The courthouse was built in 1929, and many citizens still take pride in the fact that the courthouse project was paid for in cash without borrowing a penny. Glenwood is about two hours west of Minneapolis on Interstate 94. On the 4 th weekend of July every year, Glenwood's Waterama festival takes place, offering a variety of activities, and bringing more than 20,000 people to town. The nearby twin town of Starbuck prides itself in being the home of the largest lefse. One year, during the town's Heritage Days festival, they rolled out the lefse on the street with a road grader.
Life is interesting in Pope County.