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News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago January 31, 2001 The Minnesota State Auctioneers Association convention was held in Red Wing the week of January 18-20. During the convention, four members were inducted into the Minnesota Auctioneers Hall Of Fame. Local Auctioneer Quinten Burt was honored to be inducted along with Richard Houghton from Red Wing, Patrick Ediger from Belle Plain and Tom Lamp from Annandale. The plaque reads: Presented for his outstanding commitment to e

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago February 1, 2001 The Tigers defeated the Pillager Huskies on Monday in Conference Play, 58-42. Browerville jumped to an early lead and never trailed. The enthusiastic fans were treated to an exceptional game by our Tigers as they out-played the Huskies in all phases of the game. Pacing the Tigers were Ryan Gritz with 14 points followed by Jacob Boone and Josh Ostrowski with 13 points each. ********** Harvey Christensen, Lee Konetzk

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago January 31, 2001 The women of Faith Lutheran Church and Immanuel Lutheran Church of Eagle Bend made a joint effort to make mission quilts. The material was purchased with money donated from the Lutheran Brotherhood. The quilts are sent to foreign missions, fire victims and home missions. The sewing group averages about 10 projects per month. If anyone knows of a local need, you can contact Evelyn Oftedahl or Linda Peterson. *********

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago January 31, 2001 Members of the Bertha-Hewitt Drama Club performed their contest one act play about Bobby Fisher on Friday at the Bertha-Hewitt School for both the elementary and high school. They performed for the contest on Saturday at the sub-section level. ********** Ruth Neil, grade 10, daughter of David and Ann Neil (formerly of Bertha) won the Millennium Youth Challenge Writing Contest and received a $100 savings bo

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, February 5, 1986 • Over 40 business people, council members, clergy and citizens met last week on Thursday to discuss the possible organization of a commercial club, and other ways to improve business relations and atmosphere within the business community. Ron Gensler and Paul Ritzenauer of KNSP Radio, Staples, gave a presentation entitled “Marketing Bridge” which dealt with business, price/value, merchandising, personal selling and ad