Kylee Berger, a Forester for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, will be in Glenwood on Tuesday, May 3 to assist in management of buckthorn and other invasive species in Barsness Park.   She will meet with anyone interested at 12:30 p.m. in the lower group meeting room at Pizza Ranch in Glenwood. Her presentation will include:… Read More

Lake Minnewaska will again be the location  the Dragon Boat Festival on Aug. 13.  This will be the 13th annual Dragon Boat Festival hosted by the Starbuck Chamber of Commerce. “We are so excited to bring this race back!  For those who have not taken part-this is the time to join in! Getting together a team of… Read More

“Two years in the planning we have finally been able to add this event to the many events that the Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center helps to organize,” stated Welcome Center Director Kay Blauert.  “I was asked if we couldn’t work on gathering our community (area) families that have family members of any age with… Read More

Mona Gregersen, center, is honored by her General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC) Starbuck members for being chosen as the MN GFWC Jennie Award candidate. Marlene Hippe presented her with flowers from the club as Lorie Billehus, president, announced it to the audience at their open community meeting on April 21 regarding scamming and frauds. The… Read More

Elsey Hagen, a Minnewaska Area High School junior, participated in the State Speech Tournament on Saturday, April 23. While Elsey did not break finals, she placed 18th in the humorous category at state. 

The April Accelerated Reader 100-point achievers were excited to show off their medals this month. Students who reached the goal are, back row, left to right, Dylann Klassen, Noah Grabowska, Selah Beecher, Brady Grimes, Lohan Maasjo, Callianna Swanson, Hayley Aaberg, Elaine Mandershied, Kadam Erickson and Quinn Lagred. Pictured in the middle row, left to right,… Read More

Minnewaska Area Elementary Kindergarten students performed their Peter Rabbit plays on Wednesday directed by Mrs. Listerud. The students told the classic story of Peter Rabbit and his siblings, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail, by singing songs and performing fingerplay. Each student had lines to recite to tell the tale.  Find more photos in our photo gallery.

Cheryl Larson and Faythe Mills featured in Duo Art Exhibition at Central Square A duo exhibition featuring the works of local artists Cheryl Larson and painter Faythe Mills will splash the walls of Central Square’s art gallery with vivid color beginning May 4 and continuing through June. This exhibit will be a first for Larson who… Read More

Local club members from GFWC Starbuck and GFWC Potpourri Glenwood traveled to Litchfield, Saturday, April 23, for the annual district convention led by West Central District President Vurnie Wilson, Sauk Centre. The event included hearing from Minnesota President Jennell Jorgenson-Johnson, additional speakers and election of district officers. General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) has five… Read More

Talks, tools and bags informed attendees that trees have language and that there are gallant efforts in Barsness park to eradicate buckthorn. Laura Adrian spoke passionately about how trees connect to one another and their value for oxygen and protection. “Conscious Connection to Nature for Healing and Transformation” was her topic. Joann Boyle spoke about… Read More