Sunday, May 19, was a good day for a bunch of prairie enthusiasts at Barsness Park as a controlled burn crew was able to conduct a burn on about half of a native prairie parcel in the park. Previous efforts had been thwarted because of high wind conditions. The parcel of the burn has been impacted… Read More

Many barberry bushes found in county From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, July 10, 1924 The summer guests stopping at the Sunset Beach hotel staged a pretty party and entertainment in honor of Mrs. H.P. Peters’ birthday on last Saturday evening, July 26. The spacious sun parlors of the hotel were beautifully decorated for the occasion…. Read More

New Waterama royalty chosen July 30, 1964 –  A Glenwood youth drowned in Lake Minnewaska as the result of attempting to save an 8-year-old water-skier. The accident happened in full view of the young men’s families and others. Dr. E.A. Eberlin, a Glenwood physician since house calls were made with a horse and buggy, died in Glenwood… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From July 31, 1914 A baby girl came to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jens Hanson. Now, remember the cigars, Jens! Wm Highum went to Erdahl, Grant County, Saturday and returned Monday. He says the crops up there have been ruined by the black rust. The Minnesota Daily News had an interesting account of… Read More

Brodini the Magician performed at the Glenwood Public Library in front of a packed crowd of kids and adults last Tuesday afternoon during the final Summer Reading Program event of the summer. Brodini’s Comedy Magic Show included a lot of great magic tricks and Brodini included members of the audience throughout the entertaining and hilarious performance. Completed… Read More

The Glenwood-Lowry Legion baseball team won three games last week to claim the title of the pod playoffs and a berth in  the Sub-state playoffs. Glenwood-Lowry, which improved to 17-4 overall, beat Osakis (9-1), BBE (6-0) and BBE again (7-2) to win the four-team title and advance to the Sub-state playoffs set for July 23, 25,… Read More

It all starts with the cow at Redhead Creamery, where the world’s first CreamStillery – a cheese plant and distillery all under one roof – is now fully operational. If you enjoy craft cocktails, artisan cheese or pairings of the two made-on-site, there’s now only one place on Earth where you can enter a door… Read More

Welcome to the 68th annual Waterama celebration in Glenwood this week from July 25-28. A little history Now in its 68th year, Glenwood Waterama has been bringing family and friends together for generations. Founded in 1956, Waterama is a long-standing tradition for Glenwood and Pope County. During Waterama’s first year, organizers hoped to attract between five… Read More

Showstoppers to present Percy Jackson Musical this week, July 24-27  Rehearsals are underway for Minnewaska Showstoppers’ Waterama production of “The Lightning Thief – The Percy Jackson Musical.”  There are plenty of opportunities for visitors and residents to see the show.  Show dates are Wednesday through Friday July 24-26 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 27 at 5… Read More

The 2024 Waterama Brass and Royalty kicked off this year’s Waterama celebration on Friday morning by raising the Waterama Flag by the bandshell at Glenwood City Park.  The event marked the opening of the 68th annual Glenwood Waterama celebration.  There are many family-friendly activities all week.  Pick up the Waterama Booklet circulated around the area… Read More