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News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, November 13, 1985 • Two items which received unanimous approval by all school board members at a meeting on Thursday, November 7, were a program for talented and gifted students and the teacher salary proposal. Faith Rudnitski, administrative assistant, presented plans for class offerings for talented and gifted students. She told the board they would begin in the winter trimester and be held after school hours. “These are the kids wh

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com On October 28, the Wadena County Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss the future management of the county’s Event Center, formerly known as the 4-H building. Commissioner Jon Kangas was absent. Over the years, various groups have used the building, but most existing leases have now expired. With recent state approval for renovations, organizations including the Friends of Wadena County Youth, local 4-H, and representatives

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Mrs. Gwiazdon's and Mrs. Erickson's classrooms won a popcorn part. This year’s Walk the Plank event was a great success, thanks to the partnership between the Verndale PTA and the phy-ed teachers, who worked together to make the day fun and active for students. With support from our generous local sponsors, students enjoyed a dunk tank, bounce house, popcorn, toys, stickers, and cold water throughout the day. It was a simple, joy-filled afternoon that brought the school com

by Haley Youngbauer On Tuesday, the Pirates traveled to Crosby-Ironton High School to face off against the top-seeded Nevis Tigers in the Section 5A Subsection Championship match. Both teams were evenly matched, trading points, with the lead switching back and forth. The Pirates came out strong, communicating well and attacking the net, allowing them to take an early lead over the Tigers, winning the first set by a score of 25-20. The Tigers answered by taking the second s

I’m still mourning Halloween as Christmas decorations explode in my yard. Halloween is my favorite day of the year. I love all the spooky stuff—costumes, decorations, everything about it. I always feel a little sad once it’s over. I can almost hear the mayor from *The Nightmare Before Christmas* shouting, “Only 364 days until Halloween!” With the light show, I usually wait until the first weekend after Halloween to take everything down and put up Christmas decorations. I jus

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, November 6, 1985 • Sign-up sheets for guys interested in entering the second annual Miss Tootsie contest sponsored by the Verndale PTSA are located at the municipal liquor store and Dorie’s Diner. More contestants are needed and will be welcomed right up to the time of the show, which will be held in the high school auditorium at 8 p.m. • Winning first place in the jack-o-lantern contest for pre-school and elementary students were: Je

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, September 17, to discuss issues related to the budget overages from the Safe Routes to School project. The council noted that the initial agreement emphasized the importance of adhering to a strict budget, and representatives from Moore Engineering had assured them that costs would not exceed this limit. However, after the sidewalks were installed, it became apparent tha

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The holidays are a special time for families, but they can become quite hectic with so many family members to visit during Thanksgiving and Christmas. A grandmother from Verndale found a way for her family to celebrate together by creating an annual Halloween tradition. “Family is always more important,” said Bonnie Witthuhn. She holds faith and family close to her heart, so when her nephew Peter Resch suggested that the family shou

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.con The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 21. Zoning Changes to Boost Housing and Development There was an extensive discussion regarding zoning policies in Wadena County. Commissioner Jon Kangas began by highlighting that the majority of the county’s land is designated A-2 and A-3 agricultural districts, which come with significant development restrictions. He argued these zoning regulations hind