Winter weather advisories, winter storm warnings, and icy condition warnings have been issued across portions of Minnesota. Postal officials are asking for the public’s cooperation in keeping mailboxes, steps and sidewalks clear of snow and ice, so letter carriers are able to provide the safest, most efficient delivery service possible. The Postal Service is asking customers to… Read More

First cross word puzzle appears in the Times From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Dec. 25, 1924 The Kiwanis Club held their annual election on Friday, Dec. 19. The following officers were elected for the year: president, Dr. J. Jeffers; vice president, Harry B. Bezanson; Dist. Trustee, Father B. Petermeier; treasurer, Martin Kalton; directors, Rev. J…. Read More

Progress reported in the installation of cable television Dec. 31, 1964 – Fifty school administrators from a three-state area applied for the position of superintendent of schools for the Glenwood district following the resignation of E.N. Nordgaard. Nordgaard has served the Glenwood school district since 1923 and had been superintendent since 1928. County auditor Bill Boyle announced… Read More

100 YEARS AGO From Dec. 26, 1924 The first cross word puzzle appeared in the last issue of the Times and excited a great deal of interest. So far as we have learned no one has completely worked out the puzzle, some succeeded corner. Mr. and Mrs. Knute Hidem worked until midnight Monday night. Knute was puzzling… Read More

The Glenwood Welcome Center hosted its annual Open Holiday House Family Night from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Welcome Center in Glenwood.  A large crowd was on hand for the event, including a long line to see Santa.  The open house event was geared for families with kids 12 and under, along with… Read More

Minnewaska Area High School presented its annual Christmas Choir Concert this past weekend with three separate performances on Saturday and Sunday in the high school auditorium under the direction of Jeff Iverson. Included in the concert, entitled Christmas Memories, were selections by the Concert Choir, Varsity Choir, 7th and 8th grade choirs, Jazz I, Jazz II… Read More

Students at Glacial Hills Elementary School hosted a concert entitled “Christmas Traditions”, Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Starbuck Community Center. The K-3 grade concert took place first at 6 p.m. and included four selections by the K-1st graders and three more by the 2nd and 3rd graders, including a Christmas Sing-Along. After a short break, the Glacial… Read More

Minnewaska 2nd and 3rd graders perform in concert Minnewaska Area Elementary School students in grades 2 and 3 performed in concert last Tuesday night, Dec. 10 in the high school auditorium. There was a packed house for both concerts. The theme of the second-grade concert was “The Big Chill” and included at least seven winter-related songs, followed… Read More

By Wayne Zimmerman Barsness Buckthorn Brigade The fall of 2024 was a busy time for Barsness Park. Many enjoyed the fall colors and walking the main trails. The more recently developed primitive trails also gained in popularity. The disc golf area has been redesigned with many improvements. It hosted a successful regional tournament. The bike trails have… Read More

A Glenwood family is again providing a skating rink for the community. With the latest cold snap, The Pond, an ice skating rink built and maintained by the Cody Bosek family, is now ready for public use.  The Pond, located at 180 4th Ave. SE in Glenwood, is a 503c3 non-profit operation and is free… Read More