One of the longest-running, most respected writers’ conferences in the Midwest is back in Sauk Centre for its 33rd year!   This year’s conference keynote speaker will be Marcie Rendon. Oprah included her on the 2020 list of 30 Native American authors to read. Marcie is the award-winning author of the popular mystery series featuring Cash… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Livestock Investment Grant. This annual grant opportunity is open to Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers looking to improve their operations, supporting long-term development in Minnesota’s $8 billion livestock industry. The MDA anticipates awarding approximately $1.5 million in fiscal… Read More

The University of Minnesota Extension is presenting four webinars on introductory farm transition and estate planning. Webinars will be held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. starting Oct. 4. There is no cost to attendees. Attend one or attend all four! Topics for each session are as follows: • Oct. 4: Developing your farm transition… Read More

Across Greater Minnesota, many cities and towns face a lack of housing and struggle to boost inventory to meet demand for homes.  That is what inspired DFL lawmakers to expand a state program that subsidizes ‘workforce housing’ in Greater Minnesota. By Walker Orenstein   Minnpost.com PLAINVIEW, Minn. — On the outskirts of Plainview in southeastern Minnesota, a… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From Aug. 29, 1913 On Sunday evening occurred the wedding of Miss Lina Mittuen to Mr. John Monson. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. E. Mittuen. The wedding took place at the home of the bride’s parents in New Prairie.  On Sunday evening, August 24, occurred the wedding of Miss Sophia Johanna Hoium to… Read More

Glenwood Band to go to Browns Valley From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, August 23, 1923. The fire department was called out Wednesday to a fire that stated in the barn at the Minnewaska hotel. The barn was destroyed before the fire department came. The garage and the icehouse caught fire but the fire was put… Read More

Gas Mart parking lot work begins   August 22, 1963 – The Glenwood Retirement Home announced that it would begin accepting residents the first week of September. The announcement was made by the Rev. H. S. Strand, superintendent of the home. Cost of the nursing home, when finished, was expected to be $400,000. Assembly Homes, Inc. had… Read More

The Glenwood-Lowry Legion baseball team had a great summer of baseball, winning the West Central Sub-State Tourney to earn a berth at state where the Lakers went 1-2 to place fourth. At state, the Lakers beat Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton in the first game, 8-1, before losing twice on walk-off hits by the opponents.  Eden Valley-Watkins scored one run… Read More

The Starbuck Dragon Boat Festival was last weekend and 11 teams were on deck to participate. There were food, craft and several other vendors on site to make sure both participants and spectators were entertained. Teams were from all over the United States and even some international participants came to the event. As the teams… Read More

The Lake Minnewaska Classics Car Show was held on August 5 and brought in cars from all over! The Blues Brothers Review performed at the band shell to entertain the spectators and the Vintage and Artisan Market was taking place on the other end of the park. A thank you from the founders can be… Read More