The Glenwood Rotary Club installed a new president and board members at its regular meeting last Tuesday at the Minnewaska House Brewing Co. +Grill.  Jordan McMahon was installed as the 2022-23 president during the swearing-in ceremony led by Glenwood Rotarian Judge Jon Stafsholt. Now Past President David Sheppard hands the gavel to McMahon. Stafsholt installed… Read More

A man was seriously injured after he was assaulted with a weapon early Saturday at the Lakes Area Inn Hotel in Starbuck. The suspect in the assault stole two vehicles and fled through several counties before he was arrested. According to a news release from the Starbuck Police Department, the victim of the assault was taken… Read More

The summer construction on Glenwood city streets and parking lots to begin this week  First up the city will be reconstructing Second St. S.E. from Minnesota Avenue to 3rd Avenue S.E. The project will involve replacement of water mains, sewer mains, sidewalks, curb and gutter in the three-block area.   Work on that street is set… Read More

ALEXANDRIA — Park Rapids native Tayden George has a passion for walleye fishing, but his greatest fishing story to this point in his life might have come by landing an unexpected muskie near Alexandria on the evening of June 20. George, a 2021 high school graduate from Park Rapids, is living with Alexandria’s Jeff and Bonnie… Read More

The Jolly Pops, a group of dads from the Twin Cities area that formed a band to entertain kids, put on quite a show for area little ones in the summer reading program at Central Square. The group uses music, puppets and interactive learning experiences to make their shows “an awesome good time,” according to… Read More

Pope County’s community theater company, Minnewaska Showstoppers, is thrilled to announce they will perform four shows of the feel-good ‘50s musical “Bye Bye Birdie.” Directed by Oliver Rivera, the performances will run during Waterama week, July 27-30. This will be Showstoppers first live theatrical show post-pandemic lockdown.  “We are excited to get back to the stage…. Read More

Contributed by Leslie Randall, Glenwood Public Library Please come to our fun free summer reading program to see George of the Juggle.  The program will be at the Central Square gym on Thursday, July 14, at 2 p.m. Come see George’s comedy magic and juggling with entertaining tricks using everyday objects and classic illusions. Everyone is welcome!… Read More

Brenna Larson, the daughter of Todd and Sara Larson of Glenwood, received the NDSU Presidential Award at North Dakota State University. The award recognizes students who scored a 32 or higher on the ACT and have a 3.5 or higher high school GPA.  Larson will enter NDSU in the fall and major in nursing. In high… Read More

Happenings at Central Square Summer art classes are in full swing at Central Square! Eight weeks of youth art programming started Wednesday, July 6, and will continue through Wednesday Aug. 24. There is a wide range of classes available that will allow kids to explore their imagination and creativity. Classes will take place every Wednesday from… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From July 12, 1912 For three days only – Big reduction on wallpaper: double rolls, 5¢, 6¢, 8¢, 11¢ and 15¢. Also 30¢, 35¢, 45¢ and 50¢ rolls at 5, 10 and 12 percent discounts. O.E. Jensen, Glenwood. Clara Knutson, Dena Aslakson, Hannah Engebretson, Enger Landmark, and Selma Ranum were in Starbuck and vicinity over… Read More