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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

by Coach Rollie Lias The Tigers track and field team delivered an impressive showing this week, highlighted by strong performances from underclassmen and standout efforts in both running and field events. In the boys’ 100-meter dash, sophomore Jonah Berg led the team with a time of 12.41 seconds, followed closely by fellow sophomores Tyler Rowe (12.45) and Henry Batista (12.53). Senior Sam Asmus and eighth-grader Felix Ydrogo also contributed solid finishes, showcasing the