Glenwood City - Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce

Glenwood is set amid rolling hills on the eastern shore of Lake Minnewaska and has been the county seat of Pope County since 1866.

The City of Glenwood, including the Long Beach area, has a population of approximately 3,000 and is located 15 miles south of Interstate 94 on Highway 29 or 120 miles northwest of the Twin Cities, at the junction of Highways 28, 29, 55, and 104.

The City of Glenwood owns and operates a Municipal Airport: (320) 634-4772.

City utilities include water, sewer, and garbage and are billed monthly through City Hall. All questions regarding City utilities may be directed to Kim at (320) 634-5433.

City Offices: (320) 634-5433

Fax: (320) 634-5592

Email: cityofglenwood@wisper-wireless.com

Elected City Officials

Mayor: Bill Ogdahl

Commissioner: Sherri Kazda

Commissioner: Kyle Tompson

Commissioner: Jack Christman

Commissioner: Todd Gylsen

Appointed/Hired Staff

City Administrator: David Iverson

City Attorney: Bruce Obenland

Police Chief: Dale Danter

Fire Chief: David Orlowski

Finance Officer: Brenda Sargent

Public Works Director: David Perryman

Building Inspector: Dan Marthaler

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 the 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 with the assistance of the Glenwood Development Corporation, such as the nationally known businesses of American Solutions for Business, Healthland (formerly known as Dairyland Healthcare Solutions), and Watkins Airport Support Products (WASP).

To contact the Glenwood Development Corporation, please call: (320) 634-3195.

In addition, the Klick Foundation offers economic development opportunities, such as business incubator opportunities for entrepreneurs looking for assistance to get started, 3-D printing technologies, scholarship and internship opportunities, and is a proud supporter for the new Kingdom Kids Child Care Center in Glenwood, Minnesota. Business Incubator: (320) 634-4342.

Campsites

Electrical and tent camping sites are available.

Building Rentals

There are two buildings within the Barsness Park system available for rental for gatherings including reunions, graduations, etc. Both buildings are equipped with restrooms and kitchen facilities.

For Barsness Park Rental Information and Availability, please contact the Glenwood City Offices at (320) 634-5433.