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News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago April 12, 2001 Twenty Browerville Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended the areas largest vocational students organization conference in Fargo on Sunday, April 1-Tuesday, April 3. Over 2000 FBLA members from 78 different schools attended the 34th annual conference at the Fargo Ramada. The Browerville FBLA placed 30th out of the 78 schools improving on their 65th place finish a year ago. Earning the opportunity to repres

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago April 11, 2001 The community of Bertha has been experiencing growing pains lately. But these pains are really not painful, but a good sign that people and businesses in the community are looking for growth and good things to come. Several new buildings or additions have seen their way into the Bertha community. The new community center has appeared after many months of planning, work and dedication. The Domian Anderson Funera

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago April 11, 2001 The rising waters over the weekend caused many flooding problems throughout the county and state. On Saturday evening, sandbags were put around Shirley’s Gas Station in Eagle Bend to keep water from running into the building. County Road 16 was one of many county roads overcome by flooding. ********** At a Knowledge Bowl meet, students start with a written test consisting of 60 multiple-choice questions. Then they c

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, April 16, 1986 • Kim Trosen, daughter of Dave and Rita Trosen, was named Miss Verndale in the 1986 pageant held last Saturday evening. Pauline Colby was first runner-up and Jennifer Ninneman, second runner-up and also Miss Congeniality. Pauline is the daughter of Dan and Beth Colby and Jennifer is the daughter of Sylvia Ninneman. Held in conjunction with the Miss Verndale pageant was the competition for Little Miss Petite. Lori Johnso

Township Election Day was Tuesday, March 10. Townships held their annual meeting and elections. They can choose to have elections on the second Tuesday in March or on election day in November. The township boards are made up of three supervisors, one clerk and one treasurer. The supervisors have the voting power to make decisions on behalf of the township residents. The clerk and treasurer are non-voting members who perform duties to manage township paperwork and finances.