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News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago August 8, 2001 September 1, 2001, will be a milestone for Jeanne Kae Simar, Eagle Bend. She will have completed 29 years in the food service department at the Shady Lane Nursing Home in Wadena. The hallway in her home is lined with certificates she earned from various night school classes, including cake decorating, food service preparation, sanitation and more. When she’s not working, you will find Jeanne Kae in her home kitchen, b

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com Pink Peony is a new boutique and floral shop located in a historic building in downtown Browerville. The owner, Amy Tolifson, is balancing her new store with her established photography business while striving to create a welcoming space for customers. Tolifson shared that the opportunity to open Pink Peony arose unexpectedly. She spotted a “building for sale” sign on BK Blooms while getting her hair done at 521 Salon, which is in th

Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Clarissa branch of Unity Bank, subject to regulatory approval. The transaction is expected to be completed prior to the end of 2026. This acquisition reflects Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union’s continued commitment to expanding its presence and strengthening relationships in the communities it serves. “We are excited to welcome the customers and employees of Unity Bank’s Clarissa

An Eagle Bend man is facing three felony charges after authorities say stolen power tools were found at his home following a burglary at a rural Eagle Bend property. Tyler John Pittman, 26, is charged with third-degree burglary, theft, and receiving stolen property. Each charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. According to the criminal complaint, a Todd County sheriff’s deputy responded to a report of stolen power tools on July 14

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According to court documents, Jamie Allen Werner, 41, of Long Prairie, is charged with one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly using coercion to sexually penetrate another person and causing injury, and one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly using coercion to sexually penetrate another person. If convicted, the first-degree charge carries a mandatory prison sentence of at least 144 months (12 years) under Minnesota law, while

Grief is contagious. To say this has been a busy and stressful summer would be an understatement. Mom’s battle with cancer has been only half of it. Recently, my boyfriend lost his older brother to cancer. After spending his entire life in and out of hospitals for medical conditions he was born with, and for countless surgeries, and also living with a tracheostomy, he made the difficult decision not to pursue treatment. He was only 41 years old. From what little time I kn

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago August 1, 2001 Larry and Pam Cook had some special visitors over the Clarissa Summerfest weekend. Miriam Holte and her fiance, Ketil Berntzen from Norway, stayed with them for four days. Miriam was an exchange student during the 1994-1995 school year and lived with the Cook family. Miriam and Ketil visited New York first and stayed there for two and a half days and then traveled to Clarissa. ********** The Clarissa senior citizens had

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago August 2, 2001 Growing up in Burleene Township, near the tiny town of Clotho, Art and Edith Johnson remember a time when there were shiverees, socials, community gatherings and working together with their neighbors. The brother and sister, now in their 80’s and 90’s respectively, remember those early times fondly and are pleased to be a part of a heritage that continues each year at the Clotho Ice Cream Social. ********** Mike Popl

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago August 1, 2001 Corey Eckel of Eagle Bend did not plan to become a hero on July 20. He was just doing his job with his employer, Dan Hansen, near Verndale, when the unexpected happened. Dan, the owner of Hansen Excavating and Tire Service in Wadena, explained they had been tearing down some turkey barns near Verndale. It was really hot and they decided to cool off with a swim. The two men had been swimming about half an hour when Corey