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After more than 20 years behind the counter at Unity Bank, Clarissa, Julie Bruder is retiring with a full heart and deep ties to the community she’s served. Bruder began her career in 2006 as a part-time employee, eventually moving into a full-time role. While the building itself hasn’t changed, the way banking is done certainly has. She’s seen the transition from mostly paper records to digital systems—and now a blend of both. “The scanners have changed a lot,” she noted,

Editor’s Note: Since this interview, A Plus Universal Child Care and Learning Center was identified in public reports as one of several Minnesota childcare providers searched by federal authorities. No charges have been announced. “What’s been challenging is seeing legitimate concerns about fraud sometimes turn into speculation or generalized narratives that unfairly target one community. That doesn’t help accountability, and it can create unnecessary fear or division.” —K

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale School Board held their regular meeting on May 4. Music Trip Returns The Verndale High School is bringing back a major music trip for its students. Band and Choir Director Brian Sterriker has planned a five-day tour to Kansas City next school year for 9–12 grade band and choir students. The trip is tentatively set for March 30–April 3 and will include travel through Omaha for a Broadway show, a performance in Kansas City

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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 5. 4-H Building Update County Engineer Anthony Maule reported on the work of the committee previously appointed by the board (Maule, Commissioners Stearns and Winkels, and representatives of Friends of Wadena County Youth). The group met three times earlier in the year to clarify the scope of the 4-H building project and review costs. The committee recommende

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by Coach Charlie Steir The Browerville/ LPGE Wolves JV golf traveled to Tipsinah last Friday, May 1, and came back with some hardware. James Zimmerman shot a 48 and took 5th. He missed 1st place by only 1 stroke! Theresa Lafreniere took 1st place with a 53, and Brianna took 3rd with a 62. The girls golfed well today in the cold and wind in Alexandria on May 4. Theresa Lafreniere took 12th with a 111, and Paxton Line took 6th place with a 98- her first time breaking 100. Con

by Coach Jason Peterschick Browerville/Eagle Valley 12, Benson 2. in 5 innings in Browerville Benson 2 runs, 6 hits, 2 errors. Browerville/Eagle Valley 12 runs, 13 hits, 1 error. The Tigers started off the week with a Big Conference win versus Benson on Tuesday, May 5. The Tigers started the scoring with two runs in the first Highlighted by an RBI Double from Ben Host and an RBI single from Jayden Schultz. The score stayed that way until the top of the 4th when Benson cut

by Coach Jeff Myers The Browerville/Eagle Valley Tigers had a busy week on the diamond, winning three of six games against tough competition while continuing to show inconsistencies on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. The week opened with an 11–8 victory over the West Central Area Knights in a back-and-forth battle. The Tigers jumped out early with four runs in the first inning and kept the pressure on throughout the game, finishing with 11 hits. Lydia Reed ha

by Coach Rollie Lais The Browerville Tigers turned in a strong all-around performance Thursday at the True Team Track and Field Meet in Frazee, highlighted by standout efforts on the girls’ side and several personal bests across the board. Sophomore sprinter Brooke Perish led the Tigers with a pair of top-six finishes. Perish placed fifth in the girls’ 100-meter dash in 13.32 seconds and added a sixth-place finish in the 200-meter dash with a time of 28.26. Claire Perish al