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Veterans Memorial Project Honors Service, Brings Community Together

by Karin L. Nauber karin@inhnews.com A vision that began several years ago by members of American Legion Post 213 is now taking shape at the Clarissa Memorial Park. The project, which includes a redesigned and expanded memorial space, aims to honor veterans from all branches of the United States military through a meaningful and lasting tribute. Plans for the park include a display of flags representing each military branch, a metal archway marking the entrance to the memor

Nov 11, 20251 min read

Harkening Back

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago November 8, 2000 Shellie’s Hair Design in Clarissa has been in business since October of 1997. Shellie Hinzmann, now Drayna, graduated from Northwest Technical College in Wadena the last day of August in 1991 with a degree in cosmetology. Shortly after graduation, Shellie began working for Darlene Weibye who operated the Hair Cellar in Clarissa. ********** Superintendent Dale Svaren is shown presenting a check to Barry Sarff. Barry cr

Nov 11, 20251 min read

Bats, Gloves, and Family Bonds - The Riedel's Lifelong Love of Baseball

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com Baseball has long been the heartbeat of the Riedel family in Clarissa—a passion that has been lovingly passed down through generations. For Logan Riedel, 30, the connection to the sport runs deep, with his family’s lineage steeped in baseball tradition. “We’re really a bunch of ball players,” he shared, “One could argue we came out of the womb with a bat and glove.” This passion is shared among Logan’s siblings—Megan, 28; Ryan, 19;

Nov 4, 20251 min read

Harkening Back

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago November 1, 2000 Last week the Eagle Valley Elementary School Patrol was installed. Pictured are: Candace Young, Cole Sablovitch, Trooper Andy, Maria Pieper, Nathan Ahrendt, Rachel Allen and Rachel Wagner. ********** Mrs. Hommerding and her third grade class visited the Central Todd County Care Center residents in Clarissa on Friday, October 27, at 1 p.m., to play Halloween bingo. Everyone had a great time, lots of smiles and good conv

Nov 4, 20251 min read

Harkening Back

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago October 25, 2000 Work has begun on the new senior center. The foundation has been laid and the walls will soon go up. But life goes on as usual in other respects. Regular meetings are held on Tuesday and Friday afternoons at the city hall with fellowship and coffee being served on Monday mornings. ********** The American Legion Post 213 rededicated the Harlan E. Schafer Park Memorial. Schafer, who died in WWII, was a brother of Mrs. E

Oct 28, 20251 min read

Harkening Back

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago October 18, 2000 Marcia Woeste showed Eagle Valley students how to make apple crisp at the after school 4-H program. ********** Josh Motl, a junior at Eagle Valley High School, rushed for 1000 career yards in Friday night’s game. Josh is the son of Ron and JoAnn Motl. 50 Years Ago October 16, 1975 At presstime, two more townships, Spruce Hill (Douglas County) and Turtle Creek have joined the Central Todd County Care Center Board in i

Oct 21, 20251 min read