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by Coach Greg Johnson The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale Raider boys track and field team traveled to Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School on Tuesday, April 21, to compete in the LPGE Invitational. The Raiders turned in their best team performance of the season, finishing second out of nine teams with 122.5 points. Pillager claimed the team title with 142.5 points. The Raiders were led by multiple first-place finishes. Dylan Day continued his strong season with a win in the 400-met

by Coach Kenny Miller The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale Raiders enjoyed their first taste of summer-like weather as they traveled to Long Prairie for a nine-team invitational on Tuesday, April 21. The girls’ team was short-handed due to conflicting school activities, which made it challenging for the Raiders to compete at full strength. Despite that, the team turned in several strong individual performances. Leading the way was Aulani Johnson, who placed fourth in the 300-meter h

Unsolicited advice often isn’t welcome, especially during tough times. Even if people mean well, it can be overwhelming. I trust the science behind cancer treatment and the training that medical professionals go through to understand the disease and create effective therapies. Advances like targeted chemotherapy and immunotherapy are the result of careful research and are designed to treat cancer while minimizing harm. Since my mom’s cancer came back, we have received many

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, May 7, 1986 • Eleven board and staff members took part in the groundbreaking ceremony signifying the beginning of a new addition project for Tri-County Hospital in Wadena. One of the shovels used was also instrumental in the groundbreaking for Wesley Hospital (now Tri-County Hospital) on August 2, 1972. Pictured are Robert Zosel, Dr. Druan Ness, Jack Browne, Roger Folkestad, Don Bottemiller, and Luther Nerving; and Doctors Tom Van Brug

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale City Council held their regular meeting on Monday, April 13. Cannabis Licensing The city council discussed how to manage low-potency hemp and cannabis edibles now that local licensing is required following state approval. One local business has already received a license from the Office of Cannabis Management to sell low-potency edibles, prompting the need for the city to establish its own licensing process. Council me

by Jessica Borash This article is from the winter 2026 Verndale Historical Society Newsletter. Looking at a plat book from 1906, Section 18, SE 1/4 in Aldrich Township had the name A.A Houer neatly written over the 80-acre plot of land. In 1910, the name Johnson replaced it and has remained firmly and proudly stamped on plat books ever since. Fifteen years ago, the Johnson family’s farm became one of Minnesota’s 11,000 Century Farms, an honor given by the Minnesota Farm

Severe Weather Awareness Week was this past week. But it is always important for businesses, employees, families, and individuals to prepare for Minnesota’s severe weather season. All businesses, employers, and employees are encouraged to review their Emergency Action Plans (EAP) and company procedures for tornadoes and other severe weather emergencies. Please take time to identify shelter locations, evacuation routes, notification procedures, and accountability processes

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According to court documents, several charges against Father Aaron Kuhn were recently upgraded to felonies. Kuhn served as pastor of St. John the Baptist, Bluffton; St. Ann, Wadena; St. Joseph, Bertha; St. Hubert, Blue Grass; Assumption of Our Lady, Menahga; St. Michael, Motley; and Sacred Heart, Staples. On March 11, 2026, Kuhn was charged with stalking, which allegedly occurred from September 2019 to October 2022. However, the specific details of the stalking incidents r