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News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago July 18, 2001 The July 9 agenda for the Eagle Valley School Board meeting was short. But the meeting actually wasn’t as the board studied suggestions for cutting measures. Declining enrollment, uncertainty about the amount of state aid they will be receiving and the high fuel costs from the past winter, have them wondering how to maintain a full curriculum, the multitude of extra-curricular activities and still balance the budget. **

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, July 23, 1986 • Minnesota became the 20th state in the nation to pass a mandatory seat belt use law earlier this year. The legislation takes effect Friday, August 1. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Minnesota Occupant Restraint Program and the Seatbelt Coalition are continuing educational campaigns pursuant to the law taking effect. At least four seat belt surveys will measure the public’ response. • Dale and Avis Paulsen re

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Todd County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7, followed by a work session. County may add staff to reduce wait times for care services Todd County Health and Human Services leaders told commissioners the county’s care coordination program is struggling to keep up with demand. Health and Human Services Director Jackie Och, Public Health Supervisor Kim DeCock and Social Services Supervisor Hilary Tumberg

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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com Visitors will have the opportunity to see a modern beef operation up close when Mike and Barb James host this year’s Breakfast on the Farm at their rural Browerville farm. The James family raises beef calves weighing between 400 and 850 pounds and finishes approximately 500 to 600 head a year on their 116-acre farm, located just south of Don’s Store off Highway 21. They also rent out hay land and grow corn to feed their cattle. Mik