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According to court documents, Jamie Allen Werner, 41, of Long Prairie, is charged with one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly using coercion to sexually penetrate another person and causing injury, and one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly using coercion to sexually penetrate another person. If convicted, the first-degree charge carries a mandatory prison sentence of at least 144 months (12 years) under Minnesota law, while

Highway 71 Crews are wrapping up work on Hwy. 29. This week, they’ll shift gears to Hwy. 71 between Aldrich Ave. and Franklin Ave. Work in this area will run into early September, at which time both Hwy. 29 and Hwy. 71 will be resurfaced and finished. Improvements include: storm sewer upgrades, new sidewalks and pedestrian ramps, replacing the signal at Hwy. 29 and adding pedestrian signals at Aldrich Ave. and Bryant Ave. What to expect: one lane of traffic open in each di

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com What began in 1951 as a small group of rural women wanting to start a garden club has blossomed into a 75-year tradition of friendship, flowers, and community service in Verndale and beyond. The Verndale Country Garden Club met at the home of member Vicki Thompson in July, where they combined regular business with education. Members participated in a quiz about fireflies, finalized plans for their Verndale parade float, and discussed

According to court documents, two 19-year-old men have been charged for causing property damage during a night of vandalism in Verndale, which totaled over $15,000. The men, Eathon Robert Phillips from Wadena and Tristin James Richard Nichols from Perham, are both facing serious charges of first-degree criminal damage to property, as the damage they caused was more than $1,000. The vandalism occurred May 24-25, 2025, when Phillips, Nichols, and three juveniles allegedly wal

Grief is contagious. To say this has been a busy and stressful summer would be an understatement. Mom’s battle with cancer has been only half of it. Recently, my boyfriend lost his older brother to cancer. After spending his entire life in and out of hospitals for medical conditions he was born with, and for countless surgeries, and also living with a tracheostomy, he made the difficult decision not to pursue treatment. He was only 41 years old. From what little time I kn

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago August 1, 2001 Larry and Pam Cook had some special visitors over the Clarissa Summerfest weekend. Miriam Holte and her fiance, Ketil Berntzen from Norway, stayed with them for four days. Miriam was an exchange student during the 1994-1995 school year and lived with the Cook family. Miriam and Ketil visited New York first and stayed there for two and a half days and then traveled to Clarissa. ********** The Clarissa senior citizens had

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago August 2, 2001 Growing up in Burleene Township, near the tiny town of Clotho, Art and Edith Johnson remember a time when there were shiverees, socials, community gatherings and working together with their neighbors. The brother and sister, now in their 80’s and 90’s respectively, remember those early times fondly and are pleased to be a part of a heritage that continues each year at the Clotho Ice Cream Social. ********** Mike Popl

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago August 1, 2001 Corey Eckel of Eagle Bend did not plan to become a hero on July 20. He was just doing his job with his employer, Dan Hansen, near Verndale, when the unexpected happened. Dan, the owner of Hansen Excavating and Tire Service in Wadena, explained they had been tearing down some turkey barns near Verndale. It was really hot and they decided to cool off with a swim. The two men had been swimming about half an hour when Corey

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago August 1, 2001 Council Member Jim Walker, City Clerk Marsha Hansen, Council Member Juanita Mitchell, City Maintenance Mike Schwantes and Mayor Cliff Filbert were on hand Saturday during the Hewitt festival for the dedication of the new park equipment. Filbert said that this is just one step in the many they are planning to beautify Hewitt. ********** Donna May Klebs has opened a new shop in Bertha. It is located in the forme