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Minnesota voters will decide on November 3 whether to change the state Constitution to alter how the Permanent School Fund is invested and how money from the fund is distributed to public schools. The proposed constitutional amendment, would take effect July 1, 2027, if approved. The amendment would change the constitutional rules governing the fund while leaving its purpose of supporting Minnesota schools in place. The ballot question asks: “Shall the Minnesota Constitutio

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com Pam Miller of Alexandria has taken on a new role as a Synod Authorized Minister (SAM) for the Highway 71 Lutherans after a long career in healthcare and years of church involvement. She officially started on July 1, following her introduction to the congregation in June, including their summer program for children called JAM (Jesus and Me). Miller, who grew up in Alexandria and has an accounting degree from Southwest State University

Travelers on Highway 210 between Hewitt and Staples will encounter lane closures and delays as roadwork begins Monday, September 28, advised the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The $3.4 million project will resurface (mill and overlay) Highway 210 between Highway 71 in Hewitt and Highway 10 in Staples. Work will take place Monday to Saturday, during daytime hours, weather permitting. Motorists should be prepared for alternating lane closures in both directions with f

Debby Abrahamson, president of Zion Lutheran Church, explained there is no criteria, anyone can stop by and shop at the Community Clothes Closet. by Michael Hager Zion Lutheran Church in Browerville has accumulated a large selection of items for their Community Clothes Closet which is located at 1021 N. Park Avenue in Browerville. They have been open to the public for a short while and have not yet seen a lot of people coming through the doors, maybe six to ten per week. “

A Menahga man was injured Sunday night, September 20, after a vehicle struck two horses on Highway 71 in Bertha Township. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a 2009 Toyota Avalon was traveling northbound on Highway 71 near mile marker 211 at about 9:21 p.m. when it struck two horses. The driver, Rachael Elizabeth Pietila, 40, of Menahga, was not injured and was wearing a seat belt. Her passenger, Nicholas Jerome Hill, 49, also of Menahga, was not wearing a seat belt an

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Bears edge Verndale in five-set volleyball match The Bertha-Hewitt Bears defeated the Verndale Pirates 3-2 on Thursday, September 17, in a competitive five-set volleyball match. Bertha-Hewitt received a strong offensive performance from Kendal Beyatt, who led the Bears with 19 kills on 47 attacks for a .277 hitting percentage. Jasmine Williams added eight kills, while Ellyana Braaten and Laila Schwantz each recorded six kills. Josalyn Hauer directed the Bears’ offense with

by Coach Mary Irsfeld Homecoming week kept the Tigers volleyball team busy, with two matches and a four-match tournament packed into five days. The Tigers hosted the LPGE Thunder on Tuesday, traveled to Osakis on Thursday to take on the Silverstreaks, and then headed to Parkers Prairie on Saturday for an eight-team tournament. On Tuesday night, the Tigers defeated the Thunder in three straight sets, 25-17, 25-19, and 25-22. Although the Tigers struggled at times to find a c

by Coach Kenny Miller Cool temperatures, a brisk breeze, and flat terrain set the stage for a lightning-fast day of competition as the Bertha-Hewitt cross-country team traveled to Meadowlark Golf Course for the Dutchmen Invitational on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Leading the charge for the Bears was Kendra Miller, who stormed to victory in the girls’ varsity race with a new course-record time of 18:44.8. Miller made her move at the 2.1-mile mark, passing previous record-holder Kyla