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News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago October 25, 2000 Doug Cederstrom from E and V Construction was on hand at the Bertha-Hewitt School Board meeting to inform the board of the progress of the school addition. Drywall work was progressing in the head start and early childhood rooms and that overall, things were progressing very quickly. Cederstrom did say that some time was lost while waiting for some mechanical deliveries and the aluminum deliveries. They would

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, October 23, 1985 • Dan Ritari has transformed the former lumber yard rafter shed into a machine shop to do custom fabrication and machine work of all kinds. The front half has been transformed into office space and work areas while the back half of the building is for storage of metal supplies needed for production. • The economy and competition were major factors in the decision made by Harry Dahlin in locking the doors for good on M

The Initiative Foundation has awarded 17 grants totaling $740,000 through the Otto Bremer Trust’s Community Responsive Fund, supporting Central Minnesota nonprofits that are improving lives and strengthening communities. The Community Responsive Fund distributed $3 million to 64 organizations in Greater Minnesota. The Initiative Foundation helped administer the funding across Greater Minnesota to ensure resources reached local organizations that understand their community’s

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According to the Todd County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, October 19, at approximately 12:23 a.m., they responded to a 911 call reporting an ATV crash at a residence in Reynolds Township, rural Long Prairie.  Upon arrival, deputies located an unresponsive 18-year-old male, believed to be a passenger in the ATV. Lifesaving measures were immediately administered at the scene, and the male was transported to the Long Prairie hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased... S

According to the Todd County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 6:26 p.m., on Saturday, October 18, the Todd County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting a fire-related accident resulting in serious injuries.  The incident occurred in rural Cushing and involved two individuals who sustained burns while attempting to start a campfire. According to the investigation, Nathaniel Larson, 34, was using a can of gasoline to ignite the fire when the container caught fi

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com Samara Tobeck aims to empower women of all shapes and sizes through her Afro Amazonia fashion line, which draws inspiration from her tribe, family, and community. A 2014 Bertha-Hewitt alum, Samara currently resides in Bemidji. She is a psychotherapist with a master’s degree in clinical social work and is independently licensed as a behavioral health therapist through Leech Lake. After giving birth to her son Roo in 2019, she was app

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale City Council held their regular meeting on October13. Public Works Public Works Supervisor Matt Uselman reported on the need to replace a malfunctioning crosswalk flasher on the west side of town. After consulting with MnDOT, he learned that the city is responsible for the flasher’s maintenance and replacement. A new solar-powered flasher costs $2,629. The council discussed whether to replace one or both flashers, ultima

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale City Council held a public hearing to discuss the future of the local police department, considering whether to maintain the department or contract services with the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO). The city was presented with three options: continue with a part-time city police force, contract for 30 hours of service per week with the county or rely solely on the county for emergency response. The public indicate