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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

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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