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Frethem Closes the Book on 35 Years in the Classroom
by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com After more than three decades of teaching, Mark Frethem is preparing to step away from the classroom, closing a career that began in the early 1990s and spanned generations of local students, colleagues, and coaches. Frethem began teaching in the 1990-91 school year, spending a year in Nevis before coming to Bertha-Hewitt in 1991-92. He is a native of Fosston, which is just west of Bemidji. He spent six years in the Navy, serving pr
Jun 91 min read


Bruder Retires after Two Decades
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,
May 121 min read


Benson retires after 35+ years
by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com Janice Benson, universal banker at Eagle Bend Star Bank, is absolutely going to be missed by the...
Mar 18, 20251 min read


Dr. Dean will be "adjusting" to retirement as of March 27
by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com Browerville’s only chiropractor is getting ready to close up shop and retire. Dr. Dean...
Mar 4, 20251 min read


A legacy of art and advocacy: Mark Turner’s next chapter
by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com After 32 years of dedicated leadership, Mark Turner of Verndale has retired as Director of the...
Dec 23, 20241 min read


A legacy of art and advocacy: Mark Turner’s next chapter
by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com After 32 years of dedicated leadership, Mark Turner of Verndale has retired as Director of the...
Dec 17, 20241 min read


Nanik leaves legacy of leadership and lasting service
When Sue Nanik began her career at Sourcewell—then known as North Central Service Cooperative—she was one of only 12 employees. Now, 28...
Dec 11, 20241 min read


Nanik leaves legacy of leadership and lasting service
When Sue Nanik began her career at Sourcewell—then known as North Central Service Cooperative—she was one of only 12 employees. Now, 28...
Nov 20, 20241 min read


Anderson retires after 18 years as Wadena County Veterans Service Officer
by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com Long-time Veterans Service Officer David Anderson has retired from his post. Anderson was...
Sep 25, 20241 min read


Dorman recognized for service to Clarissa Fire and Rescue
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Sep 18, 20241 min read
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