Winter finally arrived. 2012 Waterama Vice Commodore Jodi McGinty and son, Mason, tested the ice last week and it is ready for this year's Polar Plunge, a highlight of Glenwood's Winterama activities on Feb.11. The Polar Plunge attracts a great crowd and a lot of jumpers who brave the elements and take a plunge into the icy-cold waters of Lake Minnewaska. The activity helps raise funds for the annual Waterama celebration held each July in Glenwood. McGinty said she is still looking for volunteers to take "the plunge" and sponsors to financially support those brave jumpers. Anyone interested in taking the plunge or more information can contact Jodi at 320-424-0242 or e-mail her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

From the Glenwood Herald January 26, 1912

 Reports received from Pope County and all other parts of the state are to the effect that, if weather conditions are favorable there will be a very large crowd in Glenwood on the fourteenth of next February to witness the ski contest.

 he Soo railroad has published a twelve page booklet about Glenwood. The booklet is called Rest for the Weary and it gives the advantages Glenwood possesses as a summer resort. It is illustrated with numerous views of Glenwood, Lake Minnewaska and surroundings. It states that Glenwood is famous for its lakes and drives, that the fishing is excellent and that it has the best water in the world. Among the points of interests it mentions the State Fish Hatchery, the spring water plants, the Library and Point Lookout.

From the Glenwood Herald January 26, 1912

 Reports received from Pope County and all other parts of the state are to the effect that, if weather conditions are favorable there will be a very large crowd in Glenwood on the fourteenth of next February to witness the ski contest.

 he Soo railroad has published a twelve page booklet about Glenwood. The booklet is called Rest for the Weary and it gives the advantages Glenwood possesses as a summer resort. It is illustrated with numerous views of Glenwood, Lake Minnewaska and surroundings. It states that Glenwood is famous for its lakes and drives, that the fishing is excellent and that it has the best water in the world. Among the points of interests it mentions the State Fish Hatchery, the spring water plants, the Library and Point Lookout.

Starbuck's Christmas Lighted Park Tour

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We would like to take a minute to thank everyone who came to and supported the Christmas Lights in the Park.  We hope that the community enjoyed the musical light show.  We would especially like to thank Loen Electric, Gladys Ness Brang Foundation, Minnewaska Jaycees, Nan Haggerty, Jon Blocher, Lowry Manufacturing, Todd Starns, M & M Signs and Graphics, and Meixel Truck Sales.   We would not have been able to present the light show without the donations of these individuals and businesses.  We also appreciate the Starbuck Police Departments’ help and extra patrolling in the park to keep the display safe.  A special thank you to Paul Hippe and Dennis Pieske.   They spent many hours creating the display and tending to every detail.

Next year we are planning to expand and add other details to the display.  If you have any suggestions, ideas, or have any extra lights and or decorations that you would like to donate, please let one of us know.  It is our goal to use future donations to expand the light show and to help the City of Starbuck with improvements to the City Park.  Starbuck has a beautiful natural resource which we hope to highlight, maintain, and improve.

Caren Spore, Kathy Stammer, Dennis Pieske, Paul Hippe, Mitch Gosseling, Vickie Bosl, Lori Vaadeland, & Nancy Rapp