Jeff Koehler, Stearns Electric Association Board of Director, received the Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) in November.  An ever-changing business environment has imposed new demands on electric cooperative directors, requiring increased knowledge of changes in the electric utility industry, new governance skills and a solid knowledge of the cooperative… Read More

Eric Matteson, M.D., M.P.H. to speak via Zoom This month, the Prairie Lakes Audubon Chapter has the pleasure of having Eric Matteson speak about the Zumbro Valley Audubon Society’s (ZVAS) Motus network installation in the National Park of Tikal in Guatemala. The Motus Wildlife Tracking System is a global research network that uses radio telemetry… Read More

Applications now open through Dec. 20 The Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council (AFREC) is looking for new members to join the council and help expand soil fertility research, education, and outreach in Minnesota. AFREC is a farmer-led program to advance soil fertility research, technology development and education. Money is raised through the sale of fertilizer… Read More

Pope County’s famous hog case decided by the jury From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, Dec. 4, 1924 Patronize the Library: The Glenwood Public Library wishes again to extend a hearty welcome to all citizens of Pope County to make more use of its reading room and facilities. We have been adding much new material for children… Read More

Lake Minnewaska freezes over Dec. 3, 1964 – A record cold wave for November sent county residents scurrying for anything which would keep them warm when the thermometer hit 18 degrees below zero. The daytime high was 6 degrees. The cold weather record arrived right on the heels of the first measurable snowfall of the season. Voters… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From Dec. 4, 1914 Pope County is going to send a carload of flour to the starving women and children of Belgium. Every farmer is requested to donate a bushel and a half toward the car. You may leave it at any of the elevators or at the mill. The railroads and steamship companies… Read More

The Minnesota DNR is waiving entrance fees to all 73 state parks and recreation areas the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 29. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year when the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit for state parks and recreation areas. The goal of Free Park Days… Read More

The Salvation Army Red Kettle Kick Off took place, Saturday, Nov. 16 at Tom’s Market in Glenwood. The special event featured local musicians singing and performing, free coffee, hot chocolate and cookies. Among the musicians and singers were Sheila Sperstad, Tobi Stein, Lois Maher, Elaine Dobson, Riley Thorfinnson, Carol Lietzan, Suzanne Vold, Phil Stumpf, Sandra… Read More

7th and 8th grade bands host concert The Minnewaska Area Schools Music Department conducted a 2024 Fall Band Concert for the 7th and 8th grade bands, Thursday night in the high school auditorium under the direction of Heidi Polzin.   The concert included three selections from the 7th grade and three more from the 8th grade band… Read More

The Minnewaska Area High School Concert and Varsity Bands (9th-12th grades) hosted a “Season of Change” concert last Tuesday in the auditorium.  Over 100 musicians took part in the concert. Included in the concert were several winter-related songs, along with some Christmas classics, including “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” performed by the combined Concert-Varsity Bands… Read More