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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale Celebration Committee is bringing back the annual Sorehead contest. Despite its name, being named Sorehead is a longtime community honor recognizing individuals who have made a positive impact in Verndale and the surrounding area. Nominees often include longtime residents, business owners, community volunteers, and others who have helped make a difference in the community... Subscribe to get the rest of the story...

by Jessica White Jackson White’s golf season ended at the sections. It was a 2-day event; he shot a 77 on day one and made the cut to play the second day. He shot a 79 on day 2. He finished 10th in sections and just missed going to state by 2 spots. He struggled some with his putting. They were the fastest greens he’s played all year, and he struggled with the speed and reading some of the break. Overall, he really played and was great up to the green... Subscribe to ge

by Matt Uselman The Staples-Motley-Verndale girls’ golf team competed at the MSHSL 6AA Section Tournament on the 1st and 2nd of June. On the first day, Katelyn Schotzko (junior) and Mara Uselman (8th grade) led the charge for the Cardinals, both finishing with a 95. Both Katelyn and Mara advanced to the second day of competition. Sarah Kroll finished her sophomore season with a 97, Meredith Hoemberg ended her 8th-grade season with a 103, Brooklyn Winter (sophomore) shot a 10

We want to share an important reminder that Hwy. 10 is currently closed to through traffic between Co. Rd. 4 and Oink Joint Rd./140th St. through early July while crews replace the Whiskey Creek box culvert and complete critical underground work. Weather permitting, we’re on track to reopen before the Fourth of July weekend. Many motorists have been driving past the “Road Closed Ahead” signs in Verndale and continuing on Hwy. 10 instead of using the marked detour. When they

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, June 18, 1986 • Superintendent James Madsen accepted a check for $200 from Masons Louie Youngberg Sr., Warden and Charlie Miller, Lodge Master, to help cover the cost of purchasing 52 ash and black spruce trees providing a windbreak around the west and north sides of the athletic field. Members of the FFA did the preparation and planted the trees. • Bound for Hewitt was this house that once belonged to the railroad. It was located in

by Jessica White Jackson White played at Deacons Lodge on May 12. He battled the whole meet and played well. He was 4 over on the front 9, and on the back 9, he had two bogeys and two birdies to stay even on the back for a total score of 76. He finished 2nd, missing 1st by a stroke. The team finished 7th. On May 18, they held their Conference championship at Wildflower Golf Course in Detroit Lakes. It was again cold and windy. Jackson received all-conference honors for

by Matt Uselman The Staples-Motley-Verndale girls’ golf team competed in the Final HOL Conference meet on Monday, the 18th. The team finished in 2nd place out of 9 teams. Sarah Kroll shot a team low 93 for 9th place, Katelyn Schotzko shot a 96 for 12th, Brooklyn Winter finished in 14th place with a 98, Molly Hoemberg shot a 99 for 15th place, and Mara Uselman finished in 16th place with a 100. The Conference awards were given at the end of the meet. Both Katelyn Schotzko and

News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, June 11, 1986 • Work is progressing according to schedule on the new gymnasium floor, the old floor having been removed earlier last week. On Friday, Doug Petermeier, pictured at left, and Jerry Holstad, of J and D Construction of Richmond, were busy installing sleeves for anchoring the volleyball nets while Rich Brown of Verndale, in the background, worked at leveling low spots. The floor is in really good condition—it was originally

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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