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News from Verndale's Past 40 Years Ago, July 2, 1986 • Individuals are being invited to invest in stock in a newly formed Verndale Development Corporation which has been formed to bring new business into town. A pillow factory will be located in the southern half of the former Mr. Harry’s. A board of directors and officers named at a recent meeting of present stockholders were: Chairman Bill Fisher, Vice Chairman George Hackler, Treasurer Larry Hahn, Secretary Bill Jacobson

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9. Bent Paddle Solar Project Tim Clement of Invenergy explained that the Verndale solar project remains at 110 megawatts of solar generation, with the possibility of adding battery storage in the future. One of the major changes since the company’s last visit is how the project will connect to the electric grid. Originally, Invenergy planned to connect by ta

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale City Council held their regular meeting on June 8. Cannabis Business Ordinance The council approved the new ordinance required after Minnesota legalized cannabis and effectively told cities to set local rules within state guidelines. Mayor Tara Erckenbrack explained that the goal is not to recruit new cannabis businesses but to regulate what state law already allows, mainly by mirroring state setbacks from schools, dayc

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According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at 5:14 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier and a 2015 Ram 1500 collided at the intersection of Highway 29 and County Road 77 in Compton Township, Otter Tail County. The Cavalier, driven by Tanner Mathew Schulke, 18, of Verndale, was entering southbound Highway 29 from 610th Avenue when it collided with the northbound Ram driven by Chester Junior Disselbrett, 66, of Wadena. Schulke and his passenger, Jadyn Brittany W

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12, a 2024 Toyota Venza driven by Donald Gerald Jablonsky, 84, of Bismarck, North Dakota, was traveling eastbound on Highway 10 in Verndale. A 2015 Dodge Dart driven by Benjamin John Sellnow, 23, of Wadena, was traveling northbound on Brown Street when the vehicles collided at the intersection after one driver failed to see the other. Jablonsky and his passenger, Margie Ann Jablonsky, 79, of Bismarck, wer

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