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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 Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, June 18, 1986 • Superintendent James Madsen accepted a check for $200 from Masons Louie Youngberg Sr., Warden and Charlie Miller, Lodge Master, to help cover the cost of purchasing 52 ash and black spruce trees providing a windbreak around the west and north sides of the athletic field. Members of the FFA did the preparation and planted the trees. • Bound for Hewitt was this house that once belonged to the railroad. It was located in

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on May 19. Comprehensive Plan Update Wadena County is updating its 2013 comprehensive plan, with early work highlighting concerns about taxes, land use, housing, and an aging population. Consultant Ben Oelson of Hometown Planning reported on initial public input and new data. Three meetings have been held so far: a joint session of the County Board and Planning Commission, a

Karvonen Funeral Home, now in its third generation and marking 100 years of continuous family ownership, blends deeply personalized, hands-on funeral and cremation care with a homelike, pet-friendly atmosphere where their resident dogs quietly comfort families and staff alike. Pictured: Greg, Art, Ensti, Ethel, and Suzi. Left; Art showed off Karvonen Funeral Home’s wide range of caskets and urns, from locally crafted, solid-wood caskets with customizable interiors and decorat

On May 16, around 11:37 p.m., a Todd County Sheriff’s Office deputy was on routine patrol in the city of Staples when he observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and contacted the driver. During the traffic stop, the deputy observed signs of criminal activity. The deputy requested the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office K9 Nitro and his handler respond to the scene for assistance. Ultimately, K9 Nitro indicated the odor of narcotic

by Coach Kenny Miller The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale Raiders girls track and field team traveled to Concordia College in Moorhead on Thursday, May 28, to compete in the Section 6A Track & Field Championships. Athletes faced challenging conditions throughout the day, with temperatures climbing into the mid-90s, creating a demanding and physically taxing environment for competition. Despite the intense heat, the Raiders turned in several strong performances. The highlight of the

by Coach Greg Johnson The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale Raider boys track and field team competed in the MSHSL Section 6A Meet on Thursday, May 28, at Concordia College in Moorhead. The Raiders finished seventh out of 23 teams with 42 points. Osakis claimed the team championship with 79 points. The highlight of the day for the Raiders was qualifying five athletes for the MSHSL State Track and Field Championships. Brady Rach earned a Section 6A championship in the 800-meter run, s

by Coach Greg Johnson The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale Raider boys track and field team competed in the MSHSL Section 6A East Sub-Section Meet on Thursday, May 21. The Raiders finished sixth out of 13 teams with 58 points. Sauk Centre claimed the team title with 120 points. The Raiders were led by several strong performances in both individual and relay events. In the distance races, Brady Rach captured a sub-section championship in the 800-meter run, while Gunnar Barthel added