The Community Center in Starbuck was the place for supper last Friday as the Starbuck Fire Department served up a fish meal with sides of beans coleslaw and rolls.  Above, plates overflowed with the fish and sides as firefighter Todd Johnshoy serves beverages.  At right, firefighters Mitch Gosseling and Chris Berg enlisted a young helper… Read More

Prairie Fire District, Northern Lights Council held its annual Klondike Derby on Saturday, March 1, at Runestone County Park outside of Kensington. A Klondike derby is an event held by Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) during the winter months and is based on the heritage of the Klondike Gold Rush.  During the Klondike Derby,… Read More

Minnewaska BPA wrapped up their trip from the state conference. Students competed in a variety of events in Minneapolis last Thursday and Friday. The top 10 finalists included the Podcast Production Team made up of Connor Erickson, Marc Gruber, AJ Svec and Riley Week. The BPA chapter had one team earn 1st place in the… Read More

For the fifth year, the Minnesota State Fair is proud to continue the Beginning Exhibitor Livestock Learning Experience (BELLE) Grant, a program that awards grants and provides mentorship to youth livestock exhibitors who are first-time participants in the Minnesota State Fair. The BELLE Grant is funded by the Minnesota State Fair Foundation. The State Fair showcases… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From March 12, 1915 Peter Troen, an old and respected pioneer resident of the town of Minnewaska, died last Saturday. The funeral services were held at the Indherred church on Wednesday. Mr. Troen was born in Norway, and had he lived until fall, he would have been 97 years of age. For the past… Read More

Rotary club to be formed in Glenwood March 10, 1955 – Twenty-three Glenwood students participated in the district speech tournament. They were Fred Kickertz, Carol Connett, Margaret Halstead, Delores Olson, Pauline Morton, Pat Holden, Gail Slattery, Judy Hoplin, Susan Hanson, Oral Christianson, Janice Hallstrom, Ruth Kishel, Bonnie Engebretson, Marlon Swenson, Janice Dreyer, Jim Gloege, Jean Lemon, Karen… Read More

Has a Ku Klux organization formed in Glenwood? From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday,March 12, 1925 Carl Ettesvold has accepted the chairmanship of the booth construction committee for the band stand carnival, April 17 and 18 at the pavilion. Don’t forget to register your willingness to help with him.  The beautiful home of Tom Callaghan was the… Read More

International Hetteen Cup Vintage Snowmobile Races Lakeside was the place to be Saturday when the Main Event International Hetteen Cup Vintage Snowmobile races took place on Lake Minnewaska in front of Lakeside Ballroom.  The annual event attracted many racers and owners of vintage snowmobiles from all over the state.    Spectators were able to watch the races… Read More

Glacial Ridge Health System is pleased to announce a partnership with Senior Life Solutions. Glacial Ridge Health System’s Senior Life Solutions is an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, typically 65 and older, experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life changes that are often associated with aging. Individuals… Read More

Through his leadership, innovation, and dedication to advancing trauma and emergency care, Tom Pahl, PA-C, is making a lasting impact in both rural Minnesota and across the state. From championing cutting-edge treatments in rural emergency medicine to shaping statewide policies, his work ensures communities receive the highest-quality emergency care. Recently, Tom was named Chair of the… Read More