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News from Verndale's past 40 Years Ago, June 4, 1986 • After three years of trying to relocate in Verndale, his goal has finally been achieved. David Hietala, who liked the sound of the name Verndale, chose it as his mailing address three years ago, even though his first office was in his rural Sebeka home. In 1983, he located office space in Wadena, and was still searching for space in Verndale. Because most of their business is done through mail orders, Dave said he found

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by Matt Uselman The Staples-Motley-Verndale girls golf team took the short trip to Whitetail Run Golf Course in Wadena on Monday, the 11th. The weather finally decided to cooperate with the golf season. There was a total of 25 golfers with 4 teams participating, and SMV took 3rd place. Katelyn Schotzko led the way with a 4th place 88, Mara Uselman 15th place 106, Sarah Kroll 18th place 109, and Brooklyn Winter 20th place 111... Subscribe to get the rest of the story...

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, May 28, 1986 • Over 50 rural Wadena County residents met last Thursday evening in the county courthouse auditorium with State Representative Loren Jennings, who is considered one of the foremost authorities on State Ditch Laws. Also present were Senator Don Anderson and Representative Don Righter. Jennings said the three groups most involved with drainage are the Agricultural Society, the DNR and environmentalists “Who don’t want to do

Editor’s Note: Since this interview, A Plus Universal Child Care and Learning Center was identified in public reports as one of several Minnesota childcare providers searched by federal authorities. No charges have been announced. “What’s been challenging is seeing legitimate concerns about fraud sometimes turn into speculation or generalized narratives that unfairly target one community. That doesn’t help accountability, and it can create unnecessary fear or division.” —K

With spring golf comes a wide range of weather and course conditions, along with very limited opportunities for on-course practice. Players aren’t able to fully prepare until courses open and allow them out. Jackson White, who golfs with the Staples-Motley team, started the season a bit rusty but has shown steady improvement with each meet. After graduating several very talented golfers, this is shaping up to be a year of growth and learning for the team. They opened the se

by Matt Uselman The Staples-Motley-Verndale girls golf team traveled to Sartell on Monday the 4th to participate in a 6AA Presections meet. There were 8 teams with 53 girls competing. The team finished in 6th place, led by Katelyn Schotzko’s 89. Mara Uselman shot a 112 to finish in 38th place. On Tuesday May 5th the girls held a home meet at The Vintage at Staples. Bemidji and Moorhead brought their respective class AAA teams to compete. Wadena and Royalton brought 2 golfer

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, May 21, 1986 • Two young men, the sons of Darold and Jean Hahn, have returned to Verndale to begin a business on their own. Jeff and David have purchased the equipment of the defunct Ritari Systems Inc., and will be providing services of a well-equipped machine shop and manufacturing plant. For the time being, they are also located in the same building, adjacent to the railroad tracks on South Brown Street in Verndale. • Because the M

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