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  • Starbuck Glimpses in The Past

    | Published on March 13, 2023 at 1:29pm CDT

    110 YEARS AGO From February 28, 1913 School report for Dist. 3, white Bear Lake: Total enrollment 32; average attendance 24; Elmer Einarson and Erling Aslakson received certificates of perfect attendance. The following attended 18 days, Nora Aal, Laura Forde and John Haugsland Sigurd I. Ramstad, teacher.  Lats Thursday, the relatives and close friends of Miss Ida C…. Read More

  • Pope County Museum Notes

    | Published on March 13, 2023 at 1:29pm CDT

    New text books for Sunday School at Fron From the Pope County Tribune, Thursday, March 15, 1923. Confetti to the right of them, kewies to the left of them, dancing, fish pond, novelty stands, candy booths, cane racks, raffles and music all around them, will be the facts when the Legion, the Auxiliary and the public take… Read More

  • Down Memory Lane

    | Published on March 13, 2023 at 1:28pm CDT

    14-year-old saved two lives March 14, 1963 – The controversy over whether or not to dissolve the Sedan school district had boiled into the news again. A petition to dissolve the district and annex parts of it to Glenwood and to Brooten had the desired number of signatures, and the petition would be presented to the… Read More

  • International Hetteen Cup Vintage Snowmobile Races

    | Published on March 6, 2023 at 2:48pm CST

    This year’s Main Event Hetteen Cup vintage snowmobile races were filled with excitement at every turn. Curt Pederson was this year’s winner and earned his fifth Hetteen Cup Championship. There were over 50 races on the icy track in front of Lakeside Ballroom. Racers were in attendance from all over the country, chasing the main… Read More

  • VARIETY SHOW

    | Published on March 6, 2023 at 2:45pm CST

    Minnewaska students perform on stage at first-ever variety show Ross Thorfinnson was emcee for the night’s entertainment and lead guitarist for the Variety Show House Band, Reverse Oreo. Kylee Klassen sang a tune from Camp Rock and Ethan Eliason sang a High School. Jacob Reuss wowed the crowd with his magic performance. Eyan Long, Minnewaska’s… Read More

  • Community Theatre returns to Central Square

    | Published on March 6, 2023 at 2:39pm CST

    MACT*Fest 2023 to be hosted in Glenwood March 24-26 Central Square will host the upcoming MACT*Fest 2023, a biennial festival that showcases the best of community theatre, with performances, workshops and networking opportunities for actors, directors, designers and other theatre professionals. Theatre enthusiasts and community theaters from across the state are invited to attend MACT*Fest 2023.  The festival… Read More

  • MAES students earn Accelerated Reading medals

    | Published on March 6, 2023 at 2:37pm CST

    Minnewaska Area Elementary School recently congratulated students for their reading accomplishments. The following students earned their Accelerated Reader medal. In 1st Grade: Luke. In 2nd Grade: Marlowe and Kenny. In 3rd Grade: Skylar, Phoenix, Hadley and Trinity. Accelerated Reader is a program that promotes reading and supports students in their comprehension.

  • Grade 3 at MAES wins ‘Penny War’

    | Published on March 6, 2023 at 2:35pm CST

    Minnewaska Area Elementary School students in Grade 3 were the winners of the recent Penny War, which was a part of their “I Love to Read” month activities and the Reading4Research campaign. Altogether, the school raised $2,688.68 for pediatric cancer research, with each grade level contributing. Donations were: Kindergarten – $616.89;  Grade 1 – $717.41;… Read More

  • MAS Students moving on to regional History Day competition in St. Cloud

    | Published on March 6, 2023 at 2:33pm CST

    Minnewaska Area Schools recently concluded the 18th year of the local History Day competition.  This year’s theme was “Frontiers in History” and the students listed are moving on and will be competing at the regional competition in St. Cloud on March 25.

  • Hoax 911 calls made to nine state schools 

    | Published on March 6, 2023 at 2:28pm CST

    MAS was not one of the school districts targeted by hoax calls, called “swatting.” By Melanie Stegner news@pctribune.com Minnesota schools have recently been the victim of what is known as “swatting.” Swatting is the act of calling 911 or police dispatch to get several officers to show up at a location. Many of the instances of swatting in… Read More

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