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by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com For more than a century, the Nelson farm has bordered the banks of Dismal Creek near Clotho, weathering changing times while remaining rooted in family tradition. That legacy was recently honored when the farm received the Minnesota Farm Bureau’s Century Farm designation, recognizing farms that have remained in the same family for at least 100 years. Lawrence and Patricia Nelson, who have owned the land for nearly half of its productiv

On December 9, state official released results from the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey, showed students reporting stronger connections to their schools and improvements in overall physical and mental health and wellbeing. The survey is one of the longest-running youth surveys in the nation, amplifying student voices across metro and Greater Minnesota schools. Schools and communities statewide use the data to improve programs, supports and services for young people. Minneso

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by Coach Bill Wagner The Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale/Parkers Prairie (BHVPP) girls wrestling team showcased their “attack mindset” this past weekend, delivering a series of hard-fought performances highlighted by dominant victories and significant individual growth. Autumn Becker (2-2) 124 - DNP (7 pts) Autumn Becker (8-8) 8th, BHVP over Addison Tuckner (4-10) So., ELRI (F 1:42) Trinity Kurzenberger (8-4) 7th, UNCW over Autumn Becker (8-8) 8th, BHVP (MD 19-7) Autumn Becker (8

by Coach Bill Wagner The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale-Parkers Prairie (BHVPP) girls’ wrestling team tested its skills against top-tier regional talent this past weekend at the prestigious Rumble on the Red tournament. Leading the charge was Autumn Becker, who earned “Wrestler of the Tourney honors for the BHVPP Raiders” after an excellent 4-2 performance in the 124-pound division. Autumn Becker put together a marathon performance, finishing the tournament with a 4-2 record. Becke

The Wolves turned in a strong team performance at the BBE Invite, finishing third overall behind Mayer Lutheran and Marshall. Several wrestlers reached the podium, led by Brodie Pachan (139 lbs), who went a perfect 3-0 to claim the individual championship in his weight class. Hayden Hiebert (107 lbs) also had a solid tournament, finishing second place with a 1-1 record, while Tommy Miron (215 lbs) added another runner-up finish by going 2-1... Subscribe to get the rest of th

The Wolves girls wrestling team turned in a strong showing at the Belle of the Border Girls Tournament, earning multiple podium finishes across varsity and junior varsity. In varsity competition, Olivia Browen battled through a tough bracket to finish fourth place with a 2-2 record, while Giselle Ahedo competed hard but did not place. The Wolves found significant success in the JV division. Kelsey Schmitt and Brynn Sudbeck each went a perfect 3-0 to capture first-place fini

It’s that time of year—time for the annual banished word list—and I bet you know which annoying word took the top spot! Lake Superior State University Announces 50th Annual Banished Words List It’s time for a golden anniversary. Celebrating five decades of linguistic commentary, Lake Superior State University (LSSU) presents the 50th annual Banished Words List, a tradition highlighting the importance and evolution of language. What began as a whimsical New Year’s Eve party

It’s a new year. 2026. I never thought I would see it. But here it is with all its potential for being the best year yet! Every year has this potential. It’s like January arrives and we suddenly are filled with all the ideas and thoughts about things we want to accomplish in the new year. And then, about a week or a month later a whole lot of people either forget about their goals or simply do not have the drive or ambition to carry through with their plans. According to Dr

To the Editor: The U.S. Postal Service­—what a mess. I sent a package to my brother from Deer Creek to Annandale on the 16th of December. It never got there. I had this package tracked several times. Seems it gets sent from one post office to another over the state. The address is very readable and correct—machines make mistakes—AI for you. Find a new way to ship folks. Never, never again. Lloyd Kirscht Hewitt