This winter, the community has seen a rise in illnesses such as influenza, norovirus “stomach flu”, COVID-19, and RSV, impacting many individuals and families, it was stated in a news release from Glacial Ridge Health System.  This situation is not unique to our community – clinics, ambulance services, and hospitals across the region and nation are… Read More

By Hannah Trainor Reporter The 2025 Starbuck City Council meeting opened after the swearing-in of Mayor Gary Swenson, council member Mary Baukol and council member Kris Goracke.  The three were elected in the general election in November. Jared Swanson addressed the council, sharing his hopes for the city implementing Kortni’s Kloset at Starbuck City Beach. Kortni’s Kloset… Read More

Pictured above are this year’s Triple “A” nominees from Minnewaska Area High School, Becca Femrite (left) and Carter Meyer.  They were recognized prior to the start of the BOLD-Minnewaska Area boys basketball game, Friday night.

Winterama has been canceled for this year, but Waterama will still host the annual Polar Plunge at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 8 on Lake Minnewaska in front of Lakeside Ballroom.  The Polar Plunge, which attracts a number of volunteers who jump into Lake Minnewaska, is a significant fundraiser for the community’s summer celebration–Waterama. Those jumping typically… Read More

Eight Minnewaska band students in grades 7-12 participated in the Northwest Minnesota Band Directors Association Honor Band in Fergus Falls on Saturday, January 11th. The students learn music and combine with students from dozens of other schools to rehearse and present a concert at the end of the day. The students and their clinicians pictured… Read More

Glenwood City Commissioners Mavis Pattee (left) and Todd Gylsen were sworn in at the beginning of the Glenwood City Commission meeting last Tuesday.  City Attorney Troy Nelson conducted the oath of office ceremony.  Both Pattee and Gylsen were reelected in November to another term on the Glenwood Commission.  

Starbuck City Clerk Joan Kerkvliet conducted the Oath of Office ceremony at the beginning of last week’s Starbuck City Council meeting.  Being sworn in to office from left are: Starbuck Mayor Gary Swenson, Starbuck Council members Kris Goracke and Mary Baukol.  All three were elected to the Starbuck City Council at last November’s general election.

Applications are now open for the Minnesota Farm Bureau Sesquicentennial Farm program, honoring Minnesota families that have owned their farms for at least 150 years. The deadline to apply is March 3, 2025.  To qualify, the farm must:  1. Be at least 150 years old this year (2025) according to the abstract of title, land patent, original… Read More

The Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT) is proud to announce its 2025 Scholarship Program, which will award up to five $2,000 scholarships to high school juniors. The Scholarship Program is designed to heighten awareness among young people about Minnesota’s grassroots township government.  All students currently enrolled in 11th grade and attending a Minnesota public, private, or… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for passionate and dedicated students interested in learning more about natural resource careers through paid summer internships. DNR summer interns receive valuable training, develop key skills and contribute in important ways to the department’s mission of working with Minnesotans to conserve and manage natural resources, provide outdoor recreational… Read More