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by Coach Jared Hoemberg The Bertha-Hewitt Bears continued their historic season this past week with two playoff victories — a 38-6 win over McGregor on Tuesday and a thrilling 26-22 comeback victory over Ogilvie on Saturday night. The pair of wins advances the Bears to the Section 5 9-Man Championship for the first time since 2009, marking a monumental milestone for the program. The week began with the first-round matchup against the McGregor Mercuries, who came in with an

It’s almost Halloween, my favorite time of year! I love all the spooky decorations, haunted houses, costumes, and the vibrant fall season. Although my home decor shopping typically happens during Halloween season, I keep the decorations up year-round. I love the crisp autumn air, with colorful leaves making my fake graveyard look even cooler. A misty morning, with fog snaking through the woods, enhances the atmosphere. I enjoy a good scary story, especially tales of the supe

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago October 25, 2000 Work has begun on the new senior center. The foundation has been laid and the walls will soon go up. But life goes on as usual in other respects. Regular meetings are held on Tuesday and Friday afternoons at the city hall with fellowship and coffee being served on Monday mornings. ********** The American Legion Post 213 rededicated the Harlan E. Schafer Park Memorial. Schafer, who died in WWII, was a brother of Mrs. E

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago October 26, 2000 When Marv Cole opens his computer store in the old Kahlert Oil building in Browerville on October 30, he will not only be providing a place to purchase a new computer system, but Marv said that the new business will offer residents a place to learn about their existing systems, as well as get hands-on computer experience. ********** The Gallery, located at 648 Main Street North in Browerville, is holding an open ho

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago June 2, 2000 Harlen Guse of Eagle Bend was one of Minnesota’s at-home players on an episode of Powerball-The Game Show that aired on Saturday, October 14. ********** The Eagle Valley football team traveled all the way to Murdock to play their last regular season and conference game last Wednesday. The Rebels came away with a hard fought 17-14 win. This win gave the Rebels the Conference South championship with a 6-0 record and compl

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago October 25, 2000 Doug Cederstrom from E and V Construction was on hand at the Bertha-Hewitt School Board meeting to inform the board of the progress of the school addition. Drywall work was progressing in the head start and early childhood rooms and that overall, things were progressing very quickly. Cederstrom did say that some time was lost while waiting for some mechanical deliveries and the aluminum deliveries. They would

The Initiative Foundation has awarded 17 grants totaling $740,000 through the Otto Bremer Trust’s Community Responsive Fund, supporting Central Minnesota nonprofits that are improving lives and strengthening communities. The Community Responsive Fund distributed $3 million to 64 organizations in Greater Minnesota. The Initiative Foundation helped administer the funding across Greater Minnesota to ensure resources reached local organizations that understand their community’s

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According to the Todd County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, October 19, at approximately 12:23 a.m., they responded to a 911 call reporting an ATV crash at a residence in Reynolds Township, rural Long Prairie.  Upon arrival, deputies located an unresponsive 18-year-old male, believed to be a passenger in the ATV. Lifesaving measures were immediately administered at the scene, and the male was transported to the Long Prairie hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased... S