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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale School Board held their regular meeting on September 14. Administrative Reports Principal Katie Bolland reported a smooth start to the school year, with a well-attended open house, and 38 new students. She noted that a stricter tardy policy has led to clearer hallways after the bell and that the traditional senior-kindergarten playground photo will be delayed until the new playground is finished. Bolland outlined teacher

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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 22. Construction and Demolition Landfill Consultants from Stantec presented the final results of a nine‑county (Clay, Becker, Otter Tail, Wadena, Todd, Grant, Douglas, Stevens, and Pope) regional study on construction and demolition (C&D) waste in light of upcoming Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) rule changes. The proposed rules would require m

by Haley Youngbauer The Verndale volleyball team started last week at home, taking on the Nevis Tigers on Tuesday, September 22 before ending the week by traveling to Henning to battle the Hornets on Thursday, September 24. Pirates Drop Non-Conference Game 3-1 to Nevis The Verndale volleyball team started the week at home to take on the Nevis Tigers. During the first two sets, the Tigers were able to take an early lead over the Pirates, building a comfortable lead. Both ti

by Coach Heidi Brandsma On Thursday, September 24, the Verndale Pirate cross country team took on a soggy course while participating in the Pillager Cross Country meet held at Maddens Pine Beach West golf course. This is a challenging course on a clear day; the rain and soggy ground made it even more challenging. The Pirates took on teams from Pillager, Cass Lake-Bena, Pine River-Backus, New York Mills, and Pequot Lakes. The meet started with the elementary girls running

by Coach Mike Mahlen The Verndale Pirates shut out Ogilvie 30-0 Friday, Sept. 25, using a strong running game and a solid defensive effort to earn the victory. Verndale took control early, scoring twice in the first quarter. Joe Elfstrum scored on a 2-yard run, although the extra-point attempt failed. Elfstrum then added a 4-yard touchdown run, followed by a successful PAT by Elfstrum, giving the Pirates a 14-0 lead. The Pirates added another touchdown in the second quarte

I have officially joined the CPAP club, and let me tell you, it has been an interesting experience. Lately, my exhaustion and fatigue had gotten pretty bad. By the time I finished working, I could barely function, and even simple things seemed to take longer than they should. That started a series of tests that eventually landed me on the CPAP train. The at-home sleep study wasn’t too bad. I had to sleep two nights with a device strapped to my chest, along with a nasal cann

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, September 17, 1986 • As of press time this week, three persons have filed with the city clerk for posts on the Council. That of mayor and two council seats will be vacated. The terms of Mayor Dale Carr and Councilmen Roger Anderson and Fred Miller will expire. Seeing the mayor position are Gary Van Dam and Roger Anderson while Lyle Schmitz has filed for the council. • Six youth from the Verndale Christian and Missionary Alliacne Churc

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale City Council held their regular meeting on Monday, September 14. Sidewalk Snow Removal The Verndale City Council spent much time discussing a citizen petition that asked for the city to take over the responsibility of removing snow and ice from sidewalks, instead of having property owners do it. This idea relates to ordinance 93.02. The streets committee had already talked about possible compromises, like extending the