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by Mary Irsfeld The Browerville-Eagle Valley Tigers had a busy week on the volleyball court, picking up a pair of conference victories while battling through some adversity along the way. The Tigers opened the week Tuesday night at home against the Benson Braves. After four sets, B-EV came away with a 3-1 victory, winning 23-25, 25-22, 25-16 and 25-11. The Tigers got off to a slow start and found themselves in some early holes. However, the Tigers continued to battle and c

by Coach Kenny Miller A soggy course couldn’t slow the Bertha-Hewitt Bears during their only home meet of the season Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Double Eagle Golf Course. Despite soft ground and standing water following a wet morning, the Bears delivered two varsity victories, a new course record and several personal-best performances. Freshman Nolan Rach earned his first varsity victory in an exciting finish with teammate and fellow freshman Vance Lockwood. Rach crossed the fini

The Bertha-Hewitt Bears volleyball team fell to the Henning Hornets 3-0 in a three-set match. Kendal Beyatt and Jasmine Williams led the Bears offensively with nine kills each. Beyatt finished with nine kills on 24 attacks for a .208 hitting percentage, while Williams recorded nine kills on 21 attacks for a .238 hitting percentage. Laila Schwantz added four kills, and Josalyn Hauer and Ellyana Braaten each had one kill. Hauer led the Bears with 18 assists on 70 sets. Lillia

by Coach Heidi Brandsma The Pirate cross country team had a busy week. We started out with a drizzly run at the Double Eagle golf course for the Bertha-Hewitt Inv. on Tuesday, September 29. This course is fairly flat and fast, even with the soggy ground from the rain. The first race of the day was the Elementary one-mile run. There were approximately 80 kiddos ranging from grades 3- 6 that participated. While participants who finished in the top ten for both boys and girl

by Haley Youngbauer The Verndale volleyball team was at home against the New York Mills Eagles for their Homecoming match on Thursday, October 1. Pirates Top The Eagles 3-1 The Verndale volleyball team had just one game last week—a conference match at home against the New York Mills Eagles for Homecoming. The Pirates started the night off strong, taking a definitive 25-16 first set victory. The Pirates kept up their good offense and defense going into the second set, but t

by Coach Mike Mahlen The Verndale Pirates celebrated Homecoming with a 41-6 victory over the McGregor Mercuries on Friday, October 2. Verndale took control early, scoring twice in the first quarter. Owen Weiher connected with Chase Jensen on a 28-yard touchdown pass, with Joe Elfstrum running in the two-point conversion to give the Pirates an 8-0 lead. Weiher then found Jensen again for a 22-yard touchdown. The extra-point attempt failed, leaving Verndale with a 14-0 lead.

This month’s book for book club was Hour of the Witch, a bestselling historical fiction novel by Chris Bohjalian. Set in Puritan Boston in 1662, the story follows 24-year-old Mary Deerfield and the abuse she suffers at the hands of her husband, Thomas. After the abuse reaches the point of Thomas stabbing Mary in the hand with a three-tined fork, she seeks a divorce. However, the court refuses to grant it. It is an irritating reminder of the patriarchal society of the time, w

To the Editor: I am writing to address the recent “Meeting Watch” article by Trinity Gruenberg and to clarify the public record regarding the reported meeting. First, I would like to clarify that my mention of a closed police case was made in reference to previous and ongoing false allegations involving Robert, not Gaudette. Second, I believe key information presented during the public meeting was omitted from the report. Members of the public may request the official meet

To the Editor: As superintendents across the region, we spend a great deal of time thinking about how we can provide the best possible education for our students while also being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars. This November, Minnesotans will have an opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment involving one of our state’s oldest resources for supporting public education: the Permanent School Fund. The Permanent School Fund has been supporting Minnesota schoo

To the Editor: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to remember survivors, honor those we’ve lost, and reaffirm our commitment to ending abuse in all its forms. In Minnesota alone, thousands of individuals—mostly women and children—seek help each year to escape abusive environments. Yet many more suffer in silence, afraid to speak out, unsure where to turn or unaware that help exists. Domestic violence thrives