Learn simple techniques to safely clean cemetery monuments at a one-day workshop hosted by the Pope County Historical Society (PCHS). An expert crew from Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps is spending a full week working at the Glenwood Cemetery. On Friday, Aug. 12, they will share their expertise with us in a hands-on workshop. Participants… Read More

Happenings at Central Square Mark your calendars for Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Central Square’s final outdoor Makers Market featuring Music on the Lawn. This will be the last event in their singer/songwriter showcase of 2022. If you have attended the first two shows, you know how talented and engaging the visiting… Read More

Demonstrations by Minnesota Public Health Nurse From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Aug. 10, 1922. At the city park tomorrow, the Glenwood ladies will serve a plate lunch beginning at 5:30 and will serve until all are taken care of. The price will be 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. The proceeds will… Read More

High winds cause major damage August 9, 1962 – High winds ripped through the area, leaving a big trail of damage from Miltona in the North to South of Sedan. Winds were clocked at up to 96 mph. A barn on the Gene Landwehr farm, completely destroyed and damaged was reported along  South Lakeshore Drive. Sunset Beach… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From August 9, 1912 Confirmation services were held at Fron church last Sunday and ten young people were confirmed. They were Milleanna Englund, Cora Fossen, Cora Holte, Clara Lysgaard, Mabel Swensrud, Anna Westberg, Syver Aaberg, Edwin Stockland, Martin Rorvig and Norman Lund.  Aage Peterson returned Monday from his summer trip to his native land and… Read More

The Pope County Farmers Market in Glenwood will kick of National Farmers Market Week on Saturday, Aug. 6 with “Kids Morning at the Market” from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.   Kids 12 and under will have the opportunity to make a flower art project, learn how to plant flowers and they can visit vendor Jenny… Read More

Serena Mellgren, daughter of Gus and Jan Mellgren of Glenwood, was crowned 66th Waterama Queen.  Kiearra Wilmes, daughter of Luke and Jessica Wilmes of Glenwood, was crowned Waterama First Princess; and Alicia Boysen, daughter of Dean and Jolee Boysen of Glenwood was crowned Second Princess.  Kiearra Wilmes was also chosen as Miss Congeniality by her… Read More

The Pope County Fair, celebrating its 134th anniversary this year, begins this Wednesday and continues through Sunday at the Pope County Fairgrounds in Glenwood.  New events and attractions, plus time-honored favorites are set to fill the Pope County fairgrounds again this year and, admission is free for the whole family! Visit the grandstand for exciting events including… Read More

The 9th Annual Minnewaska Classic Car Show wheels into Starbuck on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Starbuck City Park. “This year our goal is to have over 100 cars. We had 97 prior years,” said Jef Fredine, one of the car show organizers.  The event features vehicles from several decades along with music from C&M… Read More

Glenwood Rotarian Lloyd Campbell was installed recently as the District Governor of District 5950, leading  Rotary clubs in southwestern and central Minnesota.  His installation took place at Rolling Forks Vineyard south of Glenwood and attracted many from all over Minnesota. District 5950 of Rotary International is a group of 64 Rotary clubs representing 41 Minnesota communities… Read More