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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com After more than three decades of teaching, Mark Frethem is preparing to step away from the classroom, closing a career that began in the early 1990s and spanned generations of local students, colleagues, and coaches. Frethem began teaching in the 1990-91 school year, spending a year in Nevis before coming to Bertha-Hewitt in 1991-92. He is a native of Fosston, which is just west of Bemidji. He spent six years in the Navy, serving pr

A Clarissa man has agreed to plead guilty to six of the 18 felony counts of criminal sexual conduct as part of a plea agreement filed in district court. According to court documents, Mervin Kauffman, 29, acknowledged that he reviewed the charges against him with his attorney and understands the allegations contained in the complaint. Under the agreement, Kauffman will plead guilty to six first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges: Counts I, III, VII, X, XIII and XVII. The

Candidates for federal, state and county offices filed for election between May 19 and June 2. In Todd County, Tim Denny filed for County Commissioner District 2, while Lew Noska filed for County Commissioner District 4. Denise Gaida and Brittney Jordan filed for County Auditor/Treasurer. Kimberly Bosl filed for County Recorder, and John Eric Lindemann filed for County Attorney. Mike Allen filed for Todd County Sheriff. For Soil and Water Conservation District supervisor pos

This month’s book club selection was Kate Quinn’s The Briar Club. This intriguing read is a historical mystery that explores the bonds formed among the residents of a boarding house. Set in a Washington, D.C., boarding house during the 1950s, the novel follows Grace March, whose Thursday night dinners become the thread that ties an eclectic group of women together. Each resident comes with her own struggles, secrets, and dreams. The cast includes Fliss, a young English moth

by Coach Greg Johnson The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale Raider boys track and field team concluded its season at the MSHSL Class A State Track and Field Championships held Thursday and Friday, June 4-5, at St. Michael-Albertville High School. Senior Brady Rach represented the Raiders in the 800-meter run at the state meet. In Thursday’s preliminary race, Rach posted the third-fastest qualifying time in the field with a time of 1:57.18, which would have advanced him to Friday’s cha

by Coach Kenny Miller Kendra Miller saved her best performance for the biggest stage of the season. Competing at the Minnesota Class A State Track and Field Championships on June 4, Miller delivered a remarkable race in the girls’ 3200-meter run, finishing ninth overall in a time of 11:36.42 to earn All-State honors and capture the first individual state medal of her career. The accomplishment was especially impressive considering Miller entered the meet seeded 12th among

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago June 14 2001 Sharon Host, manager of the Browerville Liquor Store, is pleased to have the remodeling and renovations done and is looking forward to a grand reopening this weekend, June 15 and 16. The expensive remodeling started in March and most of the interior has been revamped to make the store’s atmosphere brighter and more user friendly. ********** The May meeting of the Lonestar 4-H Club was held at the Mike Motl home and was

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago June 13, 2001 Lueann Duda was officially installed as Clarissa Postmaster on June 8. She took her oath from Victor Zellgert, Acting Manager of Post Office Operations and regular postmaster at Little Falls. Pictured with Lueann are sister Marlyn Duus, brother William Duda and sister Caroline Erickson who were able to join her for her new installment. ********** Clarissa upped its record to 3-0 in the Hi-10 with a win in Wadena on Sunda

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago June 13, 2001 Danelle Denman of Eagle Bend recently participated in the inaugural Spring Hairstyling/Haircutting scholarship competition held at Northwest Technical College in Wadena on May 23. A cosmetology major at the Wadena campus, Denman participated in the haircutting portion of the competition and finished fifth and earned a trophy. Sandy Baso and Darlene Weibye are the instructors. ********** Five Eagle Valley athletes atten

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago June 13, 2001 Molly Moenkedick was one of the essay winners in the writing contest sponsored by the Minnesota Twins. She received two free Twins vouchers and a certificate of participation. “Hi, my name is Molly, I am 11 years old, and my father actually passed away about nine months ago. But this doesn’t change the way I feel about him. I still imagine Dad as my same wonderful father that I always admired.” ********** The m