Minnewaska Area Knowledge Bowl traveled to Fergus Falls last week. The teams did not place, but one team scored an “Excellent in English” award. Pictured from left are the team members with their award certificates: Aubrey Stark Kaydence Middendorf., Jena Detko., and Phemie Oeltjen.

The Minnewaska Area Elementary students participated in Penny Wars at the conclusion of February’s I Love to Read month. Kindergarten, first, second and third graders competed against each other to see which grade level could bring in the most pennies (along with other coins and dollars too).  Kindergarten students brought in over $660 with the… Read More

As Minnesota continues to face record-high winter temperatures, Governor Tim Walz last week announced that Minnesota has unlocked federal funding for small businesses impacted by this winter’s historic drought conditions. Amid the warmest winter on record, federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available because of ongoing federal drought declarations affecting 81 Minnesota counties. Governor Walz… Read More

Looking for the ideal addition to your menu? Give Malbec a try.  As in Malbec, the red carrot, though the Malbec red wine could be fine fare, too. The Malbec red carrot topped its category, as did the Derby butter daisy, which judges proclaimed was “definitely the most floriferous variety in the trial.”   Those are among… Read More

Applications accepted through April 1 For the fourth year, the Minnesota State Fair is proud to continue the Beginning Exhibitor Livestock Learning Experience (BELLE) Grant, a program that awards grants and provides mentors to youth livestock exhibitors who are first-time participants in the Minnesota State Fair. The BELLE Grant is funded by the Minnesota State Fair Foundation…. Read More

Dine and Discover the world of Aging, Dementia and Caregiving Western Prairie Parkways Sr. Services Care Connections will present “Aging, Dementia, Caregiving, Oh My!” on Thursday, March 14, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Glenwood United Parish (10 17th Ave NW, Glenwood). This is a free program dicussing:  • What is normal along this aging journey… Read More

The American Red Cross is kicking off its annual Red Cross Month celebration to honor local community heroes who help ensure their neighbors never face crises alone. Red Cross Month is a national tradition that began in March 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation — and each U.S…. Read More

Growing utility scam affecting local residents March 12, 1964 – Two Glenwood teachers resigned from the faculty for the coming year. They were Betty Coleman, sixth-grade teacher for two years who resigned to go to Duluth, and Diane Wawers, fourth-grade teacher for a year who was leaving to be married.  Pictured in the Tribune were members of… Read More

Sauk Centre Brown Swiss cow breaks two world records From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, March 13, 1924. Gene Callaghan appeared on the street Monday morning all dolled up in new togs and wearing a mysterious happy smile. Can it be that Leap Year, with all its advantages to the fair ones, has made it possible… Read More

110 YEARS AGO From March 13, 1914 Starbuck retains prohibition by a tremendous majority. The “Drys” roll up the biggest majority in the history of our town, winning out to the tune of 95 to 40. Lowry, Villard, Sedan, Alexandria, Hancock, and Beardsley stay “wet” as before, Kensington, Hoffman and Appleton “dry” and Paynesville goes “dry”.  Mr. and… Read More