110 YEARS AGO From Aug. 15, 1913 Sever Lida, a prominent and highly respected farmer, residing a couple of miles northwest of Lowry, succumbed to pulmonary tuberculosis last Monday. Mr. Lida was only 34 years old. Dr. C.M. Campbell reports the arrival of a baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Berg. The newcomer, who… Read More

Waterama button sales to go above the expected August 8, 1963 – An investigation was begun into the death of a Soo Line trainman and the injury of others when a passenger train and a freight collided near Hoffman. The freight, a total of 159 cars, and the passenger train were both eastbound toward Glenwood when the… Read More

Glenwood to show full honor to late President, Warren G. Harding From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Aug. 9, 1923. Glenwood will show full honor to our late President, Warren G. Harding, on Friday of this week, the day the earthly form of the president will be laid away at Marion, Ohio. Mayor Aune has asked… Read More

The Minnesota Wheels of Honor, a group of motorcyclists that believe the military, law enforcement, first responders and their families need more support and recognition, rode into Glenwood last weekend to present a plaque to the wife, Shannon and son of fallen Pope County Deputy Josh Owen.   “Whether it’s a soldier or peace officer injured… Read More

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The Minnewaska Showstoppers had another amazing production in their presentation of The Addams Family— A New Musical Comedy. The performances all received rave reviews from spectators as the cast worked tirelessly to showcase their talents.  The Showstoppers send a special thanks to their generous show sponsors: Eagle Bank, Glenwood State Bank, FAST Global Solutions and American Solutions… Read More

The Waterama Kiddie Parade never fails to disappoint and this year’s was no exception. Winning the category of walking/miniature floats was the Glacial Ridge Vet Clinic followed by Gulliver’s Travels and Dennis the Menace Dairy Queen. In the large floats category, the 19th Hole picked up the first spot followed by the Jr. Miss Minnewaska… Read More

Outgoing Waterama Junior Royalty, Queen Hadley Jorgenson and Princess Brinley Abraham, crowned their successors this weekend at the 67th Annual Waterama Jr. Coronation. Representing Glenwood Waterama for 2024 are Queen Stella Meyer, daughter of Tom and Angie Meyer, and Princess Elin Gandrud, daughter of Ryan and Lacey Gandrud. The girls will represent Glenwood at several  parades… Read More

Kia Matt (center) was crowned Waterama Queen at the annual coronation that also crowned Cacee Danielson as First Princess and Xi Li (right) as Second Princess.  The new and the outgoing royalty  in the back row from left are Kiearra Wilmes, Cacee Danielson, Kia Matt, Serena Mellgren, Xi Li and Alicia Boysen.   In the… Read More

Wood-n-Hearts held a raffle event last Saturday with great success. The organization that helps ensure the independence of veterans by providing them with a nice bed to sleep in and a place to put their clothes raised over $50,000 at the event.  Three veterans were recognized for their service to the country. Gregory Emmons, a veteran… Read More