Harkening Back

News from Clarissa's Past

25 Years Ago

June 21, 2000

June 23, 2000 will be 32 years and one day since Gerald Jacobson received his diploma as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of Minnesota, St. Paul campus. It will also be his last day of work at his veterinary clinic in Clarissa. He and his wife, Charlotte, will be heading for their new home on Lake Vermillion, about 50 miles north of Hibbing.

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It was a struggle for both teams, but the Flyers got more unearned runs than Wadena and came away with a 16-10 victory Sunday night in Clarissa. Deron Greenwaldt smacked a homer and a double, with four RBIs, as he continued to hit the ball well. He stroked a grand slam in the second inning to get the Flyers off and running. Monte Hinzmann blasted a fast ball well over the fence in right field as the winner stretched their lead to 7-1 in the third frame.

50 Years Ago

June 26, 1975

The 1975 Todd County 4-H softball league is now in full swing with five teams: A-1, Golden Gate, Greenwood, Iona Rockbusters and the Little Sauk Bluejays. Games are scheduled for Sunday afternoon with each team playing four games throughout the summer.

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During the first week of the summer baseball program, the young ball players were forced to spend more time in the gym than they did outside thanks to the frequent rains. But the skies cleared and the sun popped out on Friday as the Babe Ruthers and the Little Leaguers traveled to Swanville for their first game.

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