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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com Mass shootings have become a constant fear, from Columbine to Uvalde, and even in our own backyard at Annunciation Catholic School. Many studies have looked at why these events happen, how to prevent them, and how to handle the situation when things like this happen. A meeting through the Sourcewell Emergency Management Network, which includes several counties—Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena—revealed a gap in how to quick

It’s been a while since I’ve shared a cat story, but apparently the universe decided I needed another one. I walked in the door late one night after work, only to have my mother tell me, “We have an overnight house guest.” Oh? Then a tiny kitten popped out from under a chair. Oh great. That was exactly what I didn’t need. Of course, it became my problem to deal with. My joke has been that “Mom brought home problems,” so naturally, I named the kitten Problems. Apparently,

Editor’s Note: Letters to the editor are opinions expressed by the author. They do not necessarily represent the views of this publication and have not been independently fact-checked. To the Editor: Isn’t it great that we live in a God loving, fearing land. His land, set up under His word. America. Our God having a book put together over time so that we have record from the beginning of time and what God set forth for all time. We can read what happened because of obedien

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago August 30, 2001 This year 14-24 men’s softball teams will play ball at the 28th annual Polish Tournament at Motzko Field, east of Browerville. Teams will come from Staples, Long Prairie, Clarissa and Browerville. Chris and Kristy Johnson gave details of the tournament. Chris will join volunteers in the field and Kristy will help with the concessions stand. ********** The Browerville Babe Ruth Baseball team finished their season lo

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago August 29, 2001 An appreciation tea for Home Health nurses and aides in our area was held on August 22 at the Browerville Cafe. Home Health caregivers were given “kits for clients” in Eagle Bend, Clarissa and Browerville throughout the Friendship Branch 8617, Friends in Deed Project, sponsored by Lutheran Brotherhood. Pictured were: Ethel Bleninger, Shelia Roth, Linda Peterson, Marion Bergs, Beryl Irish, Loretta Johnson and Denise Blas

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago August 29, 2001 Diana Chromey of Hewitt thought she was getting a speeding ticket on the evening of May 18. She and her husband Gerald were heading home on Highway 210 when a state patrol vehicle passed her traveling east. About five minutes later a little maroon car driven by Kevin McGrane, 25, tore past them like they were standing still. When the Chromeys drove closer to the intersection of 210 and Todd County Road 77, the

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago August 29, 2001 A large family reunion was held August 10-12 at Solid Rock Bible Camp near Cushing when descendants of the Simar, Orr and Uptagrafft families gathered to renew acquaintances. According to Iris Chandler, Eagle Bend, a member of the Simar clan said, “We decided to call it the Cousins Reunion since nowadays there are spouses, children, and grandchildren of our respective ancestry attending.” There were 122 of them from f

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, September 3, 1986 • Mayor Dale Carr said because he feels that 12 years of service on the council and serving as mayor is enough, he will not seek re-election in the November elections, as the filling dates opened Tuesday of this week. Carr feels it’s time for someone else to serve in that capacity. Also indicating they do not plan to file for re-election are Fred Miller, the oldest member of the council, and Roger Anderson, who has co