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Ray and Marlo Benning are celebrating 25 years as the owners of the Independent News Herald. They purchased the newspaper from Ernie and Diane Silbernagel, taking over the business on June 1, 2000. The Silbernagels had owned the Eagle Bend News and Bertha Herald since 1979 and combined these papers with the Clarissa Independent in 1992, creating the Independent News Herald. This publication is the official newspaper of Todd County, the Bertha-Hewitt and Browerville School D

According to court documents, Father Joseph Herzing, a priest of the diocese of St. Cloud, was charged on November 26, in Stearns County District Court, with multiple felony offenses stemming from alleged conduct involving a single adult. The charges include felony stalking for an alleged pattern of conduct intended to terrorize the victim, third-degree criminal sexual conduct for alleged sexual penetration while in a prohibited occupational relationship, and three felony co

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago December 21, 2000 The Browerville girls basketball team won in the closing second in a match-up versus the Henning Hornets on Tuesday, December 12. Both teams struggled in the opening minutes. In the fourth, the Hornets came out and marched ahead of the Tigers to gain a four point lead themselves only Browerville came back on free throws by MerriAnne Werder, a steal by Megan Geraets and a drive to the basket and lay up by Kim Salber

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago December 14, 2000 FBLA students purchased $100 worth of presents at Browerville Hardware last week for the Toys for Tots program. The toys will be distributed to needy families through he area food shelf. Your donation of a gift or cash can help too. ********** The boys basketball team opened its 2000-2001 season with a loss to the Bertha-Hewitt Bears 54-51 in overtime last week. For being the first game of the season, fans were tr

Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C., of the Diocese of St. Cloud was notified on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, that Father Joseph Herzing, a priest of the diocese, was charged in Stearns County with one count of stalking, one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and three counts of threats of violence, all involving one adult. Bishop Neary has placed Father Herzing on leave immediately from his ministry at Christ the King in Browerville, St. Joseph in Clarissa, St. Joseph

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The Wolves had a successful triangular on December 2, at the Browerville school, the Wolves earned two wins. They defeated the Princeton Tigers 45-27 before edging the Albany Huskies 41-32 to complete a strong night at home. At the Dan Unruh Varsity Invite, the boys team turned in several strong performances. Hayden Hiebert (107) and Brodie Pachan (139) each went 3-0 on the day to claim first-place finishes in their respective weight classes. Zander Katterhagen (107) and Ma

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago December 7, 2000 As early as 1985, the congregation of the Zion Lutheran Church in Browerville began to realize they were running out of room. After much discussion between the members of the congregation, they decided to build an addition to their church to better accommodate their growing needs. Since 1985, the congregation had been saving money and discussing possible plans for an addition. It was not until October 1999 that the f

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com On Monday, October 6, the Whoopee Inn building on Big Lake, County Highway 16, was tore down. Even though it has been closed for business since 2012, the Whoopee Inn had a long history in Turtle Creek Township. It was a local hangout that brought many people from Big Lake, Pine Island Lake, Thunder Lake and the surrounding area together. It was a place close to my heart too, as it played a role in meeting my husband, Jeff Myrum, a

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