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Verna Toenyan with her friend Kathy Peters, at the Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner held on April 11 at the Clarissa Ballroom. Toenyan has been a tireless grant writer who has helped keep the Todd County Council on Aging program going. by Karin L. Nauber karin@inhnews.com For many people across Todd County and central Minnesota, the name Verna Toenyan is already familiar. For years, she has quietly become one of the people families turn to during some of the hardest and m

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com Bertha-Hewitt High School Student Brooklyn Hess recently returned from an exchange program that took her to South Korea and China, where she spent nearly two weeks visiting schools, staying with host families, and exploring major cultural and historical sites, including the Great Wall of China. Hess traveled from April 11–22 as part of an exchange organized by AESA Global and sponsored locally by the Lakes Country Service Co-op in Fe

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com A packed Bertha City Council special meeting was held on Wednesday, May 27, called by Mayor Deb Nelson on behalf of the department heads. At the previous special meeting on Monday, May 18, City Clerk Brenda Roberts submitted her resignation, citing a hostile and disrespectful work environment created by some council members. Other council members did not wish for Roberts to resign, while other department heads took issue with a commen

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on May 19. Comprehensive Plan Update Wadena County is updating its 2013 comprehensive plan, with early work highlighting concerns about taxes, land use, housing, and an aging population. Consultant Ben Oelson of Hometown Planning reported on initial public input and new data. Three meetings have been held so far: a joint session of the County Board and Planning Commission, a

Karvonen Funeral Home, now in its third generation and marking 100 years of continuous family ownership, blends deeply personalized, hands-on funeral and cremation care with a homelike, pet-friendly atmosphere where their resident dogs quietly comfort families and staff alike. Pictured: Greg, Art, Ensti, Ethel, and Suzi. Left; Art showed off Karvonen Funeral Home’s wide range of caskets and urns, from locally crafted, solid-wood caskets with customizable interiors and decorat

On May 16, around 11:37 p.m., a Todd County Sheriff’s Office deputy was on routine patrol in the city of Staples when he observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and contacted the driver. During the traffic stop, the deputy observed signs of criminal activity. The deputy requested the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office K9 Nitro and his handler respond to the scene for assistance. Ultimately, K9 Nitro indicated the odor of narcotic

by Coach Kenny Miller The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale Raiders girls track and field team traveled to Concordia College in Moorhead on Thursday, May 28, to compete in the Section 6A Track & Field Championships. Athletes faced challenging conditions throughout the day, with temperatures climbing into the mid-90s, creating a demanding and physically taxing environment for competition. Despite the intense heat, the Raiders turned in several strong performances. The highlight of the

by Coach Greg Johnson The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale Raider boys track and field team competed in the MSHSL Section 6A Meet on Thursday, May 28, at Concordia College in Moorhead. The Raiders finished seventh out of 23 teams with 42 points. Osakis claimed the team championship with 79 points. The highlight of the day for the Raiders was qualifying five athletes for the MSHSL State Track and Field Championships. Brady Rach earned a Section 6A championship in the 800-meter run, s

by Coach Greg Johnson The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale Raider boys track and field team competed in the MSHSL Section 6A East Sub-Section Meet on Thursday, May 21. The Raiders finished sixth out of 13 teams with 58 points. Sauk Centre claimed the team title with 120 points. The Raiders were led by several strong performances in both individual and relay events. In the distance races, Brady Rach captured a sub-section championship in the 800-meter run, while Gunnar Barthel added

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