pride at a recent volleyball game on the home court.  The students were dressed in red, white and blue for that night’s theme: USA.  

The Starbuck General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC) is hosting a public forum for the Starbuck City Council candidates on Wednesday, October 2, at 7:00 p.m. at the Starbuck Community Center. This forum will feature all four candidates running for mayor: Cody Blevins, Jeff Kleven, Gary Swenson, and Luke Wilde. In addition, five candidates are competing… Read More

 The Pope County Museum is hosting a presentation on Native American ceramics found in Pope County on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. Minnesota State University Moorhead Emeritus Professor, George R. Holley, Ph.D. will present: “How an Archaeologist Makes Sense of the Past: An Example Using Pope County” In spite of the limited evidence available from the… Read More

Work began last Tuesday on a reconstruction project on County Road 17 from at Pezhekee Road to the southwest of the Canal Cove area. The work is being done by Joe Riley Construction of Morris, the low bidder on the project.  The road will be resurfaced during the project, which is estimated to be completed… Read More

It’s been another month of progress on Highway 114 road construction. Crews continue with utility replacements in the city of Lowry. As they get closer to the Highway 55 intersection with storm sewer and water main replacements, motorists can expect to encounter lane closures and flaggers on Highway 55 while crews work near that intersection.  Concrete… Read More

By Claire Fletcher Bucthorn Brigade  Nature has always been healing and restorative for me, as studies show it is for all of us. With a job and small children, it can be challenging to make time to get out and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. However, one of the best parts about living in a… Read More

Minnewaska Area Schools welcomed the new teachers and certified staff for the 2024-2025 school year. From left in the back row are: Jeff Iverson, Hunter Infanger, McKenzie Newton, Blake Karas and Brayden Oelkers; In the middle row from left are: Taylor Amundson, Sarah Traphagen, Heather Gerlach and Natalie Johansen; In the front row from left… Read More

With upcoming November elections, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds campaigners that state law prohibits placement of political or advertising signs on highway right-of-way. These areas include driving lanes, inside and outside shoulders, ditches, sight corners at intersections, and boulevards in urban areas. It also includes displaying flags or other signs on bridges over traffic. In addition,… Read More

Eagle Bank recently made a $5,878.70 donation to Minnewaska Area Schools.  This donation was made possible by the people in the community making purchases with their Eagle Bank Lakers Debit Card.  There is no charge to the cardholder. “ You can help support our local schools simply by using your Lakers Debit Card.  Don’t have… Read More

By Lars Ossmo Glenwood – Transportation Manager  for Palmer Bus Service School started on last Tuesday,  which means Palmer Bus Service has been transporting 800+ students in 16 school buses and 10 vans to schools in Pope County.   As a reminder, the Minnewaska Area Schools and Palmer Bus Service encourage residents to “please pay attention to buses” when… Read More