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The Department of Justice’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case continues to fail the very people it should protect—the survivors. On January 30, thousands of documents related to Epstein were released, once again bringing attention to one of the most horrible sex-trafficking cases in history. But as these documents came out, survivors were harmed by the Justice Department’s actions and silence. Important details identifying survivors were not properly redacted in the rele

To the Editor: February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time to address an issue that affects far too many young people. Research shows that one in three teens in the U.S. will experience some form of dating abuse—whether emotional, verbal, physical or digital—before adulthood. One of the most powerful ways to prevent dating violence is by teaching healthy relationship skills: • Boundaries. Boundaries are personal limits that protect emotional and physical well

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago February 14, 2001 The Kids Teaching Kids program took place last week at Eagle Valley Elementary. It is a peer teaching program dealing with the “dangers of alcohol, drugs and driving”. The sixth graders at Eagle Valley divided into groups and were assigned classes from kindergarten through sixth grade. They prepare and practice four lessons to present to the class. The program has been around since 1984. Funding comes from the Departm

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago February 8, 2001 The successful “Cafe” in Browerville has changed hands. Vicki Heid and Doris Winter are now the former owners and Sherry Crider has taken the reins to continue a 20 year tradition of good eating for customers. Sherry brings her charming ways to her new job and folks will recognize the sunny blonde as a former waitress. ********** The Browerville Tigers took on the Silverstreaks from Osakis last Thursday. The Tigers

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago February 14, 2001 In honor of Veterans Day, November 11, 2000, the Echo Press and Doolittle’s Air Cafe invited readers to write a brief essay about a World War II Veteran/Hero. Charles “Chuck” DeVorak, Bertha, was nominated by his daughter, Wendy L. Kohler of Alexandria. From the submissions, readers were asked to vote for three of the veterans to be featured on the “Wall of Honor” at the Alexandria Doolittle’s that will ope

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago February 14, 2001 Eagle Valley Science Fair winners were: Cody Snyder, Jesse Seifert, Nicole Hess, Jayme Godding, Missy Kassube, Tyler Berg, Patrick Perish, Kayla Salathe, Nicholas Harren, Taylor Lunemann, Jacob Peacock, Cassie Snyder, Mikayla Krause, Matt Aspengren, Joseph Harren, Emily Olson, Justin Hlatky and Melanie Weishair. ********** The Rebels boys basketball team defeated Swanville 56-54 last Tuesday in an exciting Prairie

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, February 12, 1986 • And then it came true! For one boy and girl, king and queen—Randy Denny and Brenda Richter—while the other candidates looked on in this photo. The others were: Patty Fisher and Jenny Loucks, Dan Carlson and Rich Murdock, and last year’s king and queen, Jim Shereck and Shelia Notch who were present to do the honors of crowning the new royalty. • First graders David Johnson and Jennifer Masog, presented a rollicking

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The Splash Pad project at Nelson Park in Eagle Bend is an enthusiastic dream of the community and has been for the past three and a half years. Beginning with an idea from a member of the Eagle Bend Fire Department (EBFD) Auxiliary, it took off with the help of the entire Fire Department Auxiliary and the Eagle Bend Development Corporation (EBDC). Letters of support were mailed, fundraisers were held (big and small), and community members and businesses generously contribute

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Bertha-Hewitt School is now one of 80 schools across 45 school districts in Minnesota that has adopted solar power, thanks to a grant from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar for Schools Program. The Solar for Schools initiative provides incentives for installing solar energy systems at public K-12 schools, as well as state colleges and universities. The program offers several benefits to schools, students, communitie