A radio club to form From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Dec. 14, 1922. The oldest band in Pope County today is the Blue Mounds Pope County Band and it is one of the best known bands in the state. The reason this band lived on when others have fallen by the wayside is that the… Read More

Holiday Train makes a visit to Glenwood Dec. 13, 1962 – The Glenwood High School choir, under the direction of Harold Skilbred, presented a program of Christmas music on the Alexandria television station. The Villard choir, under the direction of Donald Erickson, also was to appear in this series of 30-minute concerts presented by the station and… Read More

Ice yacht racers from all over the world trickled into Starbuck last Tuesday through Friday to take part in the DN North American Western Challenge. Racers from as far away as Sweden, Germany, Denmark and Poland flew in at the drop of a hat to get a piece of Lake Minnewaska’s “Hollywood Ice.”  “Our Minnesota group… Read More

A cold snap around Thanksgiving means some lakes and ponds across Minnesota are beginning to freeze. However, this ice isn’t safe to walk on and the water underneath is dangerously cold. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to be extremely cautious around the water and, with children home for Thanksgiving break, to talk with… Read More

Concert and varsity bands held their first concert of the year on Thursday, Nov. 17. Check out more photos in our photo gallery!

Magical Christmas kicked off in Glenwood last week with a tree lighting ceremony on the courthouse lawn followed by the lighted parade. There was a blessing, a welcome from the mayor and a welcome from the Waterama royalty. The lighted parade kicked off with Santa and was followed by several floats including royalty from Waterama… Read More

Weather cooperates, allows Bosek’s ice rink to open A local 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,… Read More

Minnewaska Area Elementary School kicked off a new Parents Assisting Laker Students (P.A.L.S.) program this fall. It’s an addition that’s spreading smiles, uplifting spirits and stirring up positivity through the halls of the elementary building.  The P.A.L.S. program encourages parents and other trusted adults to volunteer on Wednesdays to serve as positive role models for more… Read More

Locally inspired art by Glenwood native artist Marie Merten Central Square is hosting a gallery reception for local artist Marie Merten this Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.  Merten’s original paintings are perfect one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts for friends and family. The exhibit is on display through December 31st and features over 25 paintings in oil and… Read More

The board of the Ann Bickle Heritage House (ABHH) would like to give a special thanks to the Waterama royalty and the Miss Minnewaska Royalty for helping to serve during their holiday teas this year. Pictured above is Miss Minnewaska Queen Miranda Longtin along with her mom, Rebecca (left) and sister-in-law, Kendra. Top right is… Read More