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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com A health insurance broker has urged residents to pay close attention to potential changes in Medicare Advantage plans and prescription drug coverage. Lauren Hebert, a broker with Mediqwest in Long Prairie, spoke at the Hilltop Kitchen in Eagle Bend, explaining that rising healthcare costs and changes in how brokers are paid may lead to a more unpredictable market. He highlighted that some Medicare Advantage plans might reduce their

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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 20. Fairgrounds plumbing and hail damage Wadena County commissioners discussed restoring water service to the fairgrounds’ 4-H building, which needs its own connection separate from the administration building. County Administrator Colleen Winter asked to work with the city of Wadena to find a plumber. Commissioner Bill Stearns shared information from th

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Perhaps you’ve noticed, but it’s exciting to share that all four lanes are now open on the west segment of Highway 10! This wraps up the second season of this three‑year improvement project. Highway 10 west of Highway 71 Installed new underground utilities, including storm sewer drainage pipes and structures. Finished expansion work for all four new lanes of new roadway to 620th Ave. near Bluffton. Completed the J‑turn at Co. Rd. 75. Constructed the second half of the rounda

by Haley Youngbauer The Bertha-Hewitt volleyball team began Section 5A tournament action as the 4 seed at home last week against the 5th seeded Verndale Pirates. Bears Fall to Pirates in 5 Sets The Bears had an exciting matchup against the Verndale Pirates to start the tournament.The two teams were evenly matched the last time they went head to head, with the Bears coming out victorious in 5 sets. The match this time was no different. Both teams played hard, making great

by Coach Mary Irsfeld The Browerville-Eagle Valley Tigers will continue their Section 5A playoff run after earning two consecutive victories this week, advancing to the semifinal round. The Tigers opened the week with a 3-0 victory over the Laporte Wildcats on Monday, winning by scores of 25-20, 27-25, and 25-14. They followed that performance with another sweep Thursday, defeating the Verndale Pirates 25-16, 25-23 and 25-13. Both matches were played on the Tigers’ home cou

by Coach Kenny Miller Three state qualifiers, a strong team showing, and personal bests gave the Bertha-Hewitt Bears plenty to celebrate at the Section 6A Cross Country Championships on Thursday, October 29. Returning to The Vintage Golf Course in Staples, the Bears took advantage of nearly perfect running conditions as they competed against runners from 19 other schools with state meet berths on the line. Senior Kendra Miller and freshmen Vance Lockwood and Nolan Rach ros

by Haley Youngbauer The Verndale volleyball team began Section 5A tournament action last week on the road at Bertha-Hewitt on Monday, October 26 and, after an upset victory over the Bears, earned themselves another chance to play on Thursday, October 29 against the Browerville/Eagle Valley Tigers in Browerville. Pirates Triumph in Exciting 3-2 Upset over Bertha-Hewitt In the first round of tournament play, the closest and most exciting game is usually the 4 seed vs the 5 se