Minnewaska was well represented on Saturday, April 20 at the Minneapolis Convention Center for State History Day. Congratulations to Owen Greene (above) who won the History of Baseball Topical Prize! This award is sponsored by the Society for American Baseball Research, Halsey Hall Charter. His project was chosen as the outstanding entry on baseball history… Read More

As spring arrives in Minnesota, it’s time for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to kick off its popular program that relies on Minnesotans to monitor our 12,000+ lakes and 92,000+ miles of streams: the Volunteer Water Monitoring Program.    The MPCA is currently recruiting volunteers to measure water clarity in numerous lakes and streams –… Read More

Minnewaska Area Elementary second graders recently worked on their reading skills with a special project. Flashlight Friday Fun gave students the opportunity to hone those skills by reading under the glow of the flashlights, it was reported by the school. Check out more photos in our photo gallery!

Pope County children had the opportunity recently  to take part in the Touch the Truck event. Sponsored by the Minnewaska Area Parent Advisory Board, Minnewaska Area Community Education and EC/Thrive Initiative, the event featured staff and equipment from the Pope County Sheriff, Glenwood Police, Starbuck Police, Starbuck Fire Department, Glenwood Fire Department, City of Glenwood,… Read More

Students of differing grade levels will be working  two days this week “We are excited to extend to you an invitation to participate in the upcoming 6th Annual Day of Caring hosted by Minnewaska Area Schools (MAS), according to Supt. Chip Rankin.  “This event, a cherished tradition within our community, embodies the spirit of service and… Read More

Laker Staff, Students, and Families, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to share some important news and invite you to join us in honoring the memory of a remarkable member of our community, Margaret Pederson. As many of you may already know, Margaret was an extraordinary individual who dedicated her… Read More

Stacy Hennen, Director of Western Prairie Human Services, a joint powers entity formed in 2022 covering Pope, Grant and Traverse County Social Services, was recognized last week on the state level and received the Child Welfare Leadership Award. The Child Welfare Leadership Award recognizes Minnesota leaders for their outstanding statewide contributions to child welfare practice.  The… Read More

Contributed article by the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council With his decorated history in agriculture, a Minnesota farmer leader prepares to put on a new hat as a newly elected member of the Northern Crops Council (NCC). Paul Freeman was appointed to replace Kris Folland on NCC. Folland, who farms in Kittson County, is retiring from… Read More

If you have ever caught a whiff of ammonia while cleaning your kitchen or bathroom, you will know it has a strong, pungent smell that resembles the smell of urine. Likewise, when you are outside you can smell anhydrous ammonia (or NH3) at low concentrations, around 25 ppm (parts per million). Fortunately, it takes greater than… Read More

As May approaches, the American Red Cross reminds eligible donors to keep the blood supply stable by racing to give blood or platelets in the weeks to come. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are crucial to keeping shelves fully stocked with blood products throughout… Read More