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News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, September 10, 1986 • Joe and Diane Rousslang of Verndale look on in this photo as their son, John, was awarded a special honor medal for quick, correct thinking in an emergency situation. The award was presented by the Park Region Scout Council. Bruce MacKenzie, district executive officer from Brainerd, made the presentation last Thursday evening during a program held at Sunnybrook Park in Wadena. John was the one who discovered the fi

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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The auditorium of the historic Eagle Bend School used to be the heart of the community, hosting everything from basketball games and school plays to large funerals. Despite its current state of disrepair—with broken glass, mold, and signs of vandalism—a dedicated group of locals is working to restore it as a multi-purpose community and arts center, alongside the new housing to help rejuvenate the area. “We want the auditorium restore

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On Tuesday, August 25, at approximately 11:10 a.m., the Minnesota State Patrol responded to a crash on Highway 71 and County Road 89. A 2003 Chevrolet Suburban was northbound on Highway 71 when it collided with another vehicle that entered the highway from County Road 89. After the collision, the Chevrolet rolled into the west ditch and the other vehicle immediately left the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet, Kevin Lorentz, 57, from Hastings, was wearing a seat belt and was

A Browerville woman is facing a first-degree controlled substance charge after authorities allege she sold nearly 28 grams of methamphetamine during a controlled purchase in Benton County. Chantal Catherine Bue, 39, of Browerville, was charged August 20 in Benton County District Court with one count of first-degree controlled substance crime — sale. According to the criminal complaint, the charge stems from a controlled purchase conducted in January 2025 by the Central Minn

A Long Prairie man is facing three charges after authorities allege he followed a woman’s vehicle to a Long Prairie gas station, confronted her with a tire iron and damaged her vehicle. Alfredo Gutierrez Rodriguez, 24, of Long Prairie, was charged August 17 in Todd County District Court with third-degree damage to property, fifth-degree assault and disorderly conduct. According to the criminal complaint, the incident occurred August 15 at approximately 10:59 p.m. A woman c

A Sauk Centre man is facing a felony drug charge after police allegedly found more than 17 grams of methamphetamine in a vehicle he was driving. Kent Leon Moscho, 34, of Sauk Centre, was charged August 24 in Todd County District Court with third-degree drug possession and driving after revocation. According to the criminal complaint, the incident happened August 22 at about 12:11 p.m. in Long Prairie. A Long Prairie Police Officer was watching traffic when he saw a truck d