Locals graduate from UST
The following students graduated from the University of St. Thomas in spring 2017 with distinction: from Glencoe, Shannon E. Twiss, justice and peace-conflict transformation, summa cum laude; and from...
View ArticleGirl born to Glencoe couple
Tyann and Timothy Miller of Glencoe announce the birth of a daughter, Wren Kennedy Miller, who arrived June 23, 2017, at Glencoe Regional Health Services. Wren weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 19...
View ArticleClay Coyote chosen for inclusion in Super Bowl business resource guide
The Clay Coyote Gallery and Pottery of Hutchinson was recently selected by the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee to be included in the Super Bowl 52 Business Connect Resource Guide.read more
View Article4-H’ers attended regional camp
The 2017 Regional 4-H Camp is a unique camping opportunity for youth who have completed third through sixth grade. The camp was held at the University of Minnesota – Morris campus June 20-22. There...
View ArticleFirst Lutheran Church has new assistant pastor
First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Glencoe announces that Peter Adelsen has accepted the call to serve as its assistant pastor.read more
View ArticleRural Stewart man dies in accident
Larry E. Rath, rural Stewart, died Tuesday, June 27, in a skid loader accident, according to the Renville County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office received a 9-1-1 call at 5:18 p.m. that day...
View ArticleUWMC distributes $71,000
United Way of McLeod County (UWMC) Board President Ron Johnson announced last week that the organization delivered $71,000 in checks during June to 32 partner agency programs. Those checks represent...
View ArticleSmall plane makes emergency landing
A Mountain Lake man had to make an emergency landing of his small plane in a soybean field near Morton Saturday afternoon. The Renville County Sheriff’s Office said it received a report at 12:50 p.m....
View ArticlePhysician assistant joins GRHS staff
Certified physician assistant Abby Bennett recently joined the family medicine department at Glencoe Regional Health Services (GRHS). She sees patients of all ages for a wide variety of medical...
View ArticlePlanning commission considers gravel mining renewals
By Lori Copler Routine requests for renewals for two gravel mining permits had Acoma Township officials asking if there should be more uniform conditions at the McLeod County Planning Advisory...
View ArticleGSL History Club enjoys trip to Boston, New York
By Katie Ballalatak The Glencoe-Silver Lake (GSL) High School History Club recently took a five-day trip to the East Coast, visiting Boston first and then heading south to New York City. The trip...
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GRHS re-opens entrance, interior spaces as renovation continues
Glencoe Regional Health Services (GRHS) re-opened its hospital entrance and several interior spaces last week as part of a $5 million renovation project. Construction began in September 2016 and...
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Highway 15 traffic to be detoured through Brownton
Motorists traveling near Brownton will encounter a short detour starting Monday, July 10, as work will be done on the railroad crossing at Highway 15. The work/detour is expected to take one week to...
View ArticleStewart family hosts 2 exchange youth
By Katie Ballalatak Schulze of Stewart are hosting two youth exchange participants through the Lions International Youth Camp and Exchange Program (YCE). This is the first time the Schulze family has...
View ArticleBrownton Council adopts new assessment policy
By Lori Copler In a packed council chambers, the Brownton City Council revised its assessment policy to make assessments more amenable to residents as the city takes on an $8.37 million street and...
View ArticlePastor ordained, installed at First Lutheran Church, Glencoe
Peter Thomas Adelsen was ordained as a pastor in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) and installed at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Glencoe, at a special service Sunday, July 9.read more
View ArticleMcLeod County Board updated on restructuring plans at workshop
By Lori Copler As part of its department restructuring, McLeod County will soon be pushing for the formation of a public works department, which would include its current highway and parks and...
View ArticleNative of Glencoe named chief deputy
Jon Lentz, a native of Glencoe, has been appointed the chief deputy in Stearns County by Sheriff Don Gudmondson. Lentz is married to Lori (Bandemer), also a native of Glencoe. He started as a...
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