Benning Printing & Publishing

A petition has been filed to civilly commit Patrick Lyndon Walker, 35, of Clarissa, as a sexually dangerous person following his release from prison in April 2026. The filing came after a viral PredPatrol video allegedly showed Walker communicating online with someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl, sending explicit photos, and arranging a meeting in St. Cloud. Court records cite Walker’s lengthy history of sexual offenses, probation violations, failed treatment attempt

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago May 30, 2001 Lueann Duda felt the tears well up in her eyes when she received the news she had been chosen to be Clarissa’s postmaster. Lueann began as postmaster on May 18 and will be officially installed on June 8. She has lived in Clarissa her whole life. About 15 years ago she passed a test for the postal service to work as a clerk. ********** The Eagle Valley Education Association has chosen Betty Klein as its 2001 Teacher of the

by Karin L. Nauber karin@inhnews.com The Annual Todd County Council on Aging Volunteer Recognition, Training, and Monthly Meeting was held Saturday, April 11, at the Clarissa Ballroom, with approximately 75 volunteers and guests in attendance. The day began with a pop-up volunteer fair featuring several local agencies. Morning entertainment was provided by the musical group Homemade Jammin, a bluegrass, folk, old-time, and campfire sing-along band. Their performance was spo

Subscribe and get more of your local news!

A viral video circulating in the area involving Three Two0 PredPatrol and posted online April 25 shows a man posing as a 13-year-old girl online before arranging to meet Patrick Lyndon Walker at the St. Cloud Mall. According to the video, Walker allegedly sent sexually explicit photos to the decoy before being confronted at the meeting location. The video can be viewed at www.facebook.com/320pp. A petition for civil commitment has been filed by Todd County Human Services for

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago May 23, 2001 Carolyn Krenzelok began her new position as Navigator for the American Cancer Society last month in Clarissa. Navigator is an American Cancer Society initiative designed to help residents of Clarissa find the cancer services and resources they need through their cancer journey. ********** On Thursday, May 17, Marvin Prust received a certificate of continuous membership for being a Legion Member in good standing for 50 year

A viral video circulating in the area involving Three Two0 PredPatrol and posted online April 25 shows a man posing as a 13-year-old girl online before arranging to meet Patrick Lyndon Walker at the St. Cloud Mall. According to the video, Walker allegedly sent sexually explicit photos to the decoy before being confronted at the meeting location. The video can be viewed at www.facebook.com/reel/1307382527919167 or www.facebook.com/320pp. A petition for civil commitment has be

After more than 20 years behind the counter at Unity Bank, Clarissa, Julie Bruder is retiring with a full heart and deep ties to the community she’s served. Bruder began her career in 2006 as a part-time employee, eventually moving into a full-time role. While the building itself hasn’t changed, the way banking is done certainly has. She’s seen the transition from mostly paper records to digital systems—and now a blend of both. “The scanners have changed a lot,” she noted,