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by Coach Austin Selvey Raiders vs Sebeka Trojans The Raiders hosted the 4th-ranked Sebeka Trojans on Friday. The Trojans showed why they are a top 5 team in the state and hit the ball all around the yard, beating the Raiders 18-6. Highlights from the game include Joe Elfstrum hitting his 2nd home run of the season over the fence, and the rest of the Raiders continue to keep the bats hot. Joe went 4/4 on the day with a double and an HR, Owen Weiher collected 3 hits, and Liam

by Matt Uselman The Staples-Motley-Verndale girls golf team took the short trip to Whitetail Run Golf Course in Wadena on Monday, the 11th. The weather finally decided to cooperate with the golf season. There was a total of 25 golfers with 4 teams participating, and SMV took 3rd place. Katelyn Schotzko led the way with a 4th place 88, Mara Uselman 15th place 106, Sarah Kroll 18th place 109, and Brooklyn Winter 20th place 111... Subscribe to get the rest of the story...

by Greg Johnson The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale Raider boys track and field team competed in the Park Region Conference Meet on Tuesday, May 12, in Sebeka. Hosted by United North Central, the Raiders finished third out of eight teams with 92 points. Pillager claimed the conference title with 154 points. The Raiders turned in a strong performance despite competing without senior Dylan Day, who was sidelined due to injury. Brady Rach led the way for the Raiders with conference ti

by Coach Kenny Miller The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale Raiders traveled to Sebeka for the Park Region Conference Meet, where windy conditions challenged athletes throughout the day. Despite the tough weather, the Raiders turned in several season-best performances and even set a new conference record. The girls’ team finished fifth out of eight teams. Leading the way for the Raiders were the All-Conference performers. The 4x800-meter relay team of Piper Dean, Mari Hansel, Danika W

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, May 28, 1986 • Over 50 rural Wadena County residents met last Thursday evening in the county courthouse auditorium with State Representative Loren Jennings, who is considered one of the foremost authorities on State Ditch Laws. Also present were Senator Don Anderson and Representative Don Righter. Jennings said the three groups most involved with drainage are the Agricultural Society, the DNR and environmentalists “Who don’t want to do

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale School Board held their regular meeting on May 4. Music Trip Returns The Verndale High School is bringing back a major music trip for its students. Band and Choir Director Brian Sterriker has planned a five-day tour to Kansas City next school year for 9–12 grade band and choir students. The trip is tentatively set for March 30–April 3 and will include travel through Omaha for a Broadway show, a performance in Kansas City

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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 5. 4-H Building Update County Engineer Anthony Maule reported on the work of the committee previously appointed by the board (Maule, Commissioners Stearns and Winkels, and representatives of Friends of Wadena County Youth). The group met three times earlier in the year to clarify the scope of the 4-H building project and review costs. The committee recommende

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by Coach Greg Johnson The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale Raider boys track and field team traveled to Frazee on Thursday, May 7, to compete in the Section 6A True Team Meet. The Raiders finished 11th out of 16 teams with 525 points. United Clay-Becker won the meet with 915 points. Unlike traditional meets, the True Team format scores every athlete who finishes an event, with teams limited to two entries per individual event and one relay entry. The format places an emphasis on over