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News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago February 28, 2001 If a positive attitude and a strong will is what it takes to make a saloon in Hewitt succeed, Darlene Bowman of Eagle Bend has it in the bag. She has worked in the bar business for a good part of her life. Bowman ran the Eagle Bend Vets Club for three years. After leaving her responsibility there, she was solely focusing on her karaoke and DJ business. She will be bringing her talents to the dance floor at th

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago February 28, 2001 What was once a dream is becoming closer to a reality! The recreational park, a project of the Eagle Bend Area Development Corporation (EBADC), has taken a giant leap forward in the past few weeks. Chairman Tammy Schlichting briefly gave a recap of the Greater Staples Hospital’s foundation dinner. A check for $6250 was presented towards the Eagle Bend project. Another $6250 was pledged when the EBADC raised $12,500.

As James Scott’s parole hearing approaches on March 10, concerns have been raised by Todd County Sheriff Mike Allen regarding the implications of his potential release. Scott was convicted of first-degree murder for the killing of Dale Yungk in 1990, a case that continues to resonate within the community. Sheriff Allen has emphasized the importance of serving the entirety of Scott’s sentence, reflecting the views of local law enforcement and the community on the need for pu

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com Riley Spindler, 16, doesn’t let blindness define his life. A junior at Minnewaska Area High School, he is the son of Arin Stoterau (formerly of Eagle Bend) and Jared Spindler of Glenwood, and the older brother to six-year-old twin brothers, Hayden and Jonah. He manages a full schedule of music, athletics, and family time, navigating the world he cannot see with determination, independence, and a unique approach to life. Diagnosed wit

by Coach Austin Selvey Bears Show Growth in Tight Battle with Sebeka The Bertha-Hewitt Bears hosted Sebeka on Monday night for their second matchup of the season, and this time the contest looked much different than their first meeting. Earlier in the year, the Trojans claimed a decisive 77-50 victory. On Monday, however, the Bears demonstrated just how much progress they’ve made throughout the season, battling back and forth with Sebeka before ultimately falling 69-61 in a

by Coach Joe Schuller Browerville/Eagle Valley - 62,  Swanville - 71  The Browerville/Eagle Valley Tigers traveled to Swanville on Tuesday night for a Prairie Conference showdown with the Swanville Bulldogs, battling hard before falling 71-62 in a competitive contest. The game was tight from the opening tip. Both teams traded runs in the first half, with neither squad able to create much separation. The Bulldogs carried a slim 34-33 lead into halftime, setting the stage for

Bertha-Hewitt 58, Verndale 37 The Bertha-Hewitt girls basketball team used balanced scoring and defensive pressure to secure a 58–37 win over Verndale on February 10. Kendal Beyatt led Bertha-Hewitt offensively with 17 points, shooting an efficient 8-for-14 from the field, including a three-pointer. Kyrstin Beyatt added 10 points and seven rebounds, while Jasmine Williams finished with 11 points and five steals to provide a spark on both ends of the floor. Piper Dean contr

by Coach Jeni Burns The past week, the Tigers were incredibly busy, battling through 4 tough games. Monday, they traveled to Benson to take on the Braves. The Braves came out firing on all cylinders and jumped out to a very big first-half lead. The Tigers were able to settle in after the half and put together a much better second half, locking down defensively and getting some really good looks offensively. They continued to battle to the final seconds.  Right back on the c

The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Wolves put together a strong postseason showing at the Section 6A Team Tournament on Friday, February 13, competing at Bertha-Hewitt School and advancing all the way to the championship dual before falling in a tightly contested final. The Wolves opened the tournament with a decisive 51-17 victory over Pelican Rapids in the quarterfinal round. Hayden Hiebert got LPGE rolling at 107 pounds with a win by fall, while Zander Katterhagen dropped a toug

To the Editor: Our U.S. Representative to the United States Congress is a Republican, right? Let’s imagine she is, for the sake of argument. I voted for Republican Richard Nixon and my Dad thought Barry Goldwater and Dwight Eisenhower were heroes. We voted for these guys, in part, because they were fiscal conservative. They thought the U.S. government should limit its spending while still serving Americans. But our U.S. Representative recently bragged up her support for th