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historical society
top 12 lakes
Things to Do
calendar of events
festivals
bike trails
hunt & fish | golf
waterama
glenwood & beyond
Places to Go
ann bickle heritage house
peters sunset beach resort
barsness park
pope county map
central square
glacial lakes state park
morning glory gardens
terrace mill
Places to Eat
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lakeside
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welcome
to
pope county
Welcome to Pope County, featuring Lake Minnewaska,
Waterama, Winterama, Heritage Days, Glenwood and
Starbuck and some of the most scenic lakes in the state.
In fact, Pope County boasts more than 12 top
lakes for fishing, recreation and quality of life and
Minnewaska is the 13th
largest lake in
Minnesota!
A
“family
recreation area” aptly
describes the Lake Minnewaska
area with Starbuck events
like Heritage Days, Eple Tiden,
Lefse Dagen and the Dragon Boat
Festival. The annual Waterama
celebration in Glenwood
attracts thousands of
visitors each year and is
Minnesota’s second largest water festival. This year will
be the 60th annual celebration of this event along with
many other festivals and events throughout the year.
Use this special guide to learn more about the Pope
County area and the activities it offers, such as golf,
fishing, water sports, hiking and biking. Check out our
area resorts and campgrounds. Visit Glacial Lakes State
Park, just minutes from Starbuck off Highway 29, or
camp right in Barsness Park in Glenwood or Hobo Park
in Starbuck. The people of Pope County welcome you
to sample all the fun-filled activities of our area. Your
adventure awaits in Pope County.
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History
POPE COUNTY
History
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Photos contributed by Pope County Historical Society
Top left: Race
Tracks, Glenwood.
Top right & bottom
right: Bathing
Beach, Glenwood.
Middle left: State
Fish Hatcheries,
Glenwood. Bottom
left: Winter Sports,
Lake Minnewaska.
*Excerpt from 100
Years of Greatness in
Pope County by Hart
Armstrong, 1966.
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A look at the map of Pope County shows at least
50 good sized lakes – some quite large, like Reno,
Amelia, Emily, Linka, Swenoda, Westport, Grove, Simon,
Pelican and Minnewaska (which is listed at the
13th largest in the state). This is the heart of Minnesota’s
vacationland and here visitors will
find all the recreation their
heart may desire, winter or
summer.
It is estimated that
each summer the population
of Pope County more
than doubles with the influx
of recreation-minded visitors
and tourists. On Waterama
weekend (the last full weekend of
July) the proportion is even higher.
In the mid 1960s there were
not less than 24 lakeside resorts
in the Glenwood area. At these
resorts a visitor had every need and
pleasure fulfilled – lodging, food, often restaurant
service, boats, motors, bait, supplies, fishing, water skiing,
swimming, hiking, golfing and loafing.
The fun continues even after the water freezes over.
On Lake Minnewaska close to 1,000 ice fishing houses
are dragged out upon the ice and used for fishing through
holes in the ice. Some of these are ultra luxurious:
Wall-to-wall carpeting, automatic heating,
electricity, radio and TV. Those who have tried
ice fishing are invariably enthusiastic and may
spend hours in their fish house with radio, TV or
just plain checkers.
Skiing is enjoyed by some as well
as bob-sledding or sleighing, and the
new sport of power sledding is attracting
some.
So whatever you want in the realm
of sports and recreation, Pope County
has it. Increasingly people from the
big cities are finding out the ideal vacation
– the one where you go home
rested – can be found in Minnesota,
and especially at the beautiful lakes of Pope County!
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The Pope County Historical Society
celebrates local history! From native
culture to yesterday’s news, see the changes
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Military service hall of honor, pioneer
log homes, country school, lakeshore
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of our fine exhibits.
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top
12
lakes
to catch fish
There are over 20 lakes in the county,
10 acres or larger in size.
Here are 12 where you can
catch that big one.
1
minnewaska
Minnewaska is the 13th largest lake in Minnesota.
It has 18.1 miles of shoreline, 7,110 acres, and a
maximum depth of 32 feet. Minnewaska offers a
variety of fishing excitement with walleye, northern
pike, bluegill, yellow perch, black crappie and large
mouth bass. Minnewaska is also the only lake in the
county which has reported small mouth bass.
2 reno 3
Located in northern Pope County, Lake Reno
has 11.25 miles of shoreline and 3,722 acres.
Its maximum depth is 23 feet. This lake offers
walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, bluegill,
black crappie and large mouth bass.
emily
Lake Emily is a shallow lake with a maximum
depth of five feet within its 14 miles of
shoreline. The lake is located in southwestern
Pope County and Lake Emily has been
reported to have had good catches of walleye
and crappie.
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johanna
Located in southeastern Pope County, Lake Johanna
has 9.2 miles of shoreline and 1,584 acres. Its
maximum depth is 10 feet. The lake offers northern
pike and some panfish.
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amelia
At 932 acres, with 7.33 miles of shoreline,
Lake Amelia’s maximum depth is 71 feet.
Amelia is located in northeastern Pope County.
The lake offers walleye, northern pike, bluegill,
yellow perch, black crappie and large mouth
bass.
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villard
Just to the north of Lake Amelia is Lake Villard.
Villard has 536 acres with a maximum depth of
16 feet. It has 3.6 miles of shoreline. Anglers
hook walleye, northern pike, bluegill, black
crappie, yellow perch and large mouth bass on
this lake.
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pelican
Pelican Lake has a maximum depth of 34 feet,
519 acres and 5.1 miles of shoreline. The
DNR reports that this lake, located north of
Lake Minnewaska, is a good lake for panfish
anglers.
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scandi
Scandinavian Lake, also referred to as Scandi,
is located in southeastern Pope County. It
is 409 acres in size. This lake also offers a
variety of fish including walleye, northern pike,
bluegill, yellow perch, black crappie and large
mouth bass.
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grove lake
Located in eastern Pope County, Grove Lake
has 4.9 miles of shoreline, 379 acres of
surface water and has a maximum depth of
31 feet. This lake has walleye, northern pike,
bluegill, yellow perch, black crappie and large
mouth bass.
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gilchrist
Gilchrist Lake is in southern Pope County and
has 321 acres, 4.9 miles of shoreline and a
maximum depth of 24 feet. Species of fish
include northern pike, walleye, bluegill, yellow
perch, black crappie and bass.
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leven
Lake Leven is in northeastern Pope County
just north of Lake Villard. It has 283 acres
of surface water, 2.68 miles of shoreline and
a maximum depth of 13 feet. This lake also
offers good walleye, northern pike, bluegill,
yellow perch, black crappie and bass fishing.
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linka
Situated in southern Pope County, it is 197 acres,
has 2.2 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth
of 50 feet. Linka also offers walleye, northern
pike, yellow perch, bluegill, black crappie and
bass. According to data from Secchi disk
readings, Linka has the distinction of being one
of the clearest lakes in Pope County.
See map on pages 26 & 27 for lake locations.
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things
to
do
The main attractions of the
Lake Minnewaska area are the
lakes themselves, boasting water
activities, fishing and fun.
There are also lots of endless
activities for your leisure time,
like golfing, hunting, shopping,
hiking and, of course, the many
festivals that are jam packed
with fabulous family-friendly
entertainment!
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JANUARY
17 Glenwood Night with the Alexandria Blizzard
18 Glenwood Just For Kix Winter Show, MAHS Gym
24 MLA Family Ice Fishing Challenge
30-31 Minnewaska Showstoppers Winter Production Death by
Chocolate Dinner Theater at Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood
31 Free Movie Night, Central Square
FEBRUARY
14 Franny’s Bar & Grill & Cedar Bait & Tackle, Starbuck –
Last Blast Fishing Contest
16 Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills
20 Winterama Free Movie Night, Central Square
21 Winterama Celebration, Lake Minnewaska
21 Winterama Fundraiser, Central Square
28 Hunt’s Resort Annual Ice Golf
MARCH
7 Main Event (Hetteen Cup) Vintage Snowmobile Race & Show
27 Central Square Concert Series – Billy McLaughlin in Concert
APRIL
4 Minnewaska Laker Foundation Alumni Basketball Tournament
11 5th Annual Pope County Community Expo, MAHS
25 Someplace Safe A Formal Affair, Lakeside Ballroom
29 Glenwood Retirement Village Auxiliary Salad Luncheon at
Glenwood Lutheran Church
30 30th Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
MAY
2 Ron Erno Lake Minnewaska Warm-up Run
6 Minnewaska Laker Foundation Taste on the Lake
8 & 9 Pope County Area Garage Sales
9 Minnesota Fishing Opener
16 Community Wide Clean-up Day
16 Scandinavian Festival Dinner Show, Central Square
16 Lefse Dagen, Starbuck Depot & School Museum
23 Glenwood Just For Kix Spring Show, MAHS Gym
29 MAHS Graduation Commencement
JUNE
Lowry Farmers Market – (Tuesdays June-September) 4:00-6:00 p.m.,
along Hwy 55, Lowry
Starbuck Farmers Market (Thursdays June-August) 4:00-7:00 p.m., (Sept. &
October hours 4:00-6:00 p.m.) Starbuck Depot
Pope County Farmer’s Market, Pope County Fairgrounds, Glenwood
(Saturdays Only June-Oct) 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
June 3 - Aug. 31 Mill Art Exhibits Seasonal exhibits in Wheeler Gallery
June 3 - Aug. 31 Schoolhouse Exhibits (Open Sundays: 12 – 3)
June 4 Terrace Mill Annual Membership Meeting (7:00 p.m.)
4, 11, 18, 25 Starbuck Thursday Nights on the Town
5-7 Cyrus Days
6 Glenwood Area Kids’ Day, Glenwood City Park
6 Koep’s Minnewaska Challenge – 3 Species Tournament
6 Franny’s Bar & Grill & Cedar Bait Tackle, Starbuck - Fishing Contest
12 Relay For Life of Pope County, Glenwood City Park
18 Glenwood Night with the Alexandria Blue Anchors
20 Glacial Ridge Hospice Riding for a Cause
20 Lowry Celebration/Street Dance
20 Night of Improv - Back by request - guaranteed laughter (7:00 p.m.)
22 Glenwood & Beyond 8th Annual Golf Classic
24–26 Rosemal Class Dalmaling with Pieper Bloomquist at Whitney Center,
Terrace Mill
28 Cajun Fest, Captains Bar & Grill
JULY
Ann Bickle Heritage House Bremness Gallery Open Thursday-Saturday in
July 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
1-5 Starbuck Heritage Days
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Starbuck Thursday Nights on the Town
3-5 Villard Days
4 Starbuck Heritage Days 5K & 10K Run/Walk
4 Starbuck Heritage Days Invitational Golf Tournament
4 Terrace Mill Family Fun 5:00 p.m. Bring your own picnic.
Old fashioned games and contests.
Calendar
July 5–14 Children’s Musical Theatre Workshop I For children and young
adults (Sing, dance and act in a musical. Registration and information,
call Julie Lloyd: 320-268-3394)
11, 18, 25 Ann Bickle Heritage House Tours 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
13 Minnewaska Laker Foundation Classic Golf Tournament
15–16 Children’s Theater Production I, 6:30 p.m. Performance for public
19 Glenwood Retirement Village Pie & Ice Cream Social at Glenwood
Retirement Village
22 Pope County Museum - Quilts Presentation by Susan Harmon, Park
Rapids - Historic Quilts on Display at the Museum during Waterama
week and the week of the county fair
23 Pope County Museum – Susan Harmon, Appriase Quilts. Reservations for
Appraisal and fee charged.
23 -26 60th Annual Waterama
23-26 Glenwood Crazy Days & City Park Boardwalk Sales
25 Glenwood All School Reunion, Central Square
AUGUST
1 Lake Minnewaska Classic Car Show, Starbuck
1 Minnewaska Triathlon
2 Rib Fest, Captains Bar & Grill
5-9 Pope County Fair
5-15 Plein Air Festival, Central Square
6, 13, 20, 27 Starbuck Thursday Nights on the Town
7 & 8 8th Annual Starbuck Dragon Boat Festival
15 Saturday Evening Outdoor Concert: TBA
22-23 Upper Chippewa River Art Crawl (UCR Art Crawl)
29 Glacial Ridge Health System 5K Scrub Run/Walk
SEPTEMBER
11 Glenwood Retirement Home Foundation 17th Annual Fundraising Gala
12 & 13 Koep’s Walleye Challenge
21 8th Annual Chamber Cup Golf Tournament
24-26 Rosemal Class, Terrace Mill (Rosemal Style TBA)
25 Auxiliary of Glacial Ridge Hospital Harvest Ball, Lakeside
26 Eple Tiden, Starbuck Depot & School Museum
27 37th Annual Fall Festival & Fiddlers’ Contest at the Terrace Mill (12:00
Gates open. Kitchen, Vendors, 1:00 Fiddlers’ Contest begins)
OCTOBER
Weekends in October Pope County Fright Nights (Select Nights) TBD
3 Minnewaska Laker Foundation Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet
4 Blessing of the Animals, Terrace Mill, 1:30 p.m.
8 Someplace Safe – Domestic Violence Awareness Day
22 Pope County Salute to Business & Industry
31 Community Halloween Celebration
NOVEMBER
7 Someplace Safe Christmas Extravaganza, Starbuck
7, 14, 21 Ann Bickle Heritage House Holiday Teas
(teas 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.)
17 Glacial Ridge Hospice Tree of Life Celebration
19-21 Magical Christmas in Glenwood Kick-off
19 Magical Christmas in Glenwood Lighted Holiday Parade
19 Magical Christmas in Glenwood Free Movie Night, Central Square
22 Battle of the Businesses Bowling Tournament
DECEMBER
3 Ann Bickle Heritage House Christmas Open House (2-4:30 p.m.)
3 Magical Christmas in Glenwood Free Community Supper,
Coloring Contest (beginning date), Belgian Horse Drawn Trolley Rides
5 Glenwood Retirement Village Annual Cookie Walk
5 Pope County Museum Annual Christmas Open House & Silent Auction
10 & 11 Magical Christmas in Glenwood Christmas Bazaar at Eagle Bank
& Shop Glenwood Sales
10 Magical Christmas in Glenwood, Chamber Office Open House, Santa Sleigh
& Reindeer Rides, Minnewaska ECFE “Make & Take” Activity, Coloring
Contest, Cookie Decorating & More
12 Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills
12 Central Square Concert Series – Holiday Show
17 Magical Christmas in Glenwood Living Nativity
22 Santa Treat Day at the Elementary Schools
*Dates and events are subject to change. Please visit Glenwood and Starbuck Chamber websites for updated information.
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festivals and more
WINTERAMA CELEBRATION
& CHILI COOK-OFF
This annual event, sponsored by the Minnewaska Jaycees
and Glenwood & Beyond, will be held on February
21, 2015. There are activities and contests for all ages
taking place at Lakeside Ballroom and on Lake Minnewaska.
HETTEEN CUP VINTAGE
SNOWMOBILE RACE & SHOW
This annual event draws quite the crowd to Lake Minnewaska
from all over the United States. Scheduled for
March 7, 2015, the event features a variety of races,
a vintage snowmobile swap and show, youth snowmobile
races, and a lot more! Whether you are outside
enjoying the front row seats on the lake or inside Lakeside
Ballroom watching the races from a distance, the
day is filled with fun for the entire family.
FISHING OPENER
Minnesota’s great fishing opener is May 9, 2015. Come
to Glenwood and Starbuck and fish area lakes for a
great recreational experience.
RON ERNO MEMORIAL LAKE
MINNEWASKA WARMUP
The annual warm-up run was started by Ron Erno, a
dedicated Glenwood resident. It’s now a memorial run
that kicks off the beginning of spring. The certified
half marathon around beautiful Lake Minnewaska
will be May 2, 2015. The race also offers 10K, 5K and
kids’ races. Visit www.minnewaskawarmup.org to
register and for more information.
LEFSE DAGEN
The Lefse Dagen celebration will be held on May 16,
2015, and is sponsored by the Starbuck Depot Society.
The celebration began in 1987, and has a twofold purpose:
to commemorate the setting of the world record
lefse (70 lbs, diameter of 9 ft, 8 in.) baked during the
Starbuck Centennial celebration in 1983 by a group of
Starbuck Lions, and to hold an open house at the Starbuck
Depot Square.
STARBUCK THURSDAY
NIGHT ON THE TOWN
Come enjoy a night out on the town in Starbuck every
Thursday starting June 4 through August from 4:30-
7 p.m. at the Starbuck Depot. Food and entertainment
provided by local organizations, along with a local
Farmers Market available from 4-7 p.m. Free will offering.
FARMERS MARKET
Glenwood - Pope County Farmer’s Market’s 16th season is
open from June 13 through October, depending on weather
and produce available. Local vendors will be providing
the communities in and around Glenwood with the best
Minnesota Grown fresh garden produce, crafts, preserves,
homemade goods, and more. Join us at the Pope County
Fairgrounds, Saturday mornings from 9 a.m.-noon. Call
634-3636 for more information.
Starbuck - Eat fresh – better nutrition, better taste. Opening
June 4 and every Thursday after from 4-7 p.m. through
September at the Starbuck Depot. Fresh fruits and vegetables,
homemade breads and baked goods, jams and jellies,
farm fresh eggs, quilts, crafts and more.
Lowry - Stop by along Hwy 55 in Lowry every Tuesday
from 4-6 p.m. starting in June and going through September
for an excellent variety of homegrown, organic and
fresh goods.
GLENWOOD LAKES AREA KIDS DAY
Always held the first Saturday in June, sponsored by
the Glenwood Fire Department and the Glenwood
Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, “Take A Kid Fishing”
is enjoyed by many youngsters in the area. The
day includes a bike rodeo, sponsored by the Glenwood
Police Department, and several other events and opportunities.
Local and area youth and visitors are welcome
to participate in all the events, free of charge.
LOWRY CELEBRATION
An annual festive event in Lowry, the Lowry Celebration
provides residents and visitors alike a chance
to kick up their heels at a small-town summer street
dance. This year’s dance is set for June 20, 2015.
POPE COUNTY HOSPICE RIDE
RIDING FOR A CAUSE
Plan to come to Glenwood on June 20, 2015 and ride
with other motorcycle enthusiasts. This very successful
event raises money for the Pope County Hospice
Program. Last year, more than 600 people participated
in this event.
HERITAGE DAYS
Heritage Days, held July 1-5, 2015, is a weekend celebration
that began when the Starbuck community
celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1983. Every year
a fun-filled weekend is planned for family and friends
to celebrate and commemorate Starbuck’s heritage the
weekend closest to the Fourth of July. The weekend
includes an Invitational Golf Tournament, street dances,
beach party, 5 & 10K walk-run, carnival, craft fair,
fireworks, parade and kiddie parade, just to mention a
few of the activities. Heritage Days is a weekend to
reflect on the history of the community, those community
members who have contributed to our past, and
those who are creating our present and forming our
future.
TERRACE FOURTH OF JULY
Terrace holds its annual Fourth of July celebration
each year for family and friends and all are welcome.
Bring your own picnic, beverages are provided. Old
fashioned games and contests include turtle races, egg
toss, and more...come join the excitement!
VILLARD DAYS
Villard will host its 9th annual celebration during July
3-5 this year. Activities that are highlighted are the
boat parade on Lake Amelia, street dance, and Sunday
morning’s waffle breakfast is sure to bring out the
early risers. For more information contact the Villard
Lions.
WATERAMA
Glenwood’s 60th annual celebration will be held July
23-26, 2015. Waterama consists of many events for all
ages, including the Grande Day Parade, Kiddie Parade,
water shows, pageants, dances, 5K/10K/Magic Mile
Races and many types of sporting events, to name a
few. There will also be an Arts & Crafts Bazaar from
Thursday-Sunday in the city park. Come to Glenwood
and experience one of the finest annual events in
Minnesota! See page 18 for more information.
Starbuck Heritage Days
Pope County Fair
Hetteen Cup Snowmobile Races
Sedan Daze
Waterama Car Show
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POPE COUNTY FAIR
This year’s annual fair will be held August 5-9, 2015.
Visit one of the largest small town FREE fairs, and
take in all of the exhibits, 4-H projects, entertainment,
animals, food and carnival fun there is to offer!
For more information check out the Pope County Fair
website at www.popecountyfair.org.
MINNEWASKA TRIATHLON
The annual Minnewaska Triathlon will be held on
Saturday, August 1, 2015 on the shores of Lake Minnewaska
in Glenwood. The triathlon includes a 400-
yard swim, an 11.1 mile bike and a 2.5-mile road run.
The Minnewaska Triathlon is sponsored by Minnewaska
Community Education & Recreation, and the
Minnewaska Swim Boosters. The purpose of hosting
the Lake Minnewaska Triathlon is to share the proceeds
to enhance the lives of our young people in
aquatics. For more information or to register visit
www.minnewaskatriathlon.com.
DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
Starbuck’s 8th Annual Dragon Boat Races will be held
August 7 & 8, 2015 at the Starbuck City Beach. Boat
teams of approximately 20 people paddle in a boat that
resembles a cross between a canoe and a Viking ship.
Throughout the day the event features food vendors,
a beer garden and music from local musicians. It’s fun
for the whole family. Take part in the festivities or sit
back and watch.
EPLE TIDEN
Eple Tiden (pronounced EH-PLEH-TEE-DEN), held
on September 26, 2015, is an autumn market day celebration
at the Starbuck Depot. The Norwegian title
means “Apple Time.” Vendors line up along the depot
boardwalk to sell apples and other garden produce.
The Starbuck Depot Society raises money during the
event by selling lunches and souvenirs. Festival goers
can also expect to enjoy musical entertainment and
various displays.
TERRACE MILL FALL FIDDLERS
FESTIVAL & CONTEST
Terrace Mill’s 37th annual Fiddler’s Festival Contest
will be held September 27, 2015. This festival brings
in great musical talent along with an array of crafts, a
troll shop, vendors, food and, of course, music!
MAGICAL CHRISTMAS IN GLENWOOD
The 6th Annual Magical Christmas in Glenwood is
scheduled from mid-November through the month
of December. Traditional celebration and fun-filled
events include a lighted parade, live Nativity, free
movie night, pictures with Santa, community supper,
holiday open houses, Christmas Bazaar, Santa’s sleigh
and reindeer rides and much more! See the calendar on
page 13 for dates.
BALLROOM DANCING DAYS
Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing, Latin, Polka! Come join the fun!
Listen to the sound of a live band and dance on a large
maplewood dance floor. This event is sponsord by the
Lakeside Dance Club, established in 1984. For more
information on ballroom dancing dates and featured
bands visit www.lakesideballroom.org.
POPE COUNTY COMMUNITY EXPO
The annual Expo, held each April at Minnewaska
Area High School, provides a free, family-friendly
celebration of all that the Pope County area has to
offer. The event is geared to appeal to people of all ages
and interests and includes hundreds of vendors, live
interactive demonstrations throughout the day, kids’
activities, special guests and much, much more. Past
special guests include Emmy-award winners Joe Schmit
and Ron Schara, former Twins player Al Newman,
and inspirational speaker Sgt. First Class (Ret.) Dana
Bowman, a double-amputee who parachuted into the
Expo as part of the annual Heroes Tribute. Visit www.
glenwoodlakesarea.org for more information.
See the calendar on page 13 for local events.
COMMUNITY involvement
UNITED WAY OF POPE & DOUGLAS COUNTIES
• Food provided in backpacks of 125 children
every other week (Backpack Attack)
• 362 coats given to Pope County residents
(Coat Distribution)
• Prescription cards distributed to 1,949 people
for reduced prescription costs for a savings of
$37,000 (FamilyWize)
• Provided wood to heat people’s homes
(Heat a Home)
• 389 children receive a book each month
from United Way
• 77 children received backpacks with school
supplies to start school (Stuff the Bus)
• 418 individuals received assistance in tax
preparation making it possible for $986,314
in refunds (EITC Tax Clinic)
United Way of Douglas
& Pope Counties
United Way of Douglas
& Pope Counties
105 2nd Ave. NE, Suite 111 | Glenwood, MN 56334
Waterama Grande Day Parade
Terrace Mill Fiddler’s Festival
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Bike Trails
The biking routes (see below) were created to encourage biking and
exploring throughout the beautiful area of Pope County. Along
with Pope County’s routes, Minnesota has hundreds of miles of
bikeways with several others very close by.
POPE COUNTY BIKE ROUTES
Location: Pope County communities
Distance: 31 miles total
Pope County’s bike trails offer a wide variety of terrain—from
vast panoramic views of rolling prairie hills to the sandy shores
of Lake Minnewaska. The paved historic railway trail connecting
Glenwood and Villard takes riders through tunnels of
trees and wide open fields, past wetlands and finally winding
between Lake Amelia and Lake Villard. Benches along the way
provide quiet spots to rest and enjoy the abundant wildlife and
quiet vistas. For more info: westcentralwellness.org. Map online.
Minnewaska Triathlon | Lane Studio
CENTRAL LAKES STATE TRAIL
Location: Between Fergus Falls & Osakis
Distance: 55 miles
The hilly terrain of the Central Lakes State Trail cradles dozens
of lakes. Expect to see wildflowers, prairie grass, open
fields, rolling hills, wetland ponds, and plenty of wildlife
along this trail. The western portion crosses only one road
between Fergus Falls and Dalton. The eastern section passes
through Alexandria, but is fairly secluded otherwise. This
trail connects to the Lake Wobegon Trail at Osakis. For more
info: 218-739-7576; mndnr.gov/ trails. Map online.
GLACIAL LAKES STATE TRAIL
Location: Between Willmar & Paynesville
Distance: 27 paved miles
The Glacial Lakes State Trail takes riders through pastures,
fields and ponds and wetlands full of cattails. Green Lake in
Spicer, midway along the trail, offers a chance for a refreshing
swim. Continuing north, the trail crosses a bridge over
Nest Lake and skirts to the east of New London. The trail
follows Highway 23 through Hawick and a two-mile paved
spur at the north end connects the trail to Paynesville. For
more info: 320-796-6281; mndnr.gov/trails. Map online.
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A Gitchi Gami State Trail, 30 mi.
B Mesabi Trail, 115 mi.
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C Willard Munger State Trail, 63 mi.
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D Heartland State Trial, 49 mi.
E Migizi Trail, 17 mi.
F Paul Bunyan State Trail, 112 mi.
C G Central Lakes Trail, 55 mi.
H Lake Wobegon Trail, 62 mi.
I Mille Lacs Soo Line Trail, 11 mi.
Pope County Trails, 31 mi. (all trails combined)
J Glacial Lakes State Trail, 22 mi.
K Luce Line State Trail, 30 mi.
L Gageway State Trail, 18 mi.
L M Sunrise Prairie/Hardwood Creek Trail, 26 mi.
N Grand Rounds, 50+mi.
O Cannon Valley Trail, 20 mi.
P Douglas State Trail, 13 mi.
R Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail, 18 mi.
P
S Root River State Trail, 42 mi.
S T Sakatah Singing Hill Trail, 39 mi.
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R U Shooting Star State Trail, 20 mi.
VILLARD
LAKE
VILLARD
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Trail A 4.75 mi
Trail B 2.14 mi
Trail C 1.57 mi.
GLACIAL LAKES
STATE PARK
Trail D 4.27 mi.
Trail E .35 mi.
Trail F 1.71 mi
Trail G .25 mi
Trail H 9.74 mi
Trail I 6.34 mi
TO TERRACE
Bike Trail (paved)
Bike Route (unsigned, high quality)
Bike Route (signed, high quality)
Minnewaska
Wellness & Fitness
more biking info
To download/view maps and additional information go to:
• westcentralwellness.org • exploreminnesota.com
• glenwoodlakesarea.org • mndnr.gov
• starbuckmn.org • pedalmn.com
16 | Minnewaska Area
220 15 TH STREET SE
(East of Hwy 28 & Hwy 55 Jct)
320-634-0348
Email: mwf@minnewaskawellness.com
www.minnewaskawellness.com

hunt and fish
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FISHING
Lake Minnewaska is the largest lake in the county
and also the 13th largest in the state with 7,110 acres. The
name “Minnewaska” was given to the lake by the white
settlers; the name is made from two Dakota Sioux words,
“minne” (water) and “waska” (good.) The lake still holds true
to this day for those “good waters.” Panfish are probably
the most noted gamefish with abundant numbers of very
large bluegill sunfish and crappie that can be easily caught
from the end of the dock or to depths of 16 ft. or more. The
lake is ideal for large mouth and small mouth bass as well.
One person expressed “...it is hard not to catch fish on this
lake!” Walleye and northern pike are also a favorite and
Minnewaska has quickly become one of the best walleye
lakes in the state. Minnewaska is a favorite destination for
both summer and winter fishermen. Summer is a great time
of the year to visit, but typically there are well over 600 fish
houses that dot the lake in the winter as well! There are
many other lakes in the area that also offer great fishing and
recreational opportunities including Reno, Amelia, Pelican,
Emily, Scandinavian and Gilchrist, to name a few. There are
several excellent resorts and bait shops in the area to assist
you with lodging and up-to-date fishing reports.
HUNTING
Pope County is located at the end of one of the last glacial
moraines that formed Minnesota’s landscapes. The depositing
glacial till left undulating hills, rivers, potholes and lakes which
were mixed with open prairie and islands of oak savannas. This
is a perfect landscape for deer, turkeys, waterfowl and pheasants.
Pope County has a great whitetail deer population and ranks very
high with the number of entries in the Boone and Crocket record
books. The area also has one of the higher ranking pheasant
counts in the state and many blaze orange uniforms can be seen
crisscrossing the fields in search of the ring-necked pheasant. Due
to the numerous wetlands and lakes, waterfowl hunting has also
been very popular. Some of the bigger bodies of water such as
Emily, Nelson and Amelia are favorite stops for waterfowl on their
way north and south. Due to the diverse landscape combined with
agriculture and conservation efforts to develop habitat, the area
is a very popular fall destination. Pope County has abundant and
spacious public hunting areas to accommodate visitors. Stop by
the DNR area office or one of the local sporting goods stores for a
detailed map of all the public hunting areas.
golf
WITH THREE GOLF COURSES, POPE COUNTY IS A GOLFER'S PARADISE
EACH COURSE BRINGS SOMETHING UNIQUE TO THE GAME OF GOLF
Lake Minnewaska | Lane Studio
Minnewaska Golf Club is an 18-hole course located just west
of Glenwood on Highway 28/29 situated on top of a bluff
which overlooks the lake. Many holes offer views of Lake
Minnewaska. The course has four par five holes for men as
measured from the white tees, five par three holes with the
balance being par four holes. The par fives measure from
471 to 528 yards, the par threes from 118 to 197 yards and
the par fours from 324 to 405 yards.
The course measures 3,092 yards on the front nine and
3,120 on the back nine for a total of 6,212 from the white
tees. For women the course measures 2,575 yards on the
front nine and 2,646 yards on the back nine.
The signature hole on the course is the 118-yard, par
three, ninth hole. The golfer tees from an elevated tee and
Minnewaska
BAIT & TACKLE
All Your Sporting Needs Open Year Around
Full line of fishing tackle and live bait • Propane Gas
Fishing/Hunting Licenses • Snacks and Pop
Winter Walleye Contest • Summer Walleye Contest
If we don’t have it we’ll try & get it for you!
Call for most up-to-date fi shing & hunting info.
(320)239-2239 • 1-888-625-3172
www.minnewaskabait.co m
202 N. Main
Starbuck, MN
must send the ball over a deep ravine, which contains a creek, to
land on the green. There is little room for error.
While many holes are fairly straight, the rolling terrain can
prove challenging. Tee times for the course may be set up by calling
320-634-3680.
Rodina is a nine-hole venue near the Pope-Douglas county line.
This course features a more open layout and is 3,128 yards long. It
also features one of the longest par fives in Pope County and one of
the most challenging par three holes. The fourth hole, a par five, is
550 yards long. The final approach shot must be made over a large
slough requiring a carry of 75 yards.
The next hole, the fifth, is a 170-yard par three which requires
a very accurate tee shot to a narrow green surrounded by slough on
three sides.
The final hole, a wide-open par three, measures 210 yards
making it the longest par three on any of the county courses from
the white tees.
Tee times may be arranged by calling 320-554-3385. The
course also has a driving range.
Pezhekee National
(see pg. 24)
All three courses have cart rentals, a clubhouse and accept tee times
from the public.
Minnewaska Area | 17

waterama
Last full weekend in July
60 th Annual
JULY 23, 24, 25 & 26, 2015
Street Dances
by Ann Grandy
Now in its 60th
year, Glenwood
Waterama has been
pleasing crowds for
generations. Founded
in 1956, it is one of the
longest running community
festivals in the state.
The very first year, organizers
hoped to attract between five and ten thousand
people to the festivities - and ended up
hosting 23,000. Events that first year included
a Friday night button dance, followed by seven
events on Saturday including a golf tournament,
Kiddie Parade, swimming and boat races,
a waterski show and the night pontoon parade.
The 100-unit Grande Day parade was a feature
from the very first Waterama, along with the
coronation, fireworks and a coronation ball on
Sunday night.
Each year, new events are added to the
originals. A community church service was
added in 1964, a mini marathon in 1974, and
the first Minnewaska Showstoppers musical,
South Pacific, was added in 1978.
Today’s Waterama truly has something for
everyone. In addition to the three parades,
there are craft, car and waterski shows, medallion
hunt clues, book sales and sand sculptures.
There are kid-friendly events in the
park and sporting events for those who like to
bike, swim, run, golf or play tennis, softball, volleyball
or soccer.
The first couple of years, the event was
held in August, but after organizers consulted
the Farmer’s Almanac and discovered that the
last weekend in July was historically the sunniest
weekend of the summer with the least rain,
the event was moved to that weekend. Since
1959, Waterama has always been the “Last Full
Weekend in July.”
Sporting Tournamentss
• Softball
• Sand Volleyball
• Basketball Shootout
• Golf
• Soccer
Beach Activities
• Sand Sculptures
• Water Ski Show
• Yoga on the Beach
• Swim Races
and d More...
• Fireworks
• Car & Vintage
Snowmobile Show
• 5K/10K/Magic Mile Races
• Corn Hole Tournament
• Kids’ Day Activities
• Crazy Days
• Medallion Hunt
& so much more!
Come celebrate with us!
For a full schedule of events go to
www.WATERAMA.org
&
RICK
HUCKABY
3 Parades
Grande Day Parade
Pontoon Parade
Kiddie Parade
18 | waterama.org

thingstodo
Dedicated to promoting a shared vision for our
community that enhances its natural beauty and personality,
enriches the lives of its residents and visitors, and ensures
growth and prosperity for future generations.
–Mission of Glenwood & Beyond
glenwood
beyond
and
by Jim Palmer
Glenwood & Beyond, a 501c3 nonprofit
organization driven by volunteers, is dedicated
to promoting and enhancing the Glenwood area
through a variety of community-wide projects and
initiatives.
Since it was established in 2006, Glenwood &
Beyond has impacted several areas around Glenwood
including the development of a downtown “pocket
park,” new playground equipment at city park and
an ongoing lakewalk project along the shoreline
of Lake Minnewaska. The lakewalk includes three
“nodes” with creative seating areas, landscaping,
a statue of Princess Minnewaska, and a public
viewfinder. A fourth node is planned for 2015.
Glenwood & Beyond projects are fueled
by three major fundraising events. On Feb. 21,
Waterama and Glenwood Area Jaycees, present
Winterama, a winter festival held on the ice in front
of Lakeside Ballroom, with more activities held in
the ballroom and throughout the city. The second
event is the Glenwood & Beyond Golf Tournament
on June 22. The final event is Pope County Fright
Nights, the area’s premiere haunted attraction
located at Central Square and open on select dates
in October.
The proactive works and accomplishments of
Glenwood & Beyond were recently recognized at
the Minnesota State Fair during Community Pride
Day.
For more information on Glenwood &
Beyond or to become a volunteer, visit www.
glenwoodandbeyond.org.
Glenwood & Beyond, along with Glenwood
Third week in February
- Waterama Polar Plunge
- Chili Cook-off
- Fireworks
- Kids Games
For more information, dates,
times and locations visit
www.glenwoodlakesarea.org
Winterama is sponsored by the following organizations:
Glenwood & Beyond • glenwoodandbeyond.org | 19

places
to
go
The most popular way to
spend your time in the Lake
Minnewaska area is actually
on or near the water. There
are also many other great
ways to experience the beauty
of Pope County other than
boating, kayaking, swimming
or fishing on the lakes. Enjoy
our museums, golf courses,
parks, theater shows and
a variety of restaurants to
tempt every palate.
20 | Minnewaska Area

annbickle
heritagehouse
Ann Bickle Heritage House preserves
an important piece of area's past.
by Deb Mercier
The Ann Bickle Heritage House was, until Sept. 1988, a
private residence. It was the home of Frank B.J. Bickle
and Ann Bickle and Dina Bremness until 1988 when Ms.
Bremness died. Ann Bickle died in 1984.
The house was built in 1913 by Frank Bickle, a Soo
Line engineer, and was often described as the finest in
Glenwood—particularly in terms of beauty, utility and
comfort. Its two fireplaces, the leaded glass windows and
the beautifully preserved woodwork throughout are of
special interest.
Frank P. Allen, a Grand Rapids, Mich. architect
who also designed several libraries in the Midwest, designed
this turn of the century Craftsman style home.
The precise specifications called for by the architect were
followed with skill and pride by Albert Wollan, a wellknown
and highly respected Glenwood contractor of
the day. Wollan was a master
carpenter and an outstanding
cabinet maker. He personally
crafted much of the interior.
The granite wall that
fronts the Heritage House
grounds is native stone from the
St. Cloud granite quarries.
In the summer of 1988,
Ann Williams married Frank Bickle and
came to Glenwood at the age of 50.
Bremness Gallery is named to honor
Dina Bremness who was an amateur
artist after her retirement.
Dina Bremness was the superintendent
at the Glenwood Hospital. The hospital
was located directly across from the
Frank and Ann Bickle home.
A construction crew headed by
Albert Wollan built the home that was
described as “the finest in Glenwood”
for Frank Bickle.
when the house was scheduled for public auction, a
group of Glenwood women took action to save the
gracious old home with its handsome furnishings and
rare old tapestries for the community.
In 1997 the house was listed on the National
Register of Historic Places in recognition of Ann
Bickle’s significant contributions to her local and state
community.
HOLIDAY TEAS
Each holiday season, the Ann Bickle Heritage
House hosts a traditional Christmas tea, offering a
chance to take a break in the warmth and charm of a
time past. The house is decked out with holiday cheer,
and the five-course tea service includes something
new plus a few old favorites. Call 320-634-5334 for
more information and tickets. See page 13 for scheduled
holiday tea dates.
BREMNESS GALLERY
The Bremness Gallery, located on the grounds
of the Ann Bickle Heritage House, opened its doors
in 1991. It was named to honor Dina Bremness, who
was an amateur artist after her retirement and
nurse-companion to Ann Bickle.
The building was originally a modest, one and a
half story carriage house which was transformed into
an interesting and functional space by Orlando Haugland
for a variety of art exhibitions. Orlando was an inspirational
Glenwood High School art instructor and a
gifted artist who worked successfully in several media.
Following Orlando’s specifications, area volunteers
shared their skills to create the intimate and
charming gallery. Volunteers continue to staff and
support the Bremness Gallery financially.
Each summer the Bremness Gallery is host to a
different exhibition. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday,
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or by appointment. The Bremness
Gallery can be reached at 320-634-3163 or bremnessgallery@yahoo.com.
THE PEOPLE
Ann Jones Bickle was born in Wales in 1886. At
age 18 she emigrated to the U.S., but maintained a lifelong
pride and love for Wales.
Ann moved to Glenwood after her marriage to
Soo Line Engineer Frank Bickle in 1936. Instead of
living a life of privilege, as she could have done, Ann
chose an active civic life. She organized the Glacial
Ridge Hospital Auxiliary while the hospital was being
built in 1939. So impressed by what a group of women
volunteers could accomplish, she worked to organize
other auxiliaries throughout the state and Canada,
all at her own expense. In 1946, she was one of three
women who founded the Minnesota State Hospital
Auxiliary, serving as its first president for two terms.
Ann died in 1984 at the age of 98. The Ann Bickle
Heritage House board of directors intends to honor her
memory by maintaining her home as a Welsh house.
Francis B.J. Bickle had roots in Devonshire, England.
When he was orphaned at age 12, he worked as
a farmhand and saved money for two years so he could
emigrate to Canada.
In 1896, Frank joined the Soo Line Railroad as a
fireman. Five years later he transferred to Glenwood,
moved up to the position of engineer, and spent his
entire career making the 186-mile run between Glenwood
and Thief River Falls. He retired after 50 years
with the Soo Line.
Frank was a private person, and it is little known
that he filled coal bins for many families during the Depression
and provided shoes and sweaters for children
where he traveled. He died in 1959 at the age of 82 after
23 years of marriage to Ann.
Dina Bremness was born in Chippewa Falls
Township in Pope County in 1905. She attended schools
in Sedan and Villard, Minn., took nursing training at
Kahler Methodist in Rochester, and worked as an R.N.
in Rochester and Los Angeles.
Early in her career she came home to relieve, for
six months, another nurse in charge of the hospital in
Glenwood. She never left. Dina served as hospital superintendent
from 1940 to her retirement in 1967. She
was one of very few rural presidents of the Minnesota
Hospital Association.
Dina had a close association with Ann Bickle
through hospital work which evolved into a special
friendship. Following Frank Bickle’s death in 1959,
Dina moved in with Ann. When Ann became ill, Dina
cared for her until her death in 1984. Dina died in 1988.
Ann Bickle Heritage House 320.634.5334 | 21

on LAKE VILLARD
Largest private beach in lakes region.
1,000 ft. of sandcastle building beach. Great dock fishing.
320-554-2471
• Playground
• Hayrides
• Event Center for 80
• Scrapbooking Retreats
• 10 ft. Free Fall Waterslide
www.canarybeachresort.com
• 10 Lakefront Cabins - 1 to 4 BRs
• NEW “Wrenʼs Den” 5 BR
reunion cabin - year round
17405 Cty Rd. 28, Villard, MN 56385
Woodlawn
on
Lake Minnewaska
RESORT and
CAMPGROUND
Cabins • Campsites • Paddleboat • Boats/Motors/Lifts/Pontoon • Bait
Showers • Playground • Swimming Area/Slide • Kayaks
Randy, Judie & Scott Crumb
24050 North Lakeshore Drive • Glenwood, MN 56334
320.634.3619 • www.woodlawnresortandcampground.com
1-800-892-3619
Pelican RV Resort, Inc.
Seasonal Sites • Short-term Camping
2 BR Cabins • 4 BR Home • Pontoons
Boats & Motors • Canoe • Paddleboats
Swimming Beach • Shower House
Clubhouse • Laundry
320-634-3890
17486 N. Pelican Lake Road, Glenwood MN
www.pelicanrvresort.com
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• 12 Lakeside Cabins
• Overnight RV Sites
• Seasonal RV Sites
• Bait & Tackle
• Boat Rentals
• Beach, Tennis, Playground
320-554-2017
vacation@shadyrestresort.com
16953 142nd St., Villard, MN 56385
Just east of Glenwood on Lake Amelia.
NO PETS, ATVs or JET SKIS
www.shadyrestresort.com
Porta-Dock & Porta-Lift Dealer
www.huntsresort.com
“On Beautiful Lake Minnewaska”
Fishing & Ice Fishing at its best! Close to Snowmobile Trails.
Pontoon, Boat & Ice House Rentals
800•450•3323
Paul & Kris Kostelecky • Rob & Terri Richards
22 | Minnewaska Area

CEDAR
INN
MOTEL
Michael & Michelle Moen owners 320-239-4300
Main St. • Starbuck, MN 56381
CEDAR BAIT N’ TACKLE
www.cedarinnstarbuck.com
24 Hour Live Bait Vending
GLENWOOD, MINNESOTA
“Providing you with a restful night stay”
• Indoor pool and hot tub
• Fitness Center
• Broadway Ballroom Event Center
• Business Center & Suite Shop
• Free wired/wireless internet
• Meeting room for 10-50 people
• Cloud Nine Hampton Bed
• FREE on-the-house hot breakfast
• All rooms come standard
with microwave & refrigerator
Located next to Fat Daddy’s Bar &
Grill/Broadway Ballroom/Garden
Center Bowling Alley & Arcade
2705 S. Broadway Street • Alexandria, MN 56308 • 320-763-3360
800-HAMPTON • www.alexandriasuitesmn.hamptoninn.com
Seasonal sites. Short-term RV Camping.
LAKEVIEW
RV PARK
Get your rest with the Best
FEATURES & ACCOMODATIONS
• Complimentary Breakfast
• Indoor Pool & Hot Tub
• Whirlpool Suite
• Free Wireless Internet
• Cable TV
• Copy & Fax Services
• Business Center
• Meeting Space
• 24 hr coffee
• Pet friendly (with approval & fee)
• Walking distance to Duffy’s
Roadhouse and A&W
• Overlooking Lake Minnewaska
• Close to a Fitness Center
• Extended Stay Rooms Available
• Commercial and Corporate Rates
320-334-3042 CALL NOW 310-600-6973 cell
Directly across the street from Minnewaska’s best swimming beach.
MN State Hwy 29 on south side of Starbuck by Airport Road.
Boat Launch • City Park • Full-service restaurant within easy walk
Hobo Park
Campground
102 Sites • Tents • Electrical • Full Hook-Ups
200 Boat Marina & Dual Docking Stations
Within walking distance to City Parks, Beach, Restaurants & Downtown Starbuck
Located on Lake Minnewaska • South Hwy 29
“Right on the edge of Starbuck”
401 East 1 st Street, Starbuck, MN 56381
320-239-2336
Email: clerkstarbuck@hcinet.net
340 County Road 21 South, Glenwood, MN 56334
320-634-5105 | fax: 320-634-4721 |glenwoodabvi@gmail.com
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The Pezhekee National Golf Course, located at
Peters Sunset Beach Resort just south of Glenwood,
is one of Minnesota’s most beautiful courses,
offering challenging golf and spectacular views of
Lake Minnewaska.
The resort is a family owned business and features
an historic lodge, rooms, suites, cabins and
reunion lodges for families and groups. Three
buildings are on the National Register of Historic
Buildings. The resort is situated right on the south
side of Lake Minnewaska only 3.5 miles away. Peters
Resort offers lake activities, swimming, tennis,
a dining room and many beautiful gardens on the
grounds. Call 800-356-8654 for reservations.
The 18-hole course offers something for every
golfer, including holes carved through the hardwood
forests and an island green on the 11th hole.
The course measures 3,261 from the white tees
on the front nine and 3,331 on the back nine for a
total of 6,592 yards. For women, the course measures
2,553 yards on the front nine and 2,936 on
the back nine for a total of 5,489 yards.
Pezhekee National Golf Course is the longest
public course in Minnesota. From the blue tees,
the course is 7,263 total yards. But long-ball hitters
should not get too excited; the course is designed to
place an emphasis on ball placement rather than
just winding up and hitting the long ball.
Controlled play is an important part of the
Peters
sunset
beach
game at Pezhekee on the holes which wander through
the woods. Stray drives end up in the forest where part
of the course is cut. The course also has ravines to cross,
which run toward the lake, and water on several holes.
The course has several
holes with fairly sharp
doglegs requiring the golfer
to consider whether he
or she wants to tee off for
distance or for position.
At one point a bridge runs
across the lake and holes
10-14 feature native grass
as lateral hazards where
the course opens up and
takes on a Scottish Highlands
feel.
Resort
& pezhekee golf course
24 | Peters Resort • petersresort.com • 800.356.8654

placestogo
take a hike at barsness park
Get a map at:
• Barsness Park brochure stand
• westcentralwellness.org
• Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
barsnesspark
Barsness Park, located on the south side of Glenwood,
across from the city beach on Lake Minnewaska, is
one of the largest municipal parks in West Central
Minnesota. At nearly 250 acres, the park features a
40-unit campground for daily and seasonal camping
with a bath building, hiking trails through a huge
wildlife area, softball diamonds, beach, children’s
playground, picnic areas, skateboard park, Frisbee golf,
cross country skiing, snowshoeing and two buildings
which can be rented for family reunions and other
events. There are over 4 miles of walking and biking
trails. Take a walk through the woods and look for
wildflowers, deer, turkeys, birds, or nature at its best.
Barsness Park is not only enjoyed in the summer,
but can be enjoyed in the winter as well for its cross
country skiing and snowshoeing on the trails. Camping
reservations may be made by calling Glenwood City
Hall, 320-634-5433. Daily and seasonal campsite
rentals are available.
>>> History In the early 1930s, the City of Glenwood
obtained 16 acres from the Wheeler Family, on which
the first ski jump was erected. Then in the early 1940s,
town baseball became a top priority and the Glenwood
Lions Club got involved. That is when the City of
Glenwood obtained 40 acres from James E. Barsness
which was a pasture at that time. A grant for the
purchase and development of the fields was obtained.
In 1977, the park was expanded to 70 acres. The park
continued to grow to where it is today.

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of POPE COUNTY

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upcoming events 2015
March 27 • Billy McLaughlin in concert
May 16 • Scandinavian Festival Dinner Show
July 25 • Glenwood All School Reunion
August 5-15 • Plein Air Festival
For more information and to view a full event schedule
visit centralsquare.org or like them on facebook (CSQinc).
Central Square Cultural & Civic Center is
a nonprofit community arts organization
which formed in 1999. The building was
originally the campus of the old Glenwood
High School. The district built a new school
and the Central Square building was scheduled
for the wrecking ball. A group of former
graduates had a vision for a community center
and arts facility, so they mounted a courageous
effort to save Central Square for the
future.
The mission and purpose of Central
Square, Inc. is to contribute to the quality of
community life by presenting a wide variety
of cultural and performing arts programs for
the residents of West Central Minnesota,
while working to preserve and maintain the
historic building for community events and
recreation.
Central Square Cultural & Civic Center
is a three-level complex and houses:
• a 1,044+ seat classic auditorium with outstanding acoustics
• a regulation gymnasium and basketball court
• an exhibition hall and commerical kitchen with catering services available
• various former classrooms which have been renovated and leased to area businesses
• seven beautiful condominiums
• a community room available for conferences, meetings and social events.
The 2nd Floor Art Gallery is a beautiful exhibit space for artwork, with great lighting and
beautiful wall space for hanging art as well as pedestals for sculptures and three dimensional
works of art. A wonderful variety of art shows and exhibits are scheduled in the Gallery throughout
the year.
In 2003, the Central Square Concert Series was initiated, which brings in a diverse program
schedule of high quality music, theater and dance productions that still thrives today. The Concert
Series each year offers entertainment for all tastes and ages, including symphony orchestras,
ethnic dance, bluegrass, opera and more.
Over the last several years, Central Square has become one of West Central Minnesota’s
premier arts organizations, contributing to the economic vitality of the region through its line-up
of exceptional cultural events. It’s a grand old building; the doors are open during most days and
the welcome mat is out. Come on in!
Tickets and reservations for the concerts can be made by calling Central Square at
320-634-0400. Visit centralsquare.org or like us on facebook (CSQinc) for more information and
a schedule of upcoming events.
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glaciallakes
State Park
parkactivities 2015
Stargazing • Geocaching • Camping • Fishing
Biking • Hiking • Horseback Riding • Swimming
Bird Watching • Canoe/Kayaking & more
by Corbin Corson
Glacial Lakes State Park, located five miles south of Starbuck, is at the
crossroads between the original prairie land to the west and the central hardwood
forests to the east. Its hills and valleys graphically show the impact of glaciers that
covered this area 10,000 years ago.
The park preserves an area of rare native prairie grasses and many species of
prairie animals and woodland birds make their home in the 1,880 acre park. There
are several lakes, ponds and marshes in the park, the largest being Mountain Lake,
a 56-acre spring-fed lake. In the shade of oak trees, the park offers 37 campsites,
14 of which are electrified. During the summer season there are hot showers and
modern toilet facilities with easy access in the campground. Glacial Lakes also has
6 camper-cabins available for rent; 4 of them have electricity, making them available
year round. Each cabin sleeps 5 or 6, and has a screen porch. Also available
are 4 hike-in campsites, and a group camp with a large picnic shelter, including an
open fire pit and electricity. The park features 9 miles of horseback riding trails,
and 8 horse campsites. The park has a great group camp site that has lights and
outlets in the picnic shelter as well as 3 RV electric sites.
A swimming beach features crystal clear lake-itch free water, with a nearby
picnic area and boat ramp. Canoe, kayak, and rowboat rentals are available. Within
the park, fishermen can angle for large mouth bass, northern pike, walleye, and
perch in Mountain Lake (no gas motors are permitted.)
In winter, there are 9 miles of snowmobile trails, 6 miles of groomed
cross-country ski trails, and 1.5 miles of designated snowshoe trails. A paved bike
trail/route begins at the park entrance and goes 5 miles north into Starbuck. It
continues paved cross-country to Glenwood and on to Villard–a total of 20 miles.
A trail map is available online at www.glaciallakesstateparkfriends.com and at the
Glacial Lakes State Park office.
A shared naturalist works part-time alongside the park ranger, providing programs
for families. The Friends of Glacial Lakes State Park (www.glaciallakesstateparkfriends.com)
group helps provide a variety of activities throughout the year,
including an Easter egg hunt, an open house picnic in June and candlelit snowshoe/cross-country
ski/walk events in the winter. Star gazing with telescopes is
available one Saturday night each month throughout warmer months by GLASS,
known as the Glacial Lakes Astronomer and Stargazers Society (www.glass.glaciallakesmn.com).
Both the Friends Group and GLASS have a summer schedule for
their events.
All vehicles entering the park must have a state park
permit. Reservations can be made by calling 866-857-
2757 or by going online to http://reservations.usedirect.com/MinnesotaWeb/.
Contact the park with questions at 320-239-2860,
or email glaciallakes.statepark@state.mn.us or
mail to Glacial Lakes State Park, 25022 County
Road 41, Starbuck, MN 56381 or visit web site:
www.glaciallakesstateparkfriends.com.
The Friends of Glacial
Lakes State Park group
help provide a variety of
activities throughout the
year, including an Easter egg
hunt, an open house picnic
in June and candlelit snowshoe/cross
country ski/walk
events in the winter.
Friends of
GLACIAL LAKES STATE PARK
glaciallakesstateparkfriends.com
Glacial Lakes State Park • glaciallakesstateparkfriends.com • 866.857.2757 | 29

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Morning Glory Gardens
They’ve been the subject of poetry and the site of weddings. Morning Glory
Gardens, located along the Glacial Ridge Trail Scenic Byway, offer visitors a quiet,
colorful place to enjoy the beauty of the area.
The gardens originally grew from the dream and determination of Glenwood
businessman Edward Barsness. In 1966, Barsness purchased a one-acre swamp along
the shore of Lake Minnewaska, and though he ran into protest, began filling in the
land with a public garden in mind.
Over the course of four years, Barsness poured more than 2,000 hours into the
project, building terraced flower beds out of stone and cultivating the gardens with
more than 30 varieties of flowers.
In 1981, the Challenge Ministry Chapel, built in 1970 on the other side of the
lake, was donated and moved to the gardens.
The origin of the name, “Morning Glory Gardens,” is best described by Barsness
himself. In a 1967 Pope County Tribune article he wrote, “We saw the sun come up
over the broad waters facing Glenwood early one morning and the heavens were
filled with brilliant colors, full of glory.”
Barsness’s vision, now a local tourist attraction, still blooms each summer and is
carefully tended by various Pope County civic groups.
Morning Glory Gardens are located on Highway 28, four miles west of Glenwood and five
miles east of Starbuck.
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terracemill events
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June 3 • Terrace Mill open for Summer Season
June 3 -August 31 • Terrace Mill Art Exhibit in Wheeler Gallery
June 24-26 • Rosemal Class
July 4 • July 4th Celebration
July 5-14 • Children’s Musical Theatre Workshop I
July 15-16 • Children’s Musical Theatre Production I
September 24-26 • Rosemal Class
September 27 • Fall Festival & Fiddlers’ Contest
October 4 • Blessing of the Animals
Visit terracemill.org for more information & future events.
terracemill
historic site
Terrace Mill was originally built by
settlers from Vermont. It milled up to
40 barrels of flour a day from wheat
brought by farmers from as far away
as the Dakotas. Improvements in transportation,
and the fact that the railroad
didn’t come to Terrace Mill, reduced the
Mill’s ability to compete with bigger
mills elsewhere, notably those on the
Mississippi River in what are now the
Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
The Mill has been restored to much
of its former glory and today stands as
a museum and a scenic stop along the
Glacial Ridge Trail. Also nearby are
the keystone arch bridge, weir dam,
early log cabin, and heritage cabin. The
flour mill, built in 1903, is open for tours
during the summer months.
On summer weekends Terrace bustles
with summer visitors touring the
historic mill, marveling at the beauty of
the keystone bridge while the Chippewa
River roars underneath, or perhaps
enjoying a concert at the Mill’s outdoor
amphitheater.
The Terrace Mill Foundation hosts
several major festivals during the summer
and fall each year. Two popular
events are the annual 4th of July festival
held on July 4th and the Minnesota
Fiddler’s Festival held in the end of
September. You may contact the Mill at
320-278-3728 or visit www.terracemill.org
for detailed information.
Terrace Mill is located 12 miles south of
Glenwood on Highway 104.
101 First Avenue SW
Glenwood, MN
320-634-4543
MinnewaskaDental.com
Dr. Carl Wallin
Soo Line Credit Union
Pope County’s Credit Union
WELCOMESyou!
877-634-0020 • www.slcu.com
460 Franklin St. N. • PO Box 232, Glenwood, MN 56334
Drive-up Hours
Mon-Thur 7:30am-5pm
Fri 7:30am-6pm
Lobby Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Terrace Mill • terracemill.org • 320.287.3728 | 31

places
to
eat
areaRestaurants
So what will it be tonight? Burgers? Pizza? Or maybe it’s more of a special occasion.
Perhaps an elegant steak or walleye dinner, or fire-roasted pork chops. Or maybe you’re
up early, looking for those sunny side-up eggs or warm, homemade donuts. Whatever
the time of day, the Minnewaska area has a restaurant to fit any appetite. Whether you
need something to go, or are looking for a place to kick back and relax, area restaurant
owners and employees invite you to stop by to find the perfect meal.
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lakesideballroom
Lakeside Ballroom | Lane Studio
enjoy the beautiful view of lake minnewaska
enjoy lakeside.
The Lakeside Ballroom has been a city fixture in
Glenwood since 1909 when J. H. “Mac” McCauley
offered to build a dance pavilion on land owned by
the city. He told the city that if he could operate the
pavilion for 10 years he would turn it over to the city.
The building of the ballroom was intended to
focus attention on the city as a place for tourism. The
ballroom replaced a previous pavilion which the city
had built in 1885.
The 1909 building constructed by McCauley
cost $3,000. A grand opening of the facility was held
May 28, 1909. In addition to the pavilion, McCauley
operated a large water slide at the site and maintained
the public beach. The city beach remained at the
ballroom site until 1947. He also had a boat rental and
bait business.
Oliver B. “Tuddy” Kaldahl rented the ballroom
from McCauley after starting work at the ballroom by
helping McCauley clean the facility. By 1923 Kaldahl
took over operation of the ballroom, beginning an
association that ran for over 50 years.
The roster of bands which appeared at the
Lakeside over the years included Louis Armstrong,
the Andrews Sisters, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Jack
Mills Orchestra, Tex Beneke, Jack Crawford, Guy De-
Leo, Oscar Danielson, the Dorsey Brothers, the Dukes
of Dixieland, the Everly Brothers, Sammy Kay, Stan
Kenton, Guy Lombardo, Jerry Lee Lewis, Tiny Little,
Al Menke, Red Nickles and the Five Pennies, Al Olson,
Don Redman, Eli Rice, Don Strickland, Conway Twitty
and Lawrence Welk.
The Lakeside had no heating system and operated
as a summer facility only until the late 1930s.
By then the big band era was in full swing, so the
Kaldahls had wooden shutters installed to replace the
the canvas ones and heat was provided by large wood
stoves.
In 1947, the Lakeside Pavilion became the Lakeside
Ballroom. Along with the name change came a
new maple dance floor.
Duane Peterson took over the Lakeside operation
from Kaldahl and Brundin in the 1970s and Arne Moe
took over after Peterson’s death.
In 2001 the city of Glenwood took over operation
of the ballroom as it made improvements to the facility.
Fire destroyed the Lakeside Ballroom on June 7,
2003. The fire was believed to have started from an
old electrical transformer used to run new electrical
lights.
Nearly 300 people showed up for a town hall
meeting about the ballroom. While a lot of questions
about the fire were part of the meeting, the clear
consensus at the time was that the ballroom should
be rebuilt.
A fundraising drive was formed to fill in any gaps
in the financing for a new ballroom and to perhaps add
some features the city might not otherwise be able to
afford.
The contracted completion date was Aug. 1, 2005
and the building was determined to be “substantially
complete” on that date.
Now, ten years later, after the fire and completion
of the new structure, the Lakeside Ballroom has
proven yet to be a destination for many. It provides a
wonderful spot to throw a party, grab a bite or put on
your dancing shoes! Stop by and see for yourself.
1909 The Pavilion was built by J. H.
“Mac” McCauley who offered to build a
dance pavilion on land owned by the city.
The building of the ballroom was intended
to focus attention on the city as a place for
tourism.
1930s Dancing and music grew more
and more popular in the 1930s and as the
ballroom became more successful, operator
Oliver B. “Tuddy” Kaldahl was able to attract
bigger names.
1970s-1980s Duane Peterson took
over the Lakeside operation from Kaldahl
& Brundin in the 1970s and Arne Moe took
over after Peterson’s death. In the mid-80s
the dance club began, started by the Wolfs
& Zubers.
2007-Present The
rebuilt Lakeside Ballroom is
now run and operated by Jill
Solmonson.
Lakeside Ballroom • 320.634.0307 | 33

Enjoy the beautiful
view of Lake Minnewaska.
Enjoy Lakeside.
KADEJAN
market
320.634.3561 • www.kadejan.com
Mon 12-6, Tue-Fri 10-6 Sat 10-12
500 12th St. NE, Glenwood, MN 56334
Located off Hwy 55 between A&W & Mt. Lookout
Kadejan Market Features
• Kadejan All Natural Chicken
• Fresh Organic Produce
• Karl’s Farm Fresh Eggs
• Crystal Ball Farms Milk
• Fresh Bread from Falls Baking
Company (every Wednesday)
• Wide selection of natural, organic
and local grocery items
SPEND $ 30
& receive a FREE package
of CHICKEN or TURKEY PATTIES
Kadejan Market. Not valid with any other discount or offer.
Enjoy
SERVING FOOD 7 DAYS A WEEK • OPEN DAILY AT 11 AM
ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL BALLROOM FOR WEDDINGS,
ANNIVERSARIES, LARGE PARTIES & MORE
ENJOY OUTSIDE DINING ENJOY DAILY HAPPY HOUR
ON THE PATIO
& 5 TVs IN THE LOUNGE
ENJOY LAKE ENJOY FULL MENU DINING
MINNEWASKA IN OUR DINING ROOM
FROM LADY
LAKESIDE
“ Paradise right on the lake ”
180 S. Lakeshore Dr. | Glenwood, MN | 320.634.0307
117 E 5th Street
Starbuck, MN 56381
phone: 320-239-2228
www.starbuckmeats.com
Hours:
M-F 8 am - 5:30 pm
Sat 8 am - 12 pm
We treat you with small town friendliness!
320• 634•
4261
14 E. Minnesota
Ave.,
Glenwood
BUFFET
DINE-IN
TAKE OUTS
DELIVERY
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quality meats
is a family tradition
Our family is proud to have served the Lakes Area since
1975. Stop in and visit our shop or feel free to
call in your order as well. Fresh everyday!
Fresh Cut Steaks & Chops • Hot Dogs • Burgers
Huge selection of Homemade Sausage • Dry Beef
Wild Game Processing • Fresh Cut Deli Meats • Cheeses
Large selection of Jerky • Salads & more • Catering Available
Hatchery
BAR & GRILL
WEEKLY E SPECIALS
MONDAY | $ 7 99 one-topping pizza
TUESDAY | $ 2 Off Any Burger Basket
WEDNESDAY | $ 7 Chicken Buffet
THURSDAY | $ 16 99 4 lbs. Wings w/ Pitcher of Beer
MEATS & PROCESSING
Top-quality Green Mountain
wood pellet grills available.
FRIDAY | $ 10 99 All-You-Can-Eat Fish and $ 11 99 Shrimp
SATURDAY | $ 12 99 BBQ Ribs
Mon - Fri 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Sat 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
MinnewaskaMeats.com
11 First Ave. SW, Glenwood, MN
320-634-3143 • 866-980-MEAT (6328)
Lowry, MN | 320-283-5377
OUR CUSTOMERS
AGREE WE HAVE
THE BEST FOOD IN
THE LAKES AREA...
Monday Night- Vets Night
Gingerbread House Café
BEST WINGS THIS SIDE OF BUFFALO
Enjoy the game on one of our 12 fl at screens!
Open 11 am | 7 days a week
320•334•3142
320 County Road 21 South
Glenwood, MN 56381
duffysglenwood.com
Fall/Winter Hours | Wed. - Sat. open at 4:30 p.m.
Midway between Glenwood & Starbuck on State Hwy 28
“Worth the Drive!”
“Best Salad Bar Around”
“Those BBQ Ribs are the Best I’ve had”
“We love your menu... Everything from burgers to lobster”
320.634.4566
minnewaskahouse@gmail.com
Like us on Facebook
for Nightly Specials
HOURS
Monday-Thursday
6 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday 6 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 6 a.m. -3 p.m.
Potato Klub served every Friday!
3 N. Franklin St. • Glenwood, MN 56334 • 320-634-4969
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places
to
shop
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SCREEN
PRINTS
PLUS
Dan & Pat Douvier
SCREEN PRINTING
EMBROIDERY & AWARDS
SIGNS & BANNERS
spplus1002@qwestoffi ce.net
320-634-3010
Fax 320-634-0165
5 North Franklin Street
Glenwood, MN 56334
Full Service Floral and Gift Boutique
517 E. Minnesota Ave., Glenwood | 634-4565
SOMETHING OLD...SOMETHING NEW
Antiques • Collectibles Glassware • Jewelry
Books • Art Pottery • Rada Cutlery Dealer • and more!
701 N. Franklin, Glenwood, MN • 320-634-3618
HOURS 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon., Wed., Thur., Fri. & Sat.
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
The
Walk in Closet
Quality women’s consignment clothing & accesories
WIDE VARIETY OF
SIZES & STYLES
ALSO SHOES
PURSES & JEWELRY
743 N. FRANKLIN, GLENWOOD | 320-634-4430
MON - FRI: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | SAT: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Upto wnFloristGlenwood.com
Mon 10-5 | Tue & Thu 10-8 | Wed,Fri,Sat 10-5
22 1st St SE | Glenwood | 320-334-3014
Your partner in consigning- Lorna
Minnewaska Area | 37

Hi Glenwood!
We’ve got what
you need just
down the street!
gas mart
& Jimmy’s Pizza
237 W. MN AVE. GLENWOOD
320-634-4272
PIZZA DELIVERY!
great brands,
convenience
& selection
710 County Rd 21 S
Glenwood, MN 56334
SamuelsonS’
Drug Store
320.239.2246
118 W 8th St | Starbuck, MN 56381
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM | Saturday 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
TOOLS, PRODUCTS AND EXPERT ADVICE
FOR ALL YOUR PROJECT NEEDS.
GLENWOOD
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
We’re your one stop before the lake.
Fishing Licenses • Tackle • Bait • Gift Selection
Non-Ethanol Premium Gas • Deli Items
Stop in and see our unique wildlife displays
320-634-4660
Junction of 55 and 29, Glenwood, MN • www.koepsbait.com
SPORTING GOODS
AUTOMOTIVE
APPLIANCES
ELECTRICAL
HARDWARE
LAWN & GARDEN
CAMPING
SUPPLIES
TOOLS
PAINT
FARM
PLUMBING
PROPANE
FOR GRILLS& RVs
HUNTING & FISHING
LICENSES
AVAILABLE
320.634.5209 310 15th St. SE, Glenwood, MN 56334
Mon-Fri 8 am-7pm | Sat 8 am-6pm | Sun 10 am-4 pm
Ace OF
Glenwood
The Helpful Hardware Store
Rental Center
Let us be your tool box!
Glenwood, MN • 320-634-4770
We are here when you need us, 7 days a week.
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Area Shopping
From practical to whimsical, the Minnewaska area offers a variety
of venues for picking up the perfect item. There are several
grocery stores and specialty markets for all your home-cooked
cuisine cravings, including organic and free-range options. If
you’re in need of home-improvement items or simply a roll
of duct tape—we’ve got that, too. Clothing can be found in the
quaint, main street shops and in larger stores just on the edge
of town. Unique gifts and home décor items also abound in and
around Minnewaska’s towns. All the area shops invite you to
come and take a look—some things you’re certain to find are
friendly people and plenty of smiles.
w w w. m i n n e w a s k a l i q u o r . c o m
320•239•2214
401 East 7th Street | Starbuck, MN
COUPON
OFF
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great place
to
live
The lakes area has a quaint
country feel, with a great
community surrounding it. We
have outstanding schools, a
wonderful medical facility and
lots of community organizations–
pretty much all you need with that
small town charm. Minnewaska
Lakes Area is a great place to call
home. Stop by and come see for
yourself.
40 | Minnewaska Area

discover
minnewaska
Lake Minnewaska is the largest lake in Pope County
and the 13th largest lake in Minnesota. It comes
from the Dakota language, meaning “good water.”
Loosely translated, “minne” means water and
“waska” comes from the Dakota word “washta,”
which means good.
The Ojibwe, however, called it something
that translated to “Dish Lake” because of its shallow
waters. They later named it “White Bear Lake”
after a noble chief whose Ojibwe (Chippewa) people
lived near the lake.
But it was Minnewaska that became the official
name of the lake by act of the Minnesota Legislature
in 1883. A few years later, the lake was then
called Lake Whipple after the missionary Bishop
Whipple, from Faribault. Nobody really knows
when, but Lake Minnewaska, the original name of
the lake, came back into common use and has been
used ever since.
Of course, Pope County is home to many
more lakes than just Minnewaska. It has a number
of well known lakes and some bear the names of
early settlers, according to the pamphlet 100 Years
of Greatness in Pope County, written by Hart Armstrong.
You can read an excerpt from his book on
page 8. Some of those lakes are Lake Amelia and
Lake Johanna, named after the wives of the settlers.
Others were named for “old country names”
like Lake Leven, named by Daniel Pennie for Loch
Leven. Sometimes lakes were more literal, such
as Pike Lake in Nora Township, which had many
pike in its waters; or Grove Lake, because of a large
grove of trees on its shore.
counselor
realty Glenwood Lakes Area
Kelly Kraemer
Broker/Owner
320-760-6752
kelly@kraemerrealestate.com
Chris Johnson
Broker/Owner
320-219-1147
chris@kraemerrealestate.com
634-3333
www.counselorrealtygla.com
Swartz Brothers Associates, Inc.
Real Estate
Sales • Appraisals • Management
Area’s largest seller of ag and rec properties.
Over 2500 sales closed
Starbuck Glenwood
239-2282 634-4000
www.swartzbros.com • EMAIL: swartzbros@swartzbros.com
STRECKERAgency
Real Estate & Insurance
21 E. MN Ave. Glenwood, MN 56334
320.634.4323 offi ce
320.760.4931 cell
www.streckeragency.com
To view property online go to
www.glenwoodstate.com
Click Real Estate Services, then click on Search Alexandria, Glenwood Area Properties or View GSB Listings
Jackie Reed ed Manager
Broker, GRI
Direct 320-634-1035 • Cell 320-760-9841
jackiereed@glenwoodstate.com
Darin Johnson Realtor
Direct 320-634-10366
Cell 320-424-1484
darin@glenwoodstate.comom
Minnewaska Area | 41

exploreglenwood
Where everyone’s your neighbor
Encourage a spirit of cooperation among our
member businesses and our residents through
the promotion of our community as a great
place to work, shop, live, and play!
–Mission of the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber
The Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber focuses on
community beautification, rejuvenation, infrastructure
needs; business recruitment and retention; marketing the
community as a tourist destination and convention area;
and promoting the abundance of what we have to offer
residents, tourists, and businesses alike!
7 First St. NW | Glenwood, MN
320-634-3636
glenwoodlakesarea.org
Glenwood is situated in central Minnesota in the
beautiful lakes area and is home to the majestic
Lake Minnewaska and many historic places
such as the Ann Bickle Heritage House, Pope
County Museum, Lakeside Ballroom (formerly
Lakeside Pavilion), and Morning Glory Gardens.
Glenwood is known for its creative side with
many artists and groups that thrive to preserve
and enhance the Glenwood community’s artistic
reputation. Swing through our quaint little town.
The population of Glenwood, including the Long
Beach area, is approximately 3,000 and triples in
the summer months.
Central Square
The old Glenwood High School building was
scheduled to become victim of the wrecking
ball until a group of citizens worked with the
school district to save it. The building is now
home to seven privately owned condominiums,
some businesses, meeting rooms and a 1,044
seat auditorium. It hosts performances and
entertainment of all types. See page 28 for more
information.
Scenic Amenities & Geography
Glenwood is set amid rolling hills on the east
shore of Lake Minnewaska and is the county seat
of Pope County. It is located 120 miles northwest
of the Twin Cities at the junction of Highways 28,
29, 55 and 104. It is 15 miles south of Interstate
94 on Highway 29. A defining characteristic for
the area, Lake Minnewaska suddenly spreads into
view from the north and east as a breathtaking
panorama seen from the crest of the hills. From
Barsness Park to City Beach, Mount Lookout to
the new Lakewalk Nodes, there are plenty of
places to enjoy the beauty of Lake Minnewaska
as the area cycles through all of Minnesota’s
seasons.
Economic Development
The community serves as a shopping center in
a widely diversified farming area. Glenwood
has three community financial institutions:
Glenwood State Bank, Eagle Bank and Soo Line
Credit Union. The Glenwood Development
Corporation promotes new business development
in the community and many new plants and
businesses have located in Glenwood. Nationally
known businesses include American Solutions
for Business, Healthland (formerly Dairyland
Healthcare Solutions), WASP and Clyde Machines,
Inc.
Airport
Glenwood has a 4,500-foot paved and lighted
facility with fuel available. It is located on the
city’s sectional map, 19 nautical miles from the
AXN Vor on the 185º radial.
Hospital
Glacial Ridge Health System, a licensed acute care
hospital, is accredited by Medicare and the State
of Minnesota. It is rated as one of the finest in the
country for hospitals of similar size and mission.
See page 44 for more information.
Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
& Welcome Center
Glenwood has an attractive Chamber of
Commerce & Welcome Center, which is home
to a wide variety of information for visitors
and residents alike. The Welcome Center also
houses a conference and meeting room that is
available for use while in town. The Chamber
of Commerce works to welcome visitors and
new residents to the area (Welcome Glenwood),
enhance business development, promote tourism,
beautification efforts, government relations, and
also prides itself in the planning of several familyfriendly
activities throughout the entire year.
Whether you are looking for tourism/vacation
information, relocation packets, or simply have
questions related to the Pope County area, visit
their website, check out their online community
calendar of events, or contact the Chamber for
more information.
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Glenwood is served by Glenwood Retirement
Village, which provides more than 150 beds for
the elderly and those needing special extended
care. The nursing home offers skilled care and
both physical and rehabilitative therapy. Parkview
Court has a 31-unit assisted living development for
the elderly and opened in 1994. It is the first of its
kind built in rural Minnesota. The project was built
by the Glenwood Retirement Village. Glenwood
Estates is a 30-unit assisted living complex
located by the Post Office. Ridgewood Villa, an
independent living center for senior citizens, is
a 30-unit apartment complex, located across the
street from the hospital. Offering one and twobedroom
apartments, the Villa has been serving
seniors for 13 years.
The Glenwood Public Library maintains a 16,000
volume collection, as well as a large selection of
CDs, audio books, DVDs and VHS movies. The
library is part of the regional Viking Library
System (VLS). Through VLS, the Glenwood Public
Library now offers an impressive collection of
downloadable online books and magazines for
digital readers. Visit www.viking.lib.mn.us for
more information.
The Pope County Tribune, with a circulation of
approximately 4,000, is published right here in
Glenwood which also compiles and publishes
the Minnewaska Area Visitor Guide. The Senior
Perspective, a monthly publication, is distributed to
more than 135,000 in the region and is published in
Glenwood as well. KMGK-FM, a local radio station,
broadcasts at FM 107.1.
5th Annual
Expo
Saturday,
April 11 th
9am-3:30pm
Minnewaska Area High School
• FEATURING
180 + Exhibitors | Health, Wellness & Fitness Experts
Seminars & Demonstrations throughout day | Free Entertainment,
Inflatables & plenty of Fun Activities for the entire Family | KidsID Program
Just for Kix & other Free Entertainment | Food Court | Prizes | Free Park &
Ride Shuttle Service, Grounds Shuttle Service, Admission, & Parking
• FEATURE EXHIBITS & HONORED GUESTS
Mark Anthony Garrett presents “Teachers Are Heroes” as our 2015 featured guest for
the 3rd Annual Heroes Tribute honoring Education.
POPE COUNTY
Community
• & MORE! Come see what Pope County has to offer!
Visit glenwoodlakesarea.org for more info
First Saturday in June
Take a Kid Fishing | Bike Rodeo | Free Lunch | Games
Activities | Prizes | & More!
Local area youth & visitors are
welcome to participate in all the events
Christmas
A Magical
in Glenwood
Free Activities for the Entire Family
Weekly events during November & December
Free Movie Night • Lighted Christmas Parade • Community Supper
Living Nativity • Entertainment & Family Activities • Glenwood Ski Day
Belgian Horsedrawn Trolley Rides • Business Open Houses
Sleigh Rides with Santa’s Reindeer & more!
Visit glenwoodlakesarea.org for more info
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glacialridge
Health System
To provide high quality services which
enhance the quality of life and promote
healthy lifestyles for our patients, clients,
employees, organization and communities.
–Mission of the Glacial Ridge Health System
Glacial Ridge Health System (GRHS) is
committed to providing residents and visitors
of the Pope County area with innovative, highquality
care with the latest technology in a
healing environment. On numerous public
databases, patients rate GRHS high on overall
patient satisfaction and their likelihood to
recommend to family and friends.
The integrated health system provides a
broad array of healthcare services that includes
the hospital in Glenwood, primary care clinics
in Glenwood and Brooten, a Walk-in Clinic,
an ambulance service, a fitness center, and
homecare and hospice services. GRHS is a notfor-profit
health system guided by a board of
directors representing the cities and townships
within Pope County.
A team of 16 board-certified family
medicine physicians, mid-level practitioners, and
surgeons provide compassionate care when you
need it most. Services include emergency care,
family medicine, a Walk-in Clinic, maternity
services, geriatrics, inpatient general medicine,
and general and gynecologic surgery. Specialty
care services continue to expand, providing
access to some of the most skilled providers in the
region, right here in Glenwood.
As a certified Trauma Level IV hospital,
GRHS provides 24/7 emergency care. Being
at the forefront of implementing telemedicine
programs such as telestroke, e-emergency and
e-pharmacy, GRHS has greatly enhanced the
quality of emergency care available locally.
They’re also a leader in electronic health
record (EHR) implementation for rural hospitals.
GRHS was the first hospital in Minnesota to meet
all the federal requirements for meaningful use
of electronic medical records. An EHR that is
completely integrated across all areas of care
improves the patient experience and outcomes.
It helps clinicians provide efficient, informed,
results-driven, quality patient care. Glacial Ridge
Health System works closely with Healthland, a
leading nationwide provider of comprehensive
healthcare information systems for rural and
critical access hospitals that was founded and
maintains its headquarters in Glenwood.
For more information about GRHS, go to
glacialridge.org or call 866.667.4747.
Connect with Glacial Ridge Heath System
via social media channels. It’s your central
gateway to receiving trusted health information,
meeting clinicians, connecting with other
patients, sharing your experiences and viewing
the latest news from Glacial Ridge Health
System. You can also sign up for their quarterly
eNewsletter.
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Minnewaska Area Schools
glacialhills
Elementary School
The Minnewaska Area School
District proudly serves the Minnesota
communities of Glenwood, Starbuck,
Villard, Lowry, Terrace and Sedan. The
district was consolidated in 1993 after
several years of cooperation resulted in
the building of the Minnewaska Area
High School in 1991.
The district currently is comprised
of Minnewaska Area High School, Minnewaska
Area Middle School, Minnewaska
Area Elementary School, Early
Childhood Family Education and Minnewaska
West, which houses the Alternative
Options High School, Day Treatment
Program and Early Childhood
Special Education.
The district currently serves more
than 1,000 students in grades kindergarten
through twelve. In addition to
our regular programs, we offer a variety
of Early Childhood Family Education
programs, a full slate of activities and
athletics, and Community Education offerings.
The district boasts a strong academic
tradition which has resulted in
achievement scores well above the state
average in all subject areas. Minnewaska’s
elementary and middle schools
were named Minnesota Reward Schools
in 2012, placing them in the state’s top
15% receiving Title 1 funding. The district
has achieved a 99% graduation rate
and 86% of our graduates go on to two
or four year post-secondary education.
The mission of the Minnewaska Area
School District is to always place students
first in order to produce individuals
with the confidence and ability to
pursue and achieve their highest aspirations
in a safe supportive environment
maximizing the resources of a united
community.
The Glacial Hills Elementary
School is a kindergarten through 6th
grade tuition free public elementary
charter school in Starbuck. The doors
of this independent school opened
for the first time in the fall of 2007 to
children in Starbuck and surrounding
communities. Glacial Hills Elementary
is sponsored by the Audubon Center of
the North Woods in Sandstone, Minnesota
and is approved by the Minnesota
Department of Education.
Glacial Hills Elementary’s specific
program focus is on the environment.
The students are provided with an educational
environment that focuses on
experimental learning and the natural
resources in the area in which Starbuck
is located.
Educational curriculum is in place for
reading, math, language arts, science,
health, social studies, Spanish, and environmental
education. There are also
music and physical education programs
as well as all special education services.
Glacial Hills Elementary offers
free all day every day kindergarten
with small class sizes being an emphasis.
There is a maximum number of
20 students per classroom. Parent and
community involvement is a key component
of the school.
Our vision is to create a highly
effective, K-6 environmental school
that acknowledges students’ individual
learning styles and develops analytical,
creative and critical thinking.
Our mission is to teach rural, K-6
students an appreciation of local and
global environments, and encourage
academic excellence leading to productive,
responsible and caring citizens.
MAES 320.634.4567 • MAHS 320.239.4800 • minnewaska.k12.mn.us
320.239.3840 • glacialhills.org
Glenwood Medical Center 320.634.5157
Daytime, Evening & Saturday appointments.
Walk-in Clinic - at Glenwood Medical Center
No appointment needed Mon-Thu 7a - 6:30p, Fri 7a - 4:30p
Glacial Ridge Hospital / ER - 320.634.4521
Level IV Trauma Center and Acute Stroke Ready designated hospital
24-hour Emergency Department
Advancing care, touching lives
There’s a reason why our community and
returning visitors trust their care to Glacial
Ridge. Our compassionate and experienced
staff are committed to providing quick, easy
access to advanced care, right here.
Enjoy your stay.
Clinic and Hospital located at 10 Fourth Ave SE in Glenwood
4 blocks South of stoplights toward city beach
Brooten Medical Center 320.346.2272
111 Pleasant Ave. in Brooten
866.667.4747 glacialridge.org
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explorestarbuck
Live small . Think big .
To promote and perpetuate the
business, commercial, manufacturing,
and agricultural interests of the
surrounding community; to develop
a unified public spirit, whereby we
may put forth a united effort toward
the betterment of our city and the
surrounding community to make them
more prosperous, more beautiful, and
better places in which to live.
–Mission of the Starbuck Chamber
Starbuck, Minnesota offers you a friendly,
down-home atmosphere with lots and lots
of heritage and pride. It is located on Lake
Minnewaska, the 13th largest lake in Minnesota.
The lake is a valuable resource to Pope County,
providing year-round water sports activities,
including fishing, boating, watercraft activities
and swimming.
Lake Minnewaska is a paradise for all fishermen
with stocking programs of walleye, northern
pike, bass, sunfish and crappies. Fishing season
brings a parade of boats and campers heading for
the boat launch at the city marina.
Starbuck is noted also for hunting, hiking and
bike trails, snowmobile trails, unique shopping
and just relaxing. You’ll find fun and recreation
no matter what the season: spring, summer, fall
and winter.
The Starbuck Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors
and hosts many events during the year. The
SACC hosts the annual Heritage Days during the
July 4th holiday. Many activities take place, such
as a fly-in pancake breakfast by the Pope County
Flyers, craft fair, kiddie games at the Depot, inflatables,
kiddie parade, Johnny Holm dance sponsored
by the Minnewaska Jaycees, Miss Minnewaska
queen coronation, grande day parade and
fireworks.
On the second weekend in August, the 8th annual
Starbuck Dragon Boat Races will be held on
the western shores of Lake Minnewaska. You
will find the mighty dragon boats sounded by the
pounding of drums and cheering. Over 3,000 people
are either paddling, watching, cheering or just
having a great time down in the city park.
The chamber also sponsors a Christmas Open
House, bake sale and Santa Day in December. This
year marks the 5th annual Fish House and Anything
Lighted Parade on the first Saturday in December,
followed by the unveiling of the Christmas
lights and a chili feed. The Starbuck Area Chamber
of Commerce is very proud of Starbuck and the
Lake Minnewaska area.
Starbuck Area
Chamber of Commerce
101 5th St., Starbuck, MN 56334
320-239-4220 • starbuckmn.org
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explorelowry
A caring and most comfortable place
by Deb Mercier
A Caring and Most Comfortable Place – for both young and old, and those in
between. That’s the truth!
Lowry is located in Pope County, about halfway between Minneapolis and Fargo.
It is primarily a farming community, but it does have several manufacturing
facilities. It has also become a bedroom community for many who work
in neighboring towns as well as summer homes for many who winter down
south.
Lowry was incorporated as a village on May 5, 1896. The village was named in
honor of Thomas Lowry, a lawyer and businessman from Illinois who settled
in Minneapolis.
Lowry Celebration
An annual event, the Lowry Celebration provides residents and visitors alike
a chance to celebrate the village of Lowry with a small-town summer street
dance. This year’s dance is set for June 20, 2015.
explorevillard
Surrounded by lakes and small town charm.
by Deb Mercier
Villard is the namesake of Henry Villard, a president of the Northern Pacific
Railroad Company. Earl M. Woodward described the town’s birth in an 1883
edition of the Villard Bulletin. He wrote, “Last year the site of the town was a
wheat field, and although no building was commenced until late in September,
there has sprung from the stubble, as by magic, a village that can now boast of
25 prosperous business houses, stores, market places, shop and hotel, church,
schools and homes.” The town of Villard continues to hold onto that magic, offering
an idyllic, small-town atmosphere and abundant natural beauty.
Lakes near Villard
Named in honor of a pioneer’s daughter, Lake Amelia is the largest lake near
Villard, boasting an area of 932 acres. The lake’s average depth is 21 feet, but
reaches 71 feet at its deepest point. Lake Amelia is nearly three miles long and
has a shoreline of more than seven miles. Lake Villard lies just to the north of
Lake Amelia. This nearly round lake has an area of 536 acres, with a diameter
of just more than a mile and a total shoreline of approximately 3.5 miles. Lake
Villard’s median depth is 11 feet, bottoming out at a maximum of 16 feet.
Knapp Park
Knapp Park was presented to the village of Villard by Lois Pennie Knapp in
1963 and named in honor of her husband. The park’s 33 acres have been developed
to include camping facilities with electric hookups, picnic shelters, a group
camping area and playgrounds. This development was made possible largely
through the efforts of the Villard Improvement Committee.
Villard Community Center
The Villard Community Center was made possible by the donations and dedication
of many in the community. Its grand opening was held in 1982; since
then the community center has lived up to its name by hosting town meetings,
elections and celebrations of all kinds. The cannon in front of the Villard Community
Center dates back to the Civil War and was given to the Villard School
District.
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320-283-5149 www.lowrystate.com
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Church Phone Church Address
Barsness Lutheran Church 634-4682 23208 225th St., Glenwood
Calvary EV Lutheran Church 634-3510 411 2nd St. SE, Glenwood
Chippewa Falls Lutheran Church 278-3241 27035 Summit Dr., Terrace
East Zion Lutheran Church 239-4195 28745 County Rd. 10, Starbuck
First Baptist Church 634-4344 515 2nd Avenue NW, Glenwood
churchdirectory
Fron Lutheran Church, ELCA 239-2289 605 Hagenson St., Starbuck
Glenwood Lutheran Church, ELCA 634-4514 206 Minnesota Ave., Glenwood
Glenwood United Parish Church 634-3712 10 NW 17th Ave., Glenwood
Hope Community Church, Glenwood 634-3001 105 2nd Ave. NE, (Central Square)
Hope Community Church, Starbuck 634-3001 117 W. 5th St., Starbuck
Immanuel Lutheran Church 239-2989 County Rd. 18 W., Starbuck
Indherred Lutheran Church 239-2635 19110 State Hwy 114 N., Starbuck
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 634-3443 850 N. Franklin, Glenwood
Lake Haven Menonite Church 239-4846 36322 County Rd. 14, Starbuck
Lake Reno Church of St. John Nepomuk 283-5273 25890 110th St., Lake Reno
Living Word Lutheran Church, LCMC 762-1997 1722 16th Ave., Alexandria
Lowry Community Covenant Church 283-5146 306 Bryce Ave., Lowry
Minnewaska Assembly of God 634-5443 18151 County Rd. 21, Glenwood
Minnewaska Lutheran Church, AFLC 239-2105 108 E. Broadway St., Starbuck
Nora Evangelical Lutheran Church, ELCA 965-2529 36528 130th St., Kensington
Norunga Lutheran Church 283-5202 30899 120th St., Lowry
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 634-3813 105 N. Franklin St., Glenwood
Scandia Lutheran Church, AFLC 278-3254 20192 County Rd. 8, Glenwood
Shalom Community Lutheran Church 239-3418 111 E. 5th Street, Starbuck
Check our web page for
updates and information
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South Lake Johanna Church 346-2653 33501 County Road 37, Brooten
St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church 554-2915 451 Washington Ave., Villard
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Starbuck 239-2764 17852 350th Ave., Starbuck
St. John’s Lutheran Church, LCMS, Villard 554-2166 341 Commercial Ave., Villard
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 283-5412 201 Maple St., Lowry
Trinity Lutheran Church, Brooten 834-2184 141 Pleasant Ave. S., Brooten
Trinity Lutheran Church, Cyrus 795-2569 E. Main St., Cyrus
Trinity Lutheran, LCMS, Grove Lake 554-2166 County Rd. 39, Grove Lake
West Lake Johanna Church 278-3552 31039 State Hwy 104, Brooten
West Zion Lutheran Church 392-5938 32150 290th St., Hancock
Villard United Methodist Church 554-6006 17770 115th St., Villard
Glenwood Lutheran Church ELCA
206 Minnesota Avenue East • Glenwood, MN •320-634-4514
Hope Community Church
9:00 a.m. Service Starbuck, MN
10:30 a.m. Service Glenwood, MN
320-634-3001
Please visit our website for directions & more info.
www.hope cefc.org
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Bobbers Marine ........................................................................................................................11
Coffee Studio ..............................................................................................................................7
Dental Health ............................................................................................................................9
Eagle Bank ...................................................................................................................................5
Glenwood State Bank .............................................................................................................9
Lane Studio .................................................................................................................................7
Minnewaska Marine...............................................................................................................2
Oak Tree Inn/Penny’s Diner................................................................................................3
Pope County Museum ...........................................................................................................9
Studio E Architects ..................................................................................................................5
Things to do
Central Square ...........................................................................................................................15
Fright Nights ..............................................................................................................................19
Minnewaska Bait & Tackle ..................................................................................................17
Minnewaska Wellness ..........................................................................................................16
Waterama ....................................................................................................................................18
Winterama...................................................................................................................................19
Places to go
America’s Best Value Inn .....................................................................................................23
Canary Beach Resort ..............................................................................................................22
Cedar Inn......................................................................................................................................23
Corbin Corson ............................................................................................................................29
Glacial Lakes State Park .........................................................................................................29
Hampton Inn & Suites ............................................................................................................23
Hobo Park ....................................................................................................................................23
Hunts Resort ...............................................................................................................................22
Lakeview RV ..............................................................................................................................23
Minnewaska Dental ...............................................................................................................31
Pelican RV ....................................................................................................................................22
Peters Resort ...............................................................................................................................24
Shady Rest Resort ....................................................................................................................22
SLCU ...............................................................................................................................................31
Woodlawn ..................................................................................................................................22
Places to eat
Duffy’s ...........................................................................................................................................35
Gingerbread House Café .......................................................................................................35
Hatchery Bar & Grill ...............................................................................................................35
Kadejan .........................................................................................................................................34
Lakeside ........................................................................................................................................34
Minnewaska Meats .................................................................................................................35
Minnewaska House ................................................................................................................35
Pizza Ranch .................................................................................................................................34
Starbuck Meat Locker ............................................................................................................34
Places to shop
Ace of Glenwood ......................................................................................................................38
Carlos Creek Winery ..............................................................................................................37
Gasmart ........................................................................................................................................38
Glenwood Fleet Supply .........................................................................................................38
Kabloom........................................................................................................................................37
Keop’s .............................................................................................................................................38
Meco 7 ...........................................................................................................................................39
Minnewaska Liquor ................................................................................................................39
Samuelsons’ Drug .....................................................................................................................38
Screen Prints Plus ....................................................................................................................37
Shopko ...........................................................................................................................................38
Uptown Florist ..........................................................................................................................37
Valley Troll ..................................................................................................................................37
Vintage House Antiques .......................................................................................................37
Walk In Closet ...........................................................................................................................37
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Alexandria Technical & Community College...............................................................48
Counselor Realty.......................................................................................................................41
Glacial Ridge Health System ...............................................................................................45
Glenwood State Bank Real Estate......................................................................................41
Lowry State Bank .....................................................................................................................47
Obenland Roth & Nelson ......................................................................................................48
Palmer Creations ......................................................................................................................48
Starbuck Clinic/Stevens County Medical Center .....................................................48
Strecker Agency........................................................................................................................41
Swartz Brothers ........................................................................................................................41
Wasp ..............................................................................................................................................48
Church Directory
Hope Community Church.....................................................................................................49
Glenwood Lutheran Church................................................................................................49
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