Starbuck Dairy Queen becomes Shirley’s Treats & Eats By Kris Goracke Reporter Research indicates that only 8% of people achieve their dreams or goals. What sets these individuals apart? According to a study in an online FocusMe article, people who reach their dreams start with a specific goal and rely on a powerful support system to get… Read More

Minnewaska Area Schools Band Students in grades 5 through 8 put on great performances last week! The Junior High Jazz Band opened up Monday’s concert series with fun bouncy songs including The Bare Necessities from Jungle Book. Music from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Harry Potter dazzled the audience in other performances and… Read More

The PTO Father Daughter Dance took place on April 28th at the high school. Daughters, dads, grandpas and special friends enjoyed an afternoon of dancing, dining and socializing.  A huge thank-you goes out to the prom committee for the use of their prom decorations and to Jim Palmer for taking the memorable pictures for the families…. Read More

Lights, camera, action! Last Tuesday night was nothing short of magical as the talented K-6th grade students at Glacial Hills Elementary took the stage for their Movie Mania concert. From beloved movie tunes to original scripts crafted by the students, the evening was a celebration of creativity and talent. “It was truly heartwarming to witness… Read More

Hundreds of students from Minnewaska Area Schools (MAS) were out in force all over the Minnewaska community last week improving the community during the annual “Day of Caring” event.  Students worked to do spring cleaning at Barsness Park, at the Starbuck Beach and the nodes in Glenwood.  They were also cleaning up the nodes along… Read More

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 32nd annual national food drive on Saturday, May 11. Letter Carriers will join forces with community leaders and others to help fight hunger in Minnesota and throughout the country. The Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the country’s largest single-day food drive, provides residents with an… Read More

A Morris woman was hurt in a collision on the east side of Glenwood last Wednesday morning, May 1. According to the Minnensota State Patrol the collision happened at the intersection of Highway 28 and Pope County Road 21 and was reported at 6:52 a.m.  A vehicle driven by 74-year-old Rosa Quinto of Morris and a Chevy… Read More

Recently, the EmpowerU class at Glacial Hills Elementary teamed up with the wonderful residents at Holly Ridge to plant vibrant marigold seeds together. Glacial Hills students and staff are passionate about fostering connections across generations because it’s not just about learning—it’s about building bonds and sharing experiences. Did you know that multigenerational learning has incredible… Read More

In a heartwarming display of community support, last month, Westwood Professional Services generously volunteered their time and surveying expertise to aid in the planning of Glacial Hills Elementary’s outdoor learning haven, aptly named the Eagle’s Nest. Their team of experts accompanied enthusiastic 3rd to 6th graders on-site, imparting invaluable knowledge on property lines, pacing, locating… Read More

Contributed article by the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council Contributed article by the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council The results are in! The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) is pleased to announce that five grower leaders, including one from Pope County, have been elected and reelected to the board of directors. Tasked with… Read More