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by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com The November 4 regular Todd County Commissioners meeting had a short agenda, lasting only twenty-three minutes. Commissioner Becker was absent due to a medical procedure. In other business: Accepted resignations: • Tyler Winkles, FT Deputy on October 24. • Eric Dahl, Seasonal Recreational Assistant October 3. • Lukas Duchene, Seasonal Recreational Assistant October 1. • Emma Drum, Seasonal Recreational Assistant August 17. Hired: •

by Karin L. Nauber karin@inhnews.com A vision that began several years ago by members of American Legion Post 213 is now taking shape at the Clarissa Memorial Park. The project, which includes a redesigned and expanded memorial space, aims to honor veterans from all branches of the United States military through a meaningful and lasting tribute. Plans for the park include a display of flags representing each military branch, a metal archway marking the entrance to the memor

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com Rabies primarily affects wild animals, but it can easily spread to domestic animals and livestock. Over the past year, 24 counties have confirmed cases of rabies. In 2024, there were 64 reported cases, and there have been 17 cases thus far in 2025. In Todd County, there were two reported cases in the past year: one in August 2024 and another in June 2025 involving a bat and a skunk. Wadena County reported one case in the past year, w

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News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago November 9, 2000 The Tigers showed off their Section 5A trophy to a large crowd of exuberant fans on Friday at the Fargo Dome. The Tigers cinched the championship, defeating the Eagle Valley Rebels 21-14. The Rebels were 10-0 for the season and had earlier handed Browerville their only loss for the season. The Tigers-Rebels game was one of the most exciting of the season. It was a great game! ********** The Browerville FBLA Chapter

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago November 8, 2000 Shellie’s Hair Design in Clarissa has been in business since October of 1997. Shellie Hinzmann, now Drayna, graduated from Northwest Technical College in Wadena the last day of August in 1991 with a degree in cosmetology. Shortly after graduation, Shellie began working for Darlene Weibye who operated the Hair Cellar in Clarissa. ********** Superintendent Dale Svaren is shown presenting a check to Barry Sarff. Barry cr

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago March 15, 2000 Mike Schwantes has been the head of maintenance for the city of Hewitt for 22 years. When he started working for the city it was as the city police officer. He served as a police officer while the water system was being installed. He worked as an officer until January 1, 2000 when the city signed a contract with the county. After the water system was put in, Mike became the city maintenance man. ********** The

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago November 8, 2000 “This war is more serious than we ever thought.” —excerpt from a diary kept in 1918 by Jess Roach. His daughter, Cynthia Roach Haack, shared the following from her father’s diary and remembrances of her uncles, Dan and James: “About 50 ‘doughboys’ served from the Eagle Bend area. Frederick E. Cossentine was the first local man to die overseas: thus, the name of the local American Legion chapter.” ********** The Eag

Minnesota is ranked the second-best state in the nation for children, according to a new report from SmileHub. Minnesota ranked first in support system strength, third in family and working life, and among the top five states for overall child well-being and life expectancy. “Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and in Minnesota, we’re making that possible,” said Governor Walz. “From investing in early learning and affordable child care to creating nation-leading