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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 Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago May 2, 2001 The total number of eggs hidden throughout the Independent News Herald’s Spring Edition was 177. The winners of the contest were Nicole Haase of Bertha ($25 cash) and Christine Sanders of Clarissa (Twins Tickets). Most of the eggs were used in the ads, in borders and pictures, etc. ********** Twenty-eight winners were honored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota and Olympic gold medal winning swimmer Tom Malchow at a stat

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago May 3, 2001 Bea Biermaier looked at the selection of Browerville Days mugs on sale this year. The 2001 Browerville Collector Mug is the second in a series of four. All profits from the sale of the mugs help to pay for Browerville Days expenses. They are on sale at the American Heritage National Bank or pick yours up at the fish fry this Friday evening at the community center. ********** Several women from Zion Lutheran Church and o