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News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago September 28, 2001 Browerville Superintendent Larry Werder presented to the board that the Browerville School District will have 37 new students through transfers, open enrollment and families moving into the Browerville School District. ********** The Clarissa Lions Club has been chosen as a recipient for the 2000 Acts of Kindness: Governor’s Citizen Award. The Lions Club was selected for the award due to their tremendous commit

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago August 16, 2001 The Todd County Youth Advisory Council co-sponsored a ‘Summer Blast Teen Dance’ last Thursday at the Clarissa Ballroom. Teens could get a discount on the price of admission if they brought a copy of a tobacco or alcohol ad. The Youth Advisory Council hopes to involve teens with alcohol and tobacco free activities. ********** Saturday, August 11, was a beautiful day for the second annual Browerville Sportsman’s river

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago August 9, 2001 It was hot enough to fry an egg. Four Browerville girls said that it took 10-15 minutes to fry an egg on the tar when the temperatures reached 95 on Sunday afternoon. Pictured were: Pantera Quirk, Avree Lion, Annie Boser and Jordan Quirt. ********** A state auditor’s report for the year ending December 2000 found Todd County still operating in the black. But State Auditor Barb Cullen told the county commissioners tha

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com Pink Peony is a new boutique and floral shop located in a historic building in downtown Browerville. The owner, Amy Tolifson, is balancing her new store with her established photography business while striving to create a welcoming space for customers. Tolifson shared that the opportunity to open Pink Peony arose unexpectedly. She spotted a “building for sale” sign on BK Blooms while getting her hair done at 521 Salon, which is in th

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago August 2, 2001 Growing up in Burleene Township, near the tiny town of Clotho, Art and Edith Johnson remember a time when there were shiverees, socials, community gatherings and working together with their neighbors. The brother and sister, now in their 80’s and 90’s respectively, remember those early times fondly and are pleased to be a part of a heritage that continues each year at the Clotho Ice Cream Social. ********** Mike Popl

by Coach Jeff Myers The Browerville/Clarissa American Legion Posts 293/219 softball team is headed to the Minnesota American Legion State Tournament after capturing the Northwest Sub-State Championship with an 11–5 victory over Parkers Prairie. Browerville/Clarissa put together a complete performance in the championship game, combining timely hitting with solid defense to earn the title and punch their ticket to state. The team built momentum throughout the contest and answ

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago July 26, 2001 Anthony Murch gave airplane rides out of the Clarissa Airport during the town’s summer celebration on Saturday. At only $12 per ride, many area youngsters got their first time in the air, including: Kyle Wagner, Chris Marquedant and Anthony Wagner. The boys said their ride was “cool.” ********** Chelsey Konetzko of Browerville was awarded the Campanile Scholarship for the 2001-2002 school year at South Dakota State Un

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago July 19, 2001 The 2001 Todd County Dairy Princess Sonja Stoterau took a minute from her busy schedule at the Todd County Fair to sit for a photo with State Senator Dallas Sams and State Representative Mary Ellen Otremba after the milking contest that was held Saturday afternoon. Dallas Sams won the contest. ********** The 4-H Poultry Show was held at the Todd County Fair on Wednesday afternoon, July 11. Hannah Bromeling of the Lone

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