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News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago May 30, 2001 As members of the Class of 2001 eagerly await their graduation at Wadena-Deer Creek, Superintendent Earl Mathison also chose to “graduate”. He is retiring on June 30 after spending the past 35 years as a teacher, principal and superintendent. Mathison became the principal of the Eagle Bend School in 1971 and remained in that position until 1977. Then he moved up the road about seven miles to become superintendent

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago May 30, 2001 At the May 21 meeting of the Eagle Bend City Council, Dustin Alexander was unanimously appointed as the city’s chief of police. Alexander has been serving as the interim police chief for the past two months. Prior to that, he had served as part-time law enforcement for the city. ********** Abuse, not use, was the reason for the city council’s decision to have the green recycling bin removed from Eagle Bend about noon on

News from Verndale's past 40 Years Ago, June 4, 1986 • After three years of trying to relocate in Verndale, his goal has finally been achieved. David Hietala, who liked the sound of the name Verndale, chose it as his mailing address three years ago, even though his first office was in his rural Sebeka home. In 1983, he located office space in Wadena, and was still searching for space in Verndale. Because most of their business is done through mail orders, Dave said he found

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Bryan Rodriguez, 18, of Long Prairie, was tragically killed in a single-vehicle rollover just before 9 p.m. on May 14 when he lost control of his vehicle, crossing Highway 71 from Riverside Drive. The incident was confirmed by the Minnesota State Patrol, which reported that Rodriguez was not wearing a seatbelt... Subscribe to get the rest of the story...

by Karin L. Nauber karin@inhnews.com The Annual Todd County Council on Aging Volunteer Recognition, Training, and Monthly Meeting was held Saturday, April 11, at the Clarissa Ballroom, with approximately 75 volunteers and guests in attendance. The day began with a pop-up volunteer fair featuring several local agencies. Morning entertainment was provided by the musical group Homemade Jammin, a bluegrass, folk, old-time, and campfire sing-along band. Their performance was spo

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com A new Pickle Princess Pageant is being established in Hewitt, providing local girls from Bertha and Hewitt the opportunity to don crowns and sashes while serving as positive role models at parades and community events. At a recent planning meeting, organizer Jennie Flanery outlined the structure of the pageant, emphasizing that the focus will be on fun, community spirit, and individuality rather than strict pageant formalities. Flan

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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale City Council held their regular meeting on Monday, May 11. New City Council Member Heather Ewert was sworn in. Cannabis Ordinance The city is tightening a new cannabis and low‑potency hemp ordinance. Council members directed staff to require that age‑compliance checks be handled by the county, not city staff, and to remove fixed sales hours for low‑potency hemp products, since those are already sold in existing businesse

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