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News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago January 10, 2001 Bertha-Hewitt Snow Daze King and Queen candidates: Holly Graphenteen, Stacy Denny, Jill Shingledecker, Andrea Ward, Nathan Hagen, Billy Davis, Justin Messer and Dustin Switters. ********** It was a tough assignment for the Bears to come back after the Christmas break going over two weeks without a game and then getting back into action on a Saturday afternoon opposite the Viking/Saints in a football game. Th

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago January 10, 2001 CentraCare Clinic of Long Prairie and Lakewood Heath System of Staples have joined together to build a new clinic south of Eagle Bend off Highway 71. They are building a new health facility which will be a 5000 square foot building. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday, December 29. Pictured are: Mark Murphy, CentraCare; Greg Wolhowe, Director of Clinic Services; Mel Nefstead, Lakewood Health System; Dr. Paul Van

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, January 15, 1986 • Of the 36 private wells used within the city of Verndale, which were recently tested for nitrates in preparation for a grant application, 26 were listed as unfit for human consumption. The council and citizens attending a public meeting held on January 6 at the fire hall meeting room were informed of the test results. • High school junior and senior girls are being contacted to participate in the 1986 Miss Verndale

by Karin L. Nauber karin@inhnews.com Clarissa is inviting residents to help shape the future of one of its most loved gathering places by taking part in a brand-new community naming contest for Clarissa City Park. This exciting opportunity is open to all ages and to anyone who currently lives in Clarissa or has a Clarissa, Minnesota address. Whether you are a student, a parent, a grandparent, or a lifelong resident, your creativity and voice are welcome. The goal of the co

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com For more than a century, the Nelson farm has bordered the banks of Dismal Creek near Clotho, weathering changing times while remaining rooted in family tradition. That legacy was recently honored when the farm received the Minnesota Farm Bureau’s Century Farm designation, recognizing farms that have remained in the same family for at least 100 years. Lawrence and Patricia Nelson, who have owned the land for nearly half of its productiv