The 76th Live Jingle Bells Telethon will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 5-10 p.m. at the Alexandria Area High School in the Performing Arts Center. It can also be viewed on: Selective TV channel 20 ...

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 ...

Kath, Randt and Thorfinnson lead balanced attack with 12 points each for Lakers The Minnewaska Area girls basketball team opened up the new season with a 71-20 rout of Lac qui Parle Valley, Thursday ...

The Minnewaska Area dance teams are set to open up the season, Friday, Dec. 6 at the Minnewaska Area Invitational. The dance ...

The Salvation Army Red Kettle Kick Off took place, Saturday, Nov. 16 at Tom’s Market in Glenwood. The special event featured ...

The Minnewaska Area Schools Music Department conducted a 2024 Fall Band Concert for the 7th and 8th grade bands, Thursday ...

Each playing a role in a larger picture of human kindness By Kris Goracke Reporter In a remarkable tale of compassion, ...

The 2024 Magical Christmas in Glenwood, hosted by the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center, has been set for three Thursdays in December with activities on Dec. 5, 12 and 19. ...

The Pope County area, as well as most of the state, endured some beautiful autumn days with warm temperatures and mostly ...

School seeking pledges to keep childcare viable The Pope County community and surrounding areas are facing a critical childcare shortage. Due to financial challenges, essential childcare services are ...

Armful of Love committee members are preparing for the program that provides Christmas gifts for infants -18 years living in the household and a family holiday food package. The Pope County program ...

Publisher’s Perspective By Tim Douglas, Publisher With 76.4 percent of eligible voters casting a ballot in the November ...