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Years after Jeffrey Epstein’s death, his files are still causing trouble in government. Politicians, both current and former, are under extra scrutiny whenever their names come up in connection with him. Media reports and public interest keep a close eye, putting pressure on lawmakers and officials. The talk around the Epstein files has turned into a lot of noise, making it hard to find the truth. New documents pop up, or people claim they exist, and the internet explodes wi

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, November 20, 1985 • The transfer of the Waisanen family home in Verndale to the Verndale Historical Society took place last September, prior to the death of Doris Waisanen on October 4, 1985. The family donated its home on 501 South Brown Street to the people of Verndale and surrounding communities to retain for posterity the history and feelings of raising a family in small town central Minnesota. It will be known as the Wasisanen Her

The Verndale Public School School Board Members. by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale School Board held their regular meeting on Monday, November 3. Administrative Reports Principal Katie Bolland reported that October was a busy month with various student activities, including a visit from a motivational speaker, a Halloween parade, and an outdoor STEM class field trip to Ely. Computer science will take a field trip to CLC this month. She outlined upcoming

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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, November 4. Transmission Line Drew Janke, an environmental compliance specialist with Minnesota Power, provided an update on the Maple River to Cuyuna 345 kV Transmission Line Project. This joint initiative by Minnesota Power, Otter Tail Power Company, and Great River Energy proposes to construct an approximately 160-mile-long, single-circuit 345 kV transmission l

West Central recently donated $1,000 to the Legacy Foundation in support of the Verndale School playground project. West Central Board Member Annette Adamietz met with members of the Legacy Foundation in Verndale to personally deliver the check on behalf of the cooperative. The Legacy Foundation is raising funds to build a safe, inclusive, and accessible playground for the Verndale School... Subscribe to get the rest of the story...

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