From Mitch Johnsrud, Starbuck Chief of Police The Starbuck Police Department would like to thank everyone that came out to help us celebrate the “Night to Unite” event. We had a great turn out and it was fun to see all the families and kids out having a good time. We would like to thank the… Read More

Minnewaska Area Elementary second graders have been studying insects and observing the butterfly life cycle. This week their butterflies were ready to be released. During the insect unit students were able to incorporate and read aloud The Grasshopper and the Butterfly written by Joe Swartz, 2005 graduate of Minnewaska Area High School.

Last week, fifth grade students from five area schools attended conservation day at SWELL, the Scandia Woods Environmental Learning Lab. The students come from Pope and Stevens County to participate in the daylong event. The event gives them a chance to learn hands-on as they progress around the property through learning stations related to wildlife,… Read More

Denise Dougherty (left) of Edina Realty was named September Member of the Month by the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center.  Trina Starker, executive director of the chamber, presented the plaque. 

Happenings at Central Square Get ready for a soul-filled evening this Saturday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. Legendary vocalists, Bruce Henry and Gwen Matthews, team up to present and celebrate The Legends of Soul. For this show, they welcome special guest, Kathleen Johnson, to join them as they perform songs made famous by artists like Ray… Read More

Article submitted by Kathryn Kyvig, secretary The VFW Auxiliary to Starbuck Post 4582 held their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the meeting room of the VFW with President Karen Tharaldson presiding. The chaplain offered the opening prayer and the pledge to the flag was given.  The roll call of officers… Read More

Grapefruit sized snowflakes Oct. 18, 1962 – Glenwood High School band students were marketing their 33 1/3 lp album, featuring such numbers as West Side Story, 1812 Overture and Finlandia. For the price of $3.50, students would sell a record and a school calendar. Hunters could stop at Callaghan’s Our Own Hardware for water repellent caps, advertised… Read More

Fire in the Soo yards From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Oct. 19, 1922. Winning first place at the State Fair as a Dairy Demonstration team was only a step toward winning national honors when the Glenwood team, composed of Clifford Olson, captain, Ivan Patrick and Gilman Gandrud, won second place at the National Dairy Show… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From October 25, 1912 On Wednesday noon of this week occurred the wedding of Bertha Marie Hanson to Bennie George O. Signalness of Blue Mounds. The wedding took place at the residence of Rev. H.O. Koefod of Glenwood. Young Mrs. Signalness is the fifth in her family to be married within the year. Mr…. Read More

October is National Farm to School Month and students at Glacial Hills Elementary School in Starbuck have been participating in a variety of activities to learn about where their food comes from along with investing time in the school greenhouse, raised garden beds and hydroponic garden! Over the last few weeks students have harvested greens… Read More