Glacial Ridge Health System transitioned to a new Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system four months ago, requiring patients to get a new patient portal. As stated in the December announcement, the previous patient portal, MyCareCorner, is no longer supported, so GRHS had to change to a new system.  Access to MyCareCorner Ends April 30, 2024 Those who… Read More

•Nominations will be accepted until April 8 The Glenwood Lakes Area Welcome Center, in partnership with the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, will celebrate the community, volunteers, youth and our local businesses at this year’s awards luncheon set for May 16 at  Area residents can help by nominating worthy candidates for this year’s “Community Service… Read More

These classes are offered for youth and adults who have not taken a firearms safety class. You must be at least 11 years old to take the classes. Ages 14 years and above may take the online class and do the virtual field day which does not require attending this class. Receiving this safety certification… Read More

Students of differing grade levels will be working on May 1 and May 2. “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), it announced in a letter from Supt. Chip Rankin to area residents.  “This event, a cherished tradition… Read More

Owners have ended the Starbuck DQ franchise, but will be opening an independent hometown ice cream shop at the same site, it was announced on a FaceBook post last week. “We’re proud to introduce you to Shirley’s Treats & Eats, the post from new owners Nathan and Carrie Brecht stated. “Nathan and I will be taking… Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has expanded the area subject to open burning restrictions of vegetative debris, as warm and dry weather spreads throughout the state. This kind of burning is the number one cause of wildfires in Minnesota and burning restrictions help reduce wildfire risk. Additional counties in which burning restrictions apply are: Kittson,… Read More

Do you have an interest in the weather? Are you looking for a way to do something for the environment from your location? Or how about a great classroom or family activity that provides an easy way for kids to get involved with science?  Volunteer as a rainfall monitor for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and… Read More

Minnewaska Area Elementary school students received their medals for reaching their goals in the  “Accelerated Reading” program for the Month of March.  In the Back row (standing) from left are: Jeffrey Brown, Isaac Polzin, Zoey Aramburu, Aubrey Smith, Everly Sturgess and Cecilia Fleury. In the Middle row from left are: Tucker Lanigan,Wyatt Robbins, Avram Katzenmeyer,… Read More

Two ordinances were passed, and one was repealed at last week’s meeting of the Pope County Board of Commissioners. The two ordinances regulate public use of cannabis and offer direction in dealing with dangerous, at large and nuisance animals. The repealed ordinance was a housekeeping item that was used in the past for public health… Read More

Thirteen students who qualified for the Regional History Day Competition at St. Cloud State University on March 23rd are now moving on to the State History Day Competition on Saturday, April 20 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Two students received Honorable Mention at Regions. Congratulations to all! Pictured above are those students who qualified. Back row,… Read More