Ring Missing For 25 Years Returned To Crosby Ironton Graduate

Thursday, February 20 2014
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Ring missing for 25 years returned to Crosby Ironton graduate
2015 graduation will not be held on Memorial Weekend

By Venus King Princ i p a l Sutlief reported at the s c h o o l b o a r d meeting h e l d February 10, that students in grades 7-12 have participated in the ATOD (Alcohol Tobacco and other Drugs) survey; the Positive Community Norms survey, which is part of the Alcohol grant. The Passive Consent form has been mailed out to parents of the participants. Thursday February 20 a financial aid presentation will be held at the high school from 5 to 7 pm. This is for all parents and students, grades 10 12 who are considering college classes. The presenter is from Central Lakes College. Mr. Petermeier reported on the preliminary spring sports numbers. As a district, we need to look for some pairing agreements, specifically in girls sports in order to be competitive. Options will be discussed at a later meeting. Superintendent Vedbraaten reported on the phone system. The current phone system is old and repairs will cost more than the purchase price of a new system. More information will be presented at a future board meeting. Board members approved hiring Bill Engle as a part time custodian upon passing a back ground check. Also approved were the following coaching assignments: Baseball Matt Middendorf and Robert Schueller (Jeff Meyers if needed), Softball Nate Meissner and Mary Irsfeld and Track Rollie Lais, Wendi Emery and Jamison Wagner. Approval was given for the 2014/2015 school calendar as presented. After receiving many complaints about holding graduation ceremonies on Memorial Weekend, it has been approved to hold the 2015 graduation ceremony one weekend earlier than Memorial Weekend. The new date is Saturday May 16, 2015 at 2 pm. BPA (Business Professionals of America) state competition overnight request was approved. Students and advisers will stay at the Minneapolis Hyatt Regency Hotel and Convention Center for the State BPA Leadership Conference and Competition March 6-8. After approval of the bills, the board meeting was adjourned at 8:33 pm.
On Thursday, Feb. 6 there was a wrestling meet at CrosbyIronton High School. The bus driver for the Browerville team asked to speak to CIHS Principal Jim Christenson.
The bus driver, Gary Bentz explained he found a C-I Class of 1988 ring at the bottom of Horseshoe Lake near Browerville ten years ago while Continued on page 12.
Science Fair winners announced
March 20, 2014

The Browerville Science Fair was held on January 28th - 29th. Local winners then moved on to the Freshwater Education District Science Fair held in Bertha on February 10th and 11th. Winners are announced inside.
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Tue. Feb. 18 Partly Cloudy 38/15 Wed. Feb, 19 Mostly Cloudy 37/27 Thur. Feb. 20 Snow Showers 31/4 Fri. Feb, 21 Mostly Sunny 18/0 Sat. Feb. 22 Partly Cloudy 11/-8 Sun. Feb. 23 Cloudy 10/-13
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hour minimum, overnight event. Times have changed since Relay was established in the mid-eighties, and with the busy schedule of many individuals, fewer and fewer people stay overnight. The committee has decided to hold a non-traditional Relay this year. This years Relay will be eight hours instead of 12 hours - beginning at 4 p.m. and ending at midnight. The Relay will still be community owned, volunteer led, and staff partnered to successfully raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society. There will still be an opening ceremony, survivor/team recognition, luminaria ceremony, and a closingfight back ceremony. The second change this year will be the date of the Relay. In the past the Relay was always the fourth Friday of July. This year the date has been changed to the second Friday in June June 13th. It will still be held at the LP-GE High School track. Even though the Relay officially begins at 4 p.m., the usual start time of the Opening Ceremonies at 7 p.m. will continue. Kicking off the Relay is the Coaches vs. Cancer week of February 16 in Browerville at the Browerville High School. Head boys basketball coach, Bob Schueller, and his wife, Joan, orchestrate the events which are centered on the girls game on February 20th and boys game on the 21st. T-shirts are for sale and various competitions are held throughout the week. Both teams are playing well and worth watching. New Relay teams are always welcome as well as volunteers to assist the committee. For additional information contact Sev Blenkush at 594-6494. The appointment process involves a comprehensive evaluation of each candidates qualifications. The process begins when the Minnesota Supreme Court certifies a vacancy has occurred and notifies the governor. The governor then provides public notice of the vacancy and a request for interested candidates to provide application materials to the Judicial Selection Commission. The Judicial Selection Commission is a state-wide group of both lawyers and nonlawyers appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court and the governor. They are responsible for receiving and screening applications, evaluating candidates and making recommendations to the governor. After applicants have submitted their application materials, the Judicial Selection Commission reviews the applications and selects candidates for interviews. After conducting interviews with selected applicants and conducting a due diligent inquiry of others having personal knowledge of the applicants, the Judicial Selection Commission recommends between three and five individuals for the Governor to consider. The Governor may interview those individuals, or others deemed qualified by the Governor. General practice is for the governor to interview those recommended by the Judicial Selection Commission. The governor will normally interview those individuals or other candidates deemed qualified by the governor. The governors staff conducts a comprehensive and thorough background investigation related to potential appointees. After making his decision, the governor announces the appointment, and a new judge is born.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Marriage Licenses
Sherlyn E. Steiner, Plainsview, TX and Bethany G. Martin, Browerville Jeffrey A. Tiemann, Grey Eagle and Donna M. Hiltner, Melrose
Births
KaLee Johnson, Verndale, boy, OakLee James Clifford, 7 lbs 14 oz, February 8, 2014 Shawndel Huckbody and Edward Gravdahl, Pine River, boy, Isaac James, 8 lbs 12 oz, February 9, 2014 Melissa Koski and Kurt Mattson, Wadena, girl, Kailyn Elizabeth Rose, 4 lb 12 oz, February 13, 2014
Happy Sweet 16 Taylor!
Sara Dezell named to Presidents List

Sara Dezell, a student at The University of North Dakota has been named to the 2013 Fall Semester President's Roll of Honor. To qualify for the President's Roll of Honor, a student must have an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.80 or higher. The student must also have earned a minimum of 30 semester hours and have completed a minimum of 12 hours at the close of the semester, eight of which must be for traditional letter grades.
Milestones
Happy Birthday this week to: Feb. 19: Stan Gonsior, Joan Gonsior, Robert Buhl, Shirley Mace, Brett Bermel, Bob Sadlo, Kathy Motl; Feb. 20: Jeff Buchta; Feb. 21: Anne Peterson, Donna Pechan-Klemish; Jacob Pechan, Taylor May; Feb. 22: Steve Salber, Bruce Kuehne; Feb. 23: Vic Kurpiers; Feb. 24: John Rowe, Ethel Lundstrom; Feb. 25: Peggy Freyholtz, John Pechan, David Wetzel, Peter Quirt Happy Anniversary this week to: Feb. 20: Jack and Barbara Schroeder
Local students earn degrees

St. Cloud State University conducted fall 2013 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 21 at Halenbeck Hall and awarded 977 degrees to students: 845 undergraduate, 131 graduate and one doctoral. Among them were: Browerville, MN - Margaret Allen, Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences; Alexandra Busker, Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences Long Prairie, MN - Eden Faust, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Summa Cum Laude; Kelsey Kaiser, Bachelor of Science, Recreation and Sports Management
HOW A LAWYER BECOMES A JUDGE

In order to become a judge in Minnesota you must be a licensed attorney authorized to practice law in this state and you must reside in the district in which you are appointed. We all know there is more to getting a job than meeting the basic qualifications; so how do judges actually get hired? There are four types of state judges in the state of Minnesota; District Court, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court Justices and Tax Court. This article will focus on District Court Judges, however the process is very similar for each. District Court Judges sit in every courthouse in each of Minnesotas 87 counties. These are the judges commonly referred to as trial court judges. State District Court judges are elected by the voters of the district in non-partisan judicial elections to six-year terms. When vacancies occur before the end of a judges term they are filled by appointment of the governor. Once a judge has been appointed to fill a vacancy he or she will sit for at least one full -year before running in the next general election.
2014 Prom raffle winners

1st-$1000 Becky Berg 2nd-$500 David/Lida Brisk 3rd-$100 Melissa Sutlief 4th-$100 John Leagjeld 5th-100 Wayne Petermeier 6th-$50 Karen Perish 7th-$50 Al Fenner 8th-$50 Richard Cline 9th-$50 Jim Dumas
City has been busy dealing with frozen water pipes and sewers
By Venus King
Long Prairie Area 2014 Relay For Life

Relay 2013 is now in the record books. With an assigned goal of $38,500, the committee netted $44,788 and had 15 teams - two of which were new. Over the past 12 years the Long Prairie Area Relay has netted $508,440 to be used for research, advocacy, and cancer education. The 1-800-ACS2345 number and the www.cancer.org web site are also funded through these contributions and provide cancer information 24/7. There are two changes coming for Relay 2014: the hours of the event and date. The past 12 years our Relay has been considered the traditional - 12
Looking Back
50 years ago - Feb. 20, 1964 1964 FFA Sweetheart was Sharon Solem. Her attendants were Janice Gonsior and Sharon Host. The Browerville Tigers were 1964 Prairie Six Conference Champs. 25 years ago - Feb. 123, 1989 Chad Stender was heading to the state tournament! Browerville FFA Chapter crowned its Sweetheart on Feb. 13, 1989. Crowned sweetheart was Sheila Meyer. Her attendants were Cindy Cebulla and Sue Heiling.
All city council members were present for the council meeting on Wednesday February 12. After approval of the minutes and agenda, department reports were given. The liquor store manager reported the last month showed a slight negative at month end due to the restocking of product from the holiday season. Several events planned for February should help this month finish strong. Chuck Buhl stated the new tractor has arrived and the equipment is now being installed. They have been busy thawing frozen water pipes and a couple of frozen sewers. Several city residence have complimented the Public Works Department for running
the snow blower down sidewalks and eliminating some of the higher snowbanks that have accumulated at street corners. Chuck also reported they are running low on salt and sand and will start using it more sparingly. Street lights on Main Street were the next item of business discussed. If the city were to go with all street lights that is DOT State standard, the cost to the city would be approximately $55,000. Some citizens have asked for decorative street lights. Lynn stated that if Browerville would go with only decorative street lights the cost to the city would be over $200,000. To have two decorative street lights on each block the cost would be an extra $55,000 and to have four decorative street lights on each block the cost to the city would be an extra $119,000. Council members approved saving the city money and go with all street lights that are DOT State Standard lights. Decorations of hanging flower baskets or banner flags could be discussed at a later time. The council reviewed the new liquor store policies and procedures for liquor store employees. This will be shared with the current employees and manager and will be voted on at the next meeting. Approval was given for the First Amendment to Verizon Communications Facility Agreement and Site expansion drawings. Verizon has four towers on top of the water tower that provides signals for our cell phones, etc. After Browerville suffered a power outage last fall and Verizon had to bring in a generator, they would now like to install a small addition to their existing structure at the water tower site. The building would be 6'X10' and would house a backup generator. Lynn was able to negotiate a $200 per month increase to the lease agreement with Verizon for the additional space. Approval was given for the Todd County sheriff's request for $220 to help pay for materials promoting Safety Awareness & Drug Awareness. This expense was included in the budget. The Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting date has been set for April 17, 2014 at 1 pm.
HAPPENINGS
the Bertha Senior Center. Sponsored by the Todd County Council On Aging & Bertha Senior Citizens Centers. Everyone who is interested in the above topics is welcome to attend. For more information about the LSS Caregiver Support & Respite Program & the services available {funded by the Older Americans Act through the Minnesota Board on Aging and the Central MN Council on Aging} -call 320-815-4301 or other programs and services for caregivers and seniors. If you would like info on volunteer opportunities please attend. Senior Dining-Senior CentersCaregiver and Respite-Bundled Meals-Volunteer Drivers less than 50 cents a month, yet together, members raise and donate about $30,000 annually to community service projects in the two-county area. Since the programs inception in 2002, 489 local service projects have been funded a total of $373,342. Todd-Wadenas Operation Round Up grant applications are reviewed and recipients selected three times a year by a sevenmember volunteer Community Trust board. Application deadlines are the 15th of January, May and September. Local, nonprofit community service groups may apply for Operation Round Up grants by stopping by or calling the Cooperative office at 800-3218932 or by downloading a copy of the application form and guidelines from the Todd-Wadena website: "http://www.toddwadena.coop/"www.toddwadena.coop (Our Community tab).
Browerville City Council meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 pm in the Browerville City Hall Browerville AA and Al-Anon meet every Wednesday at 8 pm at the Todd County DAC Building
Pete Berscheit, Veteran Service Officer 347 Central Ave Suite 3, Long Prairie, MN 56347 pete.berscheit@co.todd.mn.us 320-732-4419
VA Health Care Enrollment: A Valuable Benefit

Despite all the news reporting about the Affordable Care Act, the 37,000-plus Veterans already enrolled in the St. Cloud VA Health Care System in Central Minnesota can take comfort in knowing that they were not affected by the Affordable Care Act s deadline of January 1, 2014 to have health insurance. Enrolled Veterans will also not be affected when MNSure and other state exchanges stop taking enrollments at the end of March. Most importantly, enrolled Veterans are receiving health care that improves their health and well-being. While VA health care enrollment is not an insurance policy, under the ACA it qualifies as equivalent health coverage and in many respects exceeds the minimal standards of health care coverage that the law requires. This means Veterans who are enrolled do not have to take any additional steps to get credit for coverage for themselves. Additionally, enrolled Veterans with other forms of health coverage, such as Medicare, TRICARE, or private insurance plans, can continue to use VA alongside these plans. If you are already enrolled, make sure you schedule an annual exam every year to keep your enrollment current. But what if I am not enrolled? Aside from meeting the requirements for health care coverage, starting a health care relationship now with the VA makes good sense, as VA health care can help keep you healthy and provide peace-of-mind to you and your loved ones in the future. Veterans who are not enrolled are encouraged to apply for VA health care enrollment, even if you have other insurance. VA health care is a valuable benefit. There are no enrollment fees, monthly premiums, or deductibles and out-of-pocket costs are low. According to the Department of Veteran Affairs, the average annual out-of-pocket costs for Veterans in 2012 was $422. The ACA does not change VA health benefits or Veterans out-of-pocket costs. The VA Medical Center in St. Cloud and our three outpatient clinics in Brainerd, Montevideo, and Alexandria, deliver great health care to over 37,000 Veterans and receive high ratings for quality and patient satisfaction. We focus on keeping Veterans healthy and stand ready to serve you. ( (All it takes to apply is a completed application (Form 1010EZ) and a copy of your DD 214 and insurance card(s). You can apply online at www.stcloud.va.gov/patients/eligibility.asp. You may also contact your County Veteran Service Officer for assistance at 320 732-4418 for Todd County. Once the application is received a decision is provided within a few days. Veterans have options. A commemorative certificate signed by the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson and Governor Mark Dayton will be awarded to qualifying families, along with an outdoor sign signifying Sesquicentennial Farm recognition. Applications are available by writing Sesquicentennial Farms, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, P.O. Box 64370, St. Paul, MN 55164; emailing info@fbmn.org; or calling 651768-2100. Applications are also available on our website, www.fbmn.org. Deadline for application is April 1. Previously recognized families should not reapply. Century Farms are not automatically recognized as Sesquicentennial Farms. Families must apply to receive Sesquicentennial Farm recognition. County Farm Bureaus are encouraged to work with county agriculture societies and county fair boards on local recognition of recipients. Recipients will be announced at the beginning of June.
Telestroke services offered in Long Prairie

St. Cloud Hospital Stroke Center now provides Telestroke services to CentraCare Health Long Prairie. Telestroke speeds treatment decisions, which improve patient outcomes. Interventional Neurologist M. Fareed Suri, MBBS, is able to connect to CentraCare Health Long Prairie to view patients experiencing strokes in real time on screen. This is so interventions such as intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV tPA) medication can quickly be administered to break up clots. IV tPA is the only U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved drug for the treatment of acute ischemic strokes. CentraCare Health - Sauk Centre, Melrose and Monticello will also have Telestroke capabilities later this winter. Douglas County Hospital started Feb. 4. It is considered the first line of treatment for acute ischemicstroke but it must be administered within a three-hour window from the onset of symptoms to work best.
Local organizations receive grants

The Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative Community Trust Board met on February 10, and awarded 14 grants totaling $9,200. The following Operation Round Up grants were approved: Clarissa Senior Center, $1000 toward the replacement of cupboard doors; Eagle Bend Senior Center, $1000 toward dishwasher/sanitizer repair; Eagle Valley PTO, $700 toward graphic calculators; Lake Area Pregnancy Support, $200 toward prenatal classes; Long Prairie Police Dept., $300 toward DARE program; Project Linus, $750 toward blanket making kits; Sacred Heart School, $500 toward defibrillator; Staples PTO, $1000 toward playground equipment; Staples-Motley Community Ed., $300 toward equipment for after school program; Motley-Staples Middle School, $1000 toward playground equipment; Wadena Co Historical Society, $500 toward computer equipment; Wadena Co Pheasants Forever, $250 toward youth education; Wadena Co Public Health, $1500 toward produce for seniors; WadenaDeer Creek Backpacks for Kids, $200 toward supplemental food program. Funds for the Operation Round Up program come from participating Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative members who allow their monthly electric bills to be rounded up to the nearest dollar, with the change allocated to a Community Trust fund. The average donation is
Sesquicentennial Farm applications due April 1

Minnesota Farm Bureaus Sesquicentennial Farm program will honor Minnesota families who have owned their farms for at least 150 years. Since the Sesquicentennial Farm program began in 2008, over 165 farms have been recognized. The Sesquicentennial Farm program recognizes family farms according to the following qualifications: 1) The farm must be at least 150 years old this year (2014) according to the abstract of title, land patent, original deed, county land records, court file in registration proceedings or other authentic land records. Please do not send originals or copies of records. 2) Your family must have owned the farm for 150 years or more. Family is defined as parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, first cousins and direct in-laws (father, mother, brother, sister, daughter, son-inlaw). 3) Continuous residence on farm is not required, but ownership must be continuous. 4) The farm should consist of 50 or more acres, and currently be involved in agricultural production.
Workshop for cargivers

Caregivers need care too. All caregivers welcome. Open to the public. Wednesday, February 19, 2014, Bertha Community Center, Bertha, MN, 1 - 4 pm, door prizes, refreshments. Verna Toenyan, Aging Coordinator for Todd CountyCommunity Services for Caregivers. Introduction of care providers who attend with info regarding services. News about Bertha Wellness Center Todd County Public Health Wellnessits up to you! TCCA meeting will be held. Teresa SorensonAsst. Veterans Service OfficerBenefits for Veterans and Surviving Spouses Please bring recipes for the Senior Echoes. Lunch served by
Peggys Potpourri
A fetus acquires fingerprints at the age of three months. An average human drinks about 16,000 gallons of water in a lifetime. Lab tests can detect traces of alcohol in urine six to 12 hours after a person has stopped drinking. An average person uses the bathroom six times a day. If it were removed from the body the small intestine would stretch to a length of 22 feet. The human body has enough fat to produce 7 bars of soap. The human body has over 600 muscles, 40% of the bodys weight. The human brain is about 85% water. The largest human organ is the skin, with a surface area of about 25 square feet. Women burn fat more slowly than men, by a rate of about 50 calories a day. Cartilage is one of the few tissues that grows throughout life. Between ages 30 and 70, a nose might grow half an inch, and the ears grow about a quarter of an inch. The lens of the eye thickens as a person ages, causing many middle-aged people to need glasses There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million. ~Walt Streightiff
This is one of my favorite winter comfort foods. I havent made it for a long time, and think this weekend just might be the perfect time for a nice plate of Chicken ala King and an early night of reading in bed.
Chicken Ala King

1 c. fresh mushrooms 1/2 c. chopped celery 1/4 c. green pepper 1/4 c. onion 1/4 c. butter 2 T. flour 1 1/4 c. milk 1 can chicken broth 2 egg yolks, beaten 2 c. cut up cooked chicken 1 jar pimento salt & pepper
Saute mushrooms, celery, green pepper and onion in butter. Stir in flour until smooth. add milk and broth gradually, stirring constantly. Heat and stir until bubbly. stir several spoonfuls of hot broth into the beaten egg yolks, return to pan. Heat and stir until slightly thickened. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat through. Serve over hot baking powder biscuits.
OPINIONS
Hi,
They call it fishing

Last week, my son Damon asked me if I wanted to go ice fishing one day soon. My immediate response was that I was busy that day. I know I am alleged to be all things outdoors, but ice fishing has never been high on my list of fun outdoors activities. There are thousands of people that love to ice fish and I think thats great. Being the person that has gone scuba diving without having had scuba lessons and para-glided off mountains, I would never denigrate someone elses idea of a good time. Its all in what each individual considers fun. The extent of my ice fishing experience has been to sit on a plastic bucket and stare forlornly into a hole in the ice while freezing to death as nothing took my bait. The temperature Saturday had warmed up to almost zero when Damon called to again invite me to go fishing. Since it was such a warm and balmy day, I was tempted but said to go ahead without me. I would watch from the house. If they caught anything, Id come down and join them. By Walter Scott From the living room, we can see most of the lake. With the spotting scope, we can read lips and check bait on the hook on a line that is pulled up. Two adults and five kids showed up with every intention to catch everything in the lake. The men drilled ten or twelve holes in likely places and kids started baiting hooks. One time, when I checked on the progress, Damon and a little girl were staring intently into a hole in the ice. If wishes were fishes, they would have had a bucket full. They were concentrating hard enough to make any fish bite. I went back to watching the Olympics on television hoping they were catching at least a few. The next time I checked, holes had been drilled all over the lake. People were scattered from the wing dams to the island. Since they had fished most of the lake, I had to call to see if anyone had gotten into a school or at least picked off one here or there. Nobody had caught even one. It made my decision to stay in a warm house and watch TV seem like the better choice. If people were pulling fish out as fast as they could bait their hooks, or even caught one or two that were too big to pull out of the ice hole, I would have gladly joined in the fun. The last time I checked, three kids were rolling around on the ice wrestling and the guys were packing up the gear. The determined fishermen hit another pond over on the South place. After riddling the ice with holes and standing around on the ice until their feet got cold, they decided the fish were not biting. Most of the afternoon had been spent in a valiant effort to catch a meal. Many people tried and all were unsuccessful. Perhaps that is why its called fishing rather than catching.
Letter from the Country

Another snowy Monday . When Sonny left for work before 5 am this morning it was just starting to snow--but by the time I left for work a couple inches of snow had fallen, and the roads werent plowed. The drive in was a bit slippery, but we should be used to that by now. We had a busy weekend again. Saturday I made a big bowl of potato salad to take to a birthday celebration for a two year old grandson in New York Mills. Matthew is a typical busy little two year old boy, and really enjoyed his special day with cousins to play with and presents to open, and of course - cake, with bright blue frosting and candles to blow out. After the party we brought two more grandsons home with us--Aiden, almost 6, and Jake, 3. I will be going to Aidens school the first Tuesday in March to read a story to his kindergarten class. He helped me pick out a book--an favorite of mine--Flip and the Cows. I remember reading that book when I was in elementary school--many years ago. The grandkids really like the old stories, just like I did when I read them first. Things havent changed all that much I guess. A good story is still a good story, even if the pictures are black and white. He did ask me about that. I told him TV and movies used to be black and white too, but he just couldnt grasp the idea of seeing things without color. Next time he comes I may have to dig out an old black and white movie for him to watch. When my kids were young we had a black and white TV, yet the two older girls saw everything in color. I remember them arguing about what color Laura and Marys dresses were on Little House on the Prairie. Imagination is a great thing. This is short, but we are all eager to get the paper finished and get home on this snowy day. My couch and my book are beckoning me--and a little Netflix and a bowl of popcorn this evening wont be hard to do either. I am working on a Winnie the Pooh quilt and want to spend time on that too. Keep your feet dry everyone--and Ill write again later. Peggy
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

February is American Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The month of February is dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and increasing knowledge about prevention. What are the warning signs of a heart attack? The American Heart Association and other medical experts say the body likely will send one or more of these warning signals of a heart attack: Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes. Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck or arms. The pain may be mild to intense. It may feel like pressure, tightness, burning, or heavy weight. It may be located in the chest, upper abdomen, neck, jaw, or inside the arms or shoulders. Chest discomfort with lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath. Anxiety, nervousness and/or cold, sweaty skin. Paleness or pallor. Increased or irregular heart rate. Feeling of impending doom. Not all of these signs occur in every attack. Sometimes they go away and return. If some occur, get help fast. 5 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR (HEART) HEALTH: Volunteer In a study led by a fellow at Mount Sinai, researchers found that after just 10 weeks of volunteering for one hour, one day a week, people had measurably lower levels of each heart disease risk factor (including BMI, inflammation, and cholesterol levels), compared to those in the control group Eat like a Greek Research in the New England Journal of Medicine confirms what has long been thought about the Mediterranean diet, which is based on a diet of produce, olive oil, nuts, legumes, and wine. According to the study, it significantly reduces rates of heart attacks and strokes, as compared to a low-fat diet Women: Find a low-stress job Research from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School found that women with "high job strain" are 67 percent more likely to experience a heart attack and 38 percent more likely to have a cardiovascular event than their counterparts in "low strain" jobs. Based on self-reported job characteristics, the researchers found that higher job strain was correlated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Try to eliminate stress Life stress early on, such as that experienced by babies who are sick, appears to have an impact on heart function, affecting the heart's ability to refill with oxygen-rich blood and relax. This research is especially important for neonatal intensive care units in hospitals, particularly in focusing their efforts to improve the environment for infants.
Stand up Sitting for long hours is associated with an increased risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, according to research published in International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Men who sat for more than four hours a day were at a significantly increased risk of developing chronic disease compared to those who sat for less hours.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

To the Editor: We just celebrated Valentines Day last Friday, a time that brings love and relationships to the forefront. Unconditional love and a healthy relationship is truly one of lifes finest blessings. Sadly for all too many this kind of relationship is not a reality. Many lifelong relationships begin in our teen dating years, be they friendships or the love of our life, so it is vitally important that we understand what constitutes a healthy relationship, and that we have a right to expect that from the important someones in our lives. So what does a healthy relationship look like? Well, one of the most important ingredients is RESPECT, respect of body, mind, and soul. Perhaps a good listener, someone that is trustworthy, kind, polite, considerate of you and others, is happy to let you be you, and respects that you are an individual in the relationship and thats ok. Everyone has the ability to be all of these things, if they choose! February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, so an excellent time for a self -examination of ourselves and how we treat people we care about and spend time with. Are you kind and respectful or do you need to be in control of the relationship and where it goes? Proms, spring dances, and grad parties are all on the horizon, and should be exciting, funfilled, safe times for all participants. One in three teens report that they have been in an abusive relationship. I shared some things that make a relationship good, but what things should you be looking for, if your relationship isnt feeling so good, or may even be making you feel unsafe? How about; jealousy, explosive temper, possessiveness, checking your cell phone or email without your permission, isolating you from your friends or possibly also from your family, insisting that you should spend all of your time with him or her if you really love me, telling you what to do, put-downs or name calling, and last but not least physically hurting you. Now you choose, which kind of relationship you want, because it is YOUR choice, as well as it is YOUR choice which kind of partner you will be!! Kind of a no brainer isnt it? We all like to feel loved and safe. If you have concerns about your relationship please know that Hands of Hope Resource Center is a FREE and confidential resource that is as close as your phone or computer. We can be reached at 1-888-732-2319 or at 1-800682-4547 {crisis #} or email an advocate at: advocates@handsofhope.net or stop by our office in the Health and Human Services building in Long Prairie. We serve all of Todd and Morrison counties. Respectfully, Connie Nelson, Hands of Hope Resource Center
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crete slab for loading area. Use Permit is required for sawmill operations in Ag/Forestry-l Zone District. (4) Robert & Beverly Bierwerth: (40 acres) N2 S2 NW4, Section 23, Eagle Valley Township. Parcel #07-0027201. Site address 35614 205th Ave. Conditional Use Permit for a Temporary Housing Permit to place a 1,280 sq. ft mobile home on the same site as the existing home, to be occupied by a family member. Sewer requirements need to be addressed. Use Permit is required for Temporary Housing located in an Ag/Forestry-2 district zone. Todd County Planning Commission Jim Pratt, Chairperson
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TURTLE CREEK TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Turtle Creek Township, County of Todd, State of Minnesota, that the annual election of town officers and annual town meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2013. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until March 18th. The election poll hours will be open five minutes after the close of the annual meeting, (no later than 2:00 pm) until 8:00 pm at which time the voters will elect: One supervisor, 3 year term and one clerk, 2 year term. The annual meeting will commence at 12 noon at the Turtle Creek Town Hall. The Board of Canvas will convene immediately following the election. Roxanne Japp Town Clerk, Town of Turtle Creek February 14, 2014
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Little Elk town board will meet on Feb. 27th at 8 pm. at the town hall for the regular town meeting. Clerk, Wm Hollenbeck
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Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 7:00 pm the Todd County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 215 First Ave South, Long Prairie to consider the following applications. (1) Jacob & Anna Stutzman and Ammon & Cevilla Gingerich (70.19 acres) Govt Lot 9 & SE4 SE4, Section 8, Little Sauk Township. Parcel #17-0006600. Site address 18801 County 11. Conditional Use Permit applications for: (1) a Temporary Housing Permit for a family member primitive dwelling to be under 1,280 sq ft; (2) to operate a retail woodworking shop out of an existing building; (3) to operate a sawmill locating equipment in a proposed 40x100 ft building to be located north of the existing homesite. Use Permits for all three proposals is required in Ag/Forestry-2 district zone. (2) BMW Properties (Charles Anderson): Fairy Lake, (47.11 acres) Govt Lot 1, Section 29 and Govt Lot 5, Section 20 except Kandota Landing, Kandota Township. Parcel #14-0021801 & 14-0030400. Conditional Use Permit to create a two lot Subdivision. Preliminary Plat of Kandota Landing First Addition Lot 1&2 Block One. Both Lots are nonriparian and exceed minimum size requirements. No new roads are proposed. Private water & sewer proposed. Application for Rezoning for all the portion of the proposed plat which is located further than 1000 feet of Fairy Lake from its current zone of Ag/Forestry-2 to shoreland NE Zone. (3) Clarissa Holdings LLC (Michael Frey): (18.16 acres) Part of SE4 SE4, Section 36, Eagle Valley Township. Parcel #07-0042901. Site address 33054 223rd Ave. Conditional Use Permit to operate a sawmill from this site. To construct an 80x160 ft building with attached 24x48 ft building for offices and a 50x60 ft con-
Technology opens window on moose lives and deaths

THE DEATH OF MOOSE NO. 90 Researchers find themselves doing real life CSI when a collared moose sends a mortality signal and data from a variety of sources is analyzed. On July 11, 2013, Moose No. 90 moved about 400 yards from a resting place in the woods (green square) to a position along the lake shore. A team investigated on July 15 because locations sent by the moose's GPS collar every four hours showed little movement. The team found the moose alive in the lake but the animal was not responsive and was unwilling to move out of the water. The next day, a mortality team found Moose No. 90 floating in the lake dead (red square). The entire carcass was hauled out and taken the to the veterinary diagnostic lab. Necropsy results determined that the moose died from trauma caused by a compound fracture to a front leg and predator bite and claw wounds on its rump. The pathologist speculated that the leg fracture may have occurred three to four days prior to death given the state of infection. A look at information transmitted from a special transmitter in the moose's stomach supports the pathologist's speculation and may explain what led the moose to water. A quick spike from the moose's normal temperature of 101 to nearly 103 occurred first, possibly because it was fleeing from wolves. The animal's temperature remained in flux after that, spiking to 106.5 degrees. Researchers believe that high temperature caused by the infection likely caused the moose to move into the lake to cool down. Data collected during the first nine months of the DNR's moose mortality project has given wildlife researchers an unprecedented view into the lives and deaths of Minnesota moose. In many instances, researchers know what killed a particular moose. From locations transmitted by high-tech GPS collars,
researchers have watched an animal's movements in the days and hours leading up to its death. For a select group of moose, researchers were able to observe fluctuations in the animals' temperatures as injury, trauma or sickness occurred and life slipped away. As yet, there isn't enough data to answer with certainty why Minnesota's moose population has dropped 52 percent since 2010. And it's far too early in the study for researchers to even consider possible solutions that might slow the precipitous decline. Science is a slow process. Data must be collected during the course of multiple years so variations in weather, habitat, physiology and behavior can be factored in. Collected data must be analyzed and compared. Only then can likely causes can be determined and potential solutions offered. DNR researchers do know that 88 of the 100 adult moose collared in winter 2013 still roam northeastern Minnesota. Only 10 of the 34 moose calves collared in May survive. Researchers have retrieved most of the dead animals from the field and subsequently determined the causes of their deaths. More adult and newborn moose will be collared in 2014 during the second year of the project. Additional funding for a third year is being sought so this first-of-itskind study can continue. Without the information and insight the study can provide, there is little hope that these massive and majestic animals will continue to be a source of awe in Minnesota's north woods.
Frequently Asked Questions about moose in Minnesota

How long were people able to hunt moose in Minnesota? Moose were relatively common in most of the states northern forests when the state was settled but mature forests could support only a limited number of moose. During the early 1900s, most of the moose range was logged and much of it burned from fires that often started in the leftover slash from logging. The change in habitat removing the overhead canopy of large trees allowed shorter and smaller shrubs and trees to grow helped the white-tail deer population to increase dramatically but created poor habitat for moose and their numbers declined. Although moose were seldom seen in Minnesota after logging and forest fires, the hunting season continued until 1922 when hunters harvested 219 moose. The moose season was suspended in 1923, when the population was estimated at 3,000 animals. Second-growth forests sprang up as conservation efforts increased, gradually creating better habitat for moose. Aerial census work from 1958 to 1970 showed that Minnesotas combined moose population in the northwest and northeast was fluctuating between 5,000 and 8,000 animals. After 49 years of no moose hunting, the Legislature authorized a moose season beginning in 1971. The hunt, which occurred every two years, continued in northwestern and northeastern Minnesota every other year until 1989. In 1991, the northeast season was closed and the bi-annual hunt
became a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In 1993, the northeast zone re-opened and moose hunting became an annual season. The northwest hunt closed in 1997 because of population concerns. The northeast hunt, which was not conducted in 2000 because of budget shortages, became a bulls-only hunt in 2007. When was the moose hunting season? The season was conducted during the fall rutting season, which occurs from late September to the middle of October. Why is DNR choosing to not open the moose hunting season? A precipitous population decline of 35 percent from 2012 to 2013 and a 52 percent drop since 2010 prompted DNR to not open the 2013 season. DNRs moose management and research plan established biological and management thresholds for closing the season. While those thresholds have not been met, DNR wildlife managers did not anticipate such an alarming decline in the overall moose population when the thresholds were established. Will future moose hunting seasons be offered? DNR will not consider opening future seasons unless the moose population recovers. DNR will begin working with other moose experts to develop thresholds that would determine when the hunting season could be reopened. Those thresholds could include minimum population size or trends. Who else hunts moose in the state? Under a 1988 agreement with the state of Minnesota, the Bois Forte, Grand Portage and Fond du Lac Chippewa Indian bands agreed to limit their moose harvest and conduct seasons at the same time as state seasons. The agreement also called for the state to make annual payments to the bands. Since that time, the Fond du Lac band has dropped out of the agreement and now sets its moose seasons independent of the state and other bands. The remaining Chippewa bands in the moose range also set moose seasons and quotas for band members on reservation lands separate from state regulations. What is the current Minnesota moose population? 2,760 within a range of 2,1203,580. When was the moose population at its peak? Aerial survey figures show that the northeast population peaked in 2006 at an estimated 8,840 moose. Why is the moose population declining? The exact causes of moose mortality are not well understood. Previous research has demonstrated that hunting and predation by wolves are not the primary causes of adult deaths, and multiple signs indicate the causes are likely health- and stress-related factors. What is DNR doing about the population decline? Utilizing the latest technology, DNR wildlife researchers are conducting multiple research projects to learn more about moose mortality. This research will build on work that is ongoing or planned by other agencies and universities. With the number of DNR staff and the collaboration from other entities,
including universities and tribal authorities, this represents the largest research project ever undertaken in Minnesota. Capturing and collaring adult moose is the first phase of a multiple-year project to attempt to determine why moose are dying at unusually high rates in northeastern Minnesota. The DNR is in the process of placing GPS tracking collars on 100 adult moose in the Grand Marais, Ely and Two Harbors areas as part of the most sophisticated moose research project ever conducted. To date, 92 moose have been collared. In addition, additional moose are being collared as part of a University of Minnesota study. in Voyageurs National Park and Grand Portage Reservation. More information is available at www.mndnr.gov/moose. How much does a typical moose weigh? Minnesota is home to the southernmost populations of Northwestern moose. Shiras moose, the ones found in Wyoming and Montana, are a smaller member of the moose family, with big bulls weighing just less than 1,000 pounds. Alaskan moose are the largest, standing more than 6 feet tall at the shoulder and weighing up to 1,200 pounds. Northwestern moose fall between Alaskan and Shiras moose in size. The smallest moose in North America is the Eastern moose. Its range includes Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and New York. Why did DNR suspend the northwest moose season in 1997? The season was closed after 1996, when the population had declined from a peak point estimate of 4,086 in 1985 down to 1,436 in 1996. This magnitude of decline is very similar to what has occurred in the northeast moose population in just the past seven years. How many bull moose have state-licensed hunters harvested during recent hunts in northeastern Minnesota? 2012 - 46 201 - 53; 2010 - 109 Did hunting contribute to the moose population decline? The bull harvest strategy implemented since 2007 was very conservative and designed to remove about 2 percent of the total moose population annually. Because the hunt focused on a small number of bulls, sufficient bulls remained to breed cows and biologically sustain the population. With the unexpected precipitous population decline documented by this winters aerial survey, DNR believes it is prudent to control every source of mortality possible. What is the success rate of all moose hunters in 2012? The success rate of state hunters has, generally speaking, declined steadily from 84 percent in 1993. Hunter success in 2012 was 53 percent, a decrease of 5 percent from 2011. The success rate for members of the 1854 Treaty Authority was 33 percent, up 7 percent from 2011. The preliminary success rate for the Fond du Lac band hunters was 28 percent, up 2 percent from 2011. What other states offer moose hunting? Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, North Dakota, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington.
T I G E R ST U D E N T N E W S Elementary Fun Week
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250 Area Youth Skate at the Expo Face Off Jamboree
Top Left: The Long Prairie Youth Hockey Mini Mites team skated at the Expo Face Off Jamboree here in Long Prairie this past Sunday, February 16. The LP Mini Mites team is comprised of preschoolers, kindergarteners and 1st graders from Long Prairie and Browerville. Top Right: The Long Prairie Youth Hockey Mites team skated at the Expo Face Off Jamboree here in Long Prairie this past Saturday, February 15. The LP Mites team is comprised of 2nd and 3rd graders from Long Prairie and Browerville. If you know of a preschool or elementary-aged child who would like to try hockey and learn to skate, come to the Try Hockey for Free event on Saturday, March 1 from 5 to 6pm at the Expo Arena in Long Prairie. New participants will receive a free jersey and treat bag. For more information, contact Misty (320-630-1186)
SCIENCE IS COOL!
Emersyn Hudalla and Zoe Hillmer (5th grade) 1st place at the Freshwater Education District Science Fair
Science Fair 2014

Browerville Elementary School had its local Science Fair on January 28 and 29. The winners of our local Science Fair went on to the Freshwater Education District Science Fair in Bertha where they competed against students from six other schools. The following students participated in the Science Fair in Bertha on February 10 and 11. Alyah Abrahamson (4th grade) took 1st place at the Browerville Science Fair and an Honorable Mention at the Freshwater Education District Science Fair in Bertha for her research on Alzheimers Disease. Reis Irsfeld (4th grade) took 1st place at the Browerville Science Fair and 3rd place at the Freshwater Education District Science Fair in Bertha for his experiment Battery Cents. Landon Adams (4th grade) took 2nd place at the Browerville Science Fair and Grand Champion at the Freshwater Education District Science Fair in Bertha for his research on Suffering To Smoke. Katherine Michel (5th grade) took 1st place at the Browerville Science Fair and 3rd place at the Freshwater Education District Science Fair in Bertha for her research on Water. Zoe Hillmer and Emersyn Hudalla (5th grade) took 1st place at the Browerville Science Fair and 1st place at the Freshwater Education District Science Fair in Bertha for their experiment Germs In School. Elena Uhlenkamp (6th grade) took 1st place at the Browerville Science Fair and a participant at the Freshwater Education District Science Fair in Bertha for her research on Dreams. Other participants in the Browerville Science Fair were Zane Coyer Albino Deer, Annette Drayna Honey Bees, and Alexia Abrahamson Melanoma Cancer. Thank you to all the students who participated in this years Science Fair. Great job everyone!
Katherine Michel (5th grade) 3rd place at the Freshwater Education District Science Fair
Alyah Abrahamson (4th grade) Honorable Mention at the Freshwater Education District Science Fair
Landan Adams (4th grade) Grand Champion at the Freshwater Education District Science Fair
Elena Uhlenkamp ( 6th grade) was a participant at the Freshwater Education District Science Fair lead. Both teams would score again, and then Browerville only scored one more basket as the Johnnies made back-toback-to-back from behind the arc to finish the first half. With the outburst of three-pointers, St. John's was able to lessen a strong defensive effort by the Tigers and find themselves only down 28 24 as both teams went to their locker rooms for half time. St. John's came out after the half and scored the first six points. Andrew Benders three-point make gave the Johnnies their first lead of the game at 30 to 28. Browerville would eventually take the lead back and was leading 36 to 34 when Kelsey Carreus scored for the Johnnies. With 12:49 to play, St. John's would not score again until the 5:08 mark in the game. The Tigers defense shifted between several looks including a full court press causing St. John's offense to lose its rhythm. Browerville opened up a nineteen point lead after Cody Hansmeyer scored his 12th point of the second half with a three-pointer. Hansmeyer scored all of his points in the second half as he became very active on the offensive end of the court. He finished the game with 14 points. Again some timely three-point shoot-
Reis Irsfeld (4th grade) 3rd place at the Freshwater Education District Science Fair
Tigers over Johnnies again

By Jim Roberts The Browerville Tigers got four starters in double digits to win a Prairie Conference game against the St. John's Johnnies. Browerville also put together a solid defensive performance, along with shooting 84% from the free throw line. Playing last Friday night in a makeup for a snowed out game earlier in the season, Browerville defeated the Johnnies for a second time in one week. Jordan Thielen opened the game quickly with a well-run play for two quick points for the Tigers. Five different players scored for the Tigers as they took a 16 to 8 lead. St. John's Garrett Jung scored from three-point range to pull the Johnnies within five with 9 minutes to go in the first half. Browerville then found their inside game as Trevor Johnson scored their next three baskets to give the Tigers a 22 to 11 lead. The Johnnies would score before fouling Trevor Johnson who made both free throws to maintain the eleven point
ing by St. John's helped them cut into the Tigers' lead, but some impressive free throw shooting assured the Tigers would not let this one slip away. Browerville made 6 of 6 from the charity stripe down the stretch and ended the night going 21 of 25. Hansmeyer and Bryce Irsfeld each finished with 14 points. Irsfeld also had 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Trent Johnson scored 12 points, including 7 of 8 from the line, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Trevor Johnson scored 11 points, 6 rebounds, and was 5 of 6 on free throws. Browerville is now 15 5 overall, 93 in the Prairie Conference tied for second with West Central Area. Upsala remains undefeated and in first place. St. John's is 10 10 overall, and 6-6 in the conference tied for 4th with Long Prairie. Browerville will be home Tuesday night against Long Prairie. Thursday the Tigers are on the road in Pillager, and then back home Friday against Menahga. Monday, Feb. 24, Browerville and Osakis will make up a game in Osakis which was postponed due to weather last Thursday.
Tigers down Royals, Bulldogs

By Coach Middendorf Browerville 82 Swanville 29 The Tigers swept the season series from the Bulldogs with an 82-29 victory Friday night in Swanville. Browerville scored a season high 49 points in the first half as they created fast break opportunities off of their full court man defense. Kendra Buchta came off the bench to score 19 of her game high 21 points for the Tigers who had four girls score in double figures. Kate Kellen, Quinn Kircher, and Crystal Pearson all scored 11 points for the orange and black. Paige Callahan and Katelyn Middendorf combined to chip in 15 points for Browerville who led 4917 at halftime. Kale Knutson, Clara Cline, and Morgan Thielen all added three points while freshman Megan Carry scored four points. The Tigers shot a disappointing 6 of 20 at the free throw line but only allowed a season low 12 points in the second half. Browerville 68 Royalton 31 Browerville put together its best defensive performance of the season in a blowout of the Royals Monday night in Royalton. The Tigers only allowed 11 points in the second half as they forced 25 turnovers throughout the contest. The orange and black were led by a balanced scoring attack as four players reached double figures. Sophomores Kale Knutson and Crystal Pearson each collected 15 points while fellow classmate Kendra Buchta added 13 points off the bench. Kate Kellen connected on two three point baskets and finished with 14 points. Quinn Kircher dropped in seven points while Paige Callahan chipped in four points to aid the Tiger scoring effort. Browerville shot 14 of 30 at the free throw line. Royaltons Emily Fussy led all scorers with 22 points. Browerville currently sits with an overall record of 16-3. The Tigers host Royalton on Thursday for the annual Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser game. Saturday, the orange and black host West Central Area. Monday, February 24th the orange and black host Upsala.
being pinned in the first period himself, Gaida battled off his back and started the second period on top, working to a pinning combination he secured the fall just :48 seconds into the period. The Tigers fell 63-12. Kimball then advanced to the section semi-finals on Friday evening in Atwater, where they defeated Osakis and advanced to the finals. Once there however they were not able to overcome the second-in-state ranked Falcons. ACGC advances to St. Paul, where they will most likely be the number one seed. The team state tournament takes place on Thursday, February 27th.
Tigers defeat Royals

By Coach Schueller Last Tuesday night the Tigers boys' team won in a Prairie Conference game against the Royals from Royalton. Nine different players scored as Browerville went on to win the game by a final score of 66 22. Cody Hansmeyer and Bryce Irsfeld lead the way with 18 and 17 points, respectively. Irsfeld also had 8 assists on the night. The shots were not falling for the Tigers in the first half as the offense couldn't seem to take advantage of a good defensive effort and 11 Royals turnovers on the other end of the court. Browerville jumped out to a 5 0 lead and then a 9 to 2 lead. Royalton was able to get it back to five points at 11 to 6. Browerville then held the Royals scoreless for 4:22, but could only score five points of their own during that time. Both teams traded baskets the rest of the half and the Tigers took a 24 13 advantage to the locker room. Browerville scored the first 20 points of the second half while holding the Royals scoreless for the first seven minutes of play. Eventually, the Tigers worked the game into running time with just over 7 minutes to play. The Tigers defense did not stop playing however, holding the Royals scoreless again for the final 6:26. Royalton only managed four second half baskets for nine points. Browerville began connecting on the same shots that were available in the first half. The Tigers put up 42 second half points. 21 of those points came from behind the arc. Hansmeyer scored 12 points in the half including three 3-pointers. Trent Johnson scored 8 points and dished out 4 assists. Grant Heid finished with 8 points and 7 rebounds.
funds raised will support your local Relay For Life and the lifesaving mission of the American Cancer Society. Coaches vs. Cancers mission is to increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living among student, faculty, school staff, fans, and the community at large, through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising activities, and advocacy programs. Last season, over 130 Minnesota high schools participated and raised more than $170,000 to support the American Cancer Societys fight against cancer. Did you know that 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be touched by cancer? Its estimated that, by the end of 2011, an estimated 25,000 Minnesotans will have heard the words, You have cancer. Because of this, we are asking everyone to join our team. TOGETHER we can win this fight! Thank you, Browerville community, for your support in this effort. The Browerville Boys & Girls basketball coaching staff and teams invite everyone to help out with the fight against cancer. Be a participant the games of Feb. 20-21 during the girls and boys home games. The money raised during these activities will be donated to the American Cancer Society of MN. There will also be a donation box by the ticket stand upon your entrance into all home games preceding these games. We encourage you to write the name of someone who is a cancer survivor or in memory of someone you know who has died from cancer on the Wall of Remembrance. Lets do our best to help build a wall with our fight against cancer. Black-out Night will take place on Thursday during the girls games against Royalton. Go Green Night will be on Friday during the boys games against Menahga. The boys and girls teams will be wearing their green shirts for pregame warm-ups. All monies earned by the sale of the tshirts will be given as a donation to the American Cancer Society of MN. Thursday, February 20 GBB vs Royalton Black-out Night Friday, February 21 BBB vs Menahga Go Green Night Join Our Teams in the Fight Against Cancer
4th Annual Remember Mark Dance

In memory of our friend and colleague Mark Perkins When: Friday, February 21 Where: Browerville Liquor Store
Raffle tickets can be purchased at these local businesses: Steves Country Foods, Knotty Pine Embroidery, Browerville Liquor Store, Country Financial, or Browerville High School. ALL CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE OUT TO: THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY $1 DONATION / ticket COACHES vs CANCER RAFFLE Ricky Rubio Autographed Basketball (donated by Country Financial) Al Hoelscher and Marty Host $50 Browerville Bucks (donated by the Browerville Fire Department) $50 Meat Bundle (Steve's Country Foods) Steve & Sonja Pearson Golf for 2, 9 Holes w/Cart ($36 value, Double Eagle Golf Course) Dave & Theresa Lisson $25 Cash (Our Neck of the Woods) Doug & Patti Johnson Laser Engraved Browerville Tigers Cribbage Board (Knotty Pine Embroidery) Tom & Tammy Thibodeau Winners will be announced at 11:00pm Friday, February 21
4 R Music- Playing music from 9 pm 12 am Browerville Liquor Store

All donations going to the American Cancer Society of MN
Browerville Public School Lunch Menu

Mon. Feb. 24: Chicken nuggets/BBQ, carrots/celery, FF, apple/orange, milk Tue. Feb. 25: Spaghetti/ sauce, lettuce/cherry tomatoes, garlic bun, peach slices/mixed fruit, milk Wed. Feb. 26: Chicken chow mein, rice/chow mein noodles, green beans, PB/butter sandwich, pineapple/pears, milk Thur. Feb. 27: Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes/gravy, peas/baked beans, apple/orange, milk Fri. Feb. 28: Hotdog, build your own salad, chicken pasta salad, peach slices/pineapple, milk
Tiger Sports
Mon. Feb. 24: BBB pigtail game; GBB hosts Upsala, 6:00 Tue. Feb. 25: JHGBB @ LPGE, 4:00 Thur. Feb. 27: BBB Fri. Feb. 28: GBB @ Osakis, 6:00 Sat. Feb. 29: BBB 1/4 final
Browerville Tiger Wrestling results

Section wrestling began this past week as the Browerville Tigers were slated to start the Section 5A dual tournament as the ten seed with a pigtail match against number seven seeded Minnewaska Area. As it turned out the Lakers, with limited numbers, due to a variety of circumstances ended up forfeiting, advancing the Tigers to the quarterfinals to face Kimball. Against the Cubs, the Tigers started well with Kellen Pulliam wrestling well against a tough 106 pounder. Sophomore Noah Becker followed with a controlling 5-0 decision over Payton Scheifelbein to bring the dual to 6-3. Browerville then ran into the deep part of Kimballs line-up and was shut out by the Cubs until 182 pounds where Senior Jake Gaida wrestled his best match of the year in an 114 victory over Brandon Loch. The brothers Gaida turned out to be the stars of the show for the Tigers as younger brother James, a sophomore, came up with an exciting victory by fall at Heavyweight in 2:48 over Austin Hentges. After nearly
Coaches vs. Cancer

Coaches vs. Cancer is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) that empowers basketball coaches, their teams, and local communities to make a difference in the fight against cancer. The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem, through research. Today, high school and Division I, II, and III college coaches across the country are involved in the program. Coaches vs. Cancer has raised more than $85 million since its inception to support the American Cancer Societys work to save lives from cancer. 100% of the
Todd County 4-H Dairy Project Bowl members took first place in the senior division at the Regional Project Bowl that was held at the University of Minnesota Crookston on February 1. Congratulations! Pictured back row (L-R): Jenna Trantina, Amber Hlatky, Shawn Hollermann (coach), Karina Perish, Megan Hollermann Front row (L-R): Rebekka Paskewitz, Rachel Paskewitz
AROUND THE COUNTY

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By Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol
Court Report
Court appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appearance), and Omnibus (third appearance) February 6: Melanie A. Quick, was sentenced for giving a false name to a peace officer. She was fined $390, sentenced to 365 days, with 309 days stayed for two years and placed on supervised probation for two years. February 7: Richard C. Hayes, Eden Prairie, was sentenced for domestic abuse. He was fined $140.00 and sentenced to 90 days in jail. February 10: Lance C. Chase, Long Prairie, was sentenced for DUI. He was fined $615, sentenced to 90 days with 75 days stayed for two years, placed on supervised probation for two years, ordered to pay restitution, attend a MADD impact panel, complete chemical use assessment within 60 days, and abstain from alcohol. Samantha Johnson, Browerville, was sentenced for issuing a dishonored check. She was fined $140.00, and ordered to pay restitution. Jeffrey S. Lewandowski, Coon Rapids, was sentenced for domestic assault. He was fined $385.00, sentenced to 90 days, with 63 days stayed for two years, placed on supervised probation for two years, and ordered to abstain from alcohol, be suject to random testing, have no contact with the victim(s), attend AA at least twice a month, may not possess or use firearms or dangerous weapons, provide a DNA sample, keep all medical appointments and complete domestic abuse treatment.
Hacking & ID Theft: Are You Next?

7 TIPS FOR PROTECTING YOUR IDENTITY & MONEY
Traffic Citations
Todd County Sheriff Eric M. Bravo, Long Prairie, drive after suspension-$290.00 Jesse M. Jobgen, E Grand Forks, 40/30-$130.00 Nakamoto Mereb, Long Prairie, 70/60-$130.00; 95/60$390.00 Tony A. Rhode, Glenwood, drive after cancellation-$590.00 Rynell K. Schock, Staples, 65/55-$130.00 Long Prairie Police Britney N. Duscher, Blaine, drive after revocation-$200.00; drive after revocation-$285.00 Yunior Orozco-Juarez, Long Prairie, drive after suspension$290.00 Staples Police Kathie M. Judd, Staples, no insurance-$290.00 Tracy M. Rivetts, Browerville, no proof insurance-$290.00
Eagle Bend Police Brian W. Kneisl, Wadena, expired plates-$120.00 DNR Jayson F. Dinkel, Pillager, lend license tag-$190.00 Edwin N. Martin, Sauk Centre, underage consumption$190.00 Michael J. Maus, Osakis, possess drug paraphernalia-$140.00 Chad A. Wegner, Long Prairie, spear w/o license-$140.00 MN State Patrol Isaac J. Marte, Staples, fail to stop-$140.00 Anastacio D. R. Ortiz, Pelican Rapids, no MN drivers license$190.00 Allison M. Bell, Sycamore, IL, 80/70-$130.00 Elisha N. Carlson, Moorhead, no MN registration-$190.00 Brandon W. Giesler, Villard, 65/55-$130.00
2014 speeding past 2013 in traffic fatalities

NO SEAT BELTS, SPEED LISTED AS TOP CONTRIBUTING FACTORS IN CRASHES
This year is off to a deadly start on Minnesota roads, and drivers are being urged to buckle up and slow down. Nearly two-thirds of the 31 people who died Jan. 1-Feb. 12, 2014, were not wearing seat belts or were in speeding vehicles, according to preliminary data from the Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (DPS/OTS). Alcohol was a contributing factor in four of the crashes. There were 21 traffic fatalities by Feb. 12 last year. As data continues to be submitted, OTS is anticipating approximately 385 traffic deaths for 2013, compared to 395 in 2012. Its up to every person who gets behind the wheel to make a smart choice about how they drive, said Donna Berger, director of OTS. Stop
this trend by always buckling up, driving at safe speeds, never driving impaired and paying attention. Crash Victims Memorial Website Adds Perspective to States Traffic Deaths The DPS Minnesota Crash Victims Memorial website provides a dramatic representation of the lives lost on state roads and goes beyond the stats. While the primary goal is to educate about traffic safety, the site also allows crash victims families and friends to present meaningful remembrances of loved ones. The site requires families to enter crash details, such as seat belt or helmet use, as well as impaired or distracted driving, to enhance the education component. The site allows families to connect with others who have entered a memorial, and gives visitors an opportunity to post photos and offer remembrances in a victims guestbook.
Question: Ive noticed the Minnesota State Patrol has been busy with some bad storms this winter and had to close down the highways. What is the penalty for driving around a barricade? Answer: This is a very good topic and, being this is Minnesota, we need to remember there is plenty of winter and potential storms left. This is what Minnesota State Statute 160.2715 says; It shall be unlawful to drive over, through, or around any barricade, fence, or obstruction erected for the purpose of preventing traffic from passing over a portion of a highway closed to public travel or to remove, deface, or damage any such barricade, fence, or obstruction. A violation of this is a misdemeanor, with a fine up to $1,000 and/or 90 days in jail. When the roads are closed, the matter is taken very seriously for the safety of not only the motoring public, but also for the law enforcement, snow plows and other responding personnel that may be on those closed roads providing the services they do. One of the best resources to get road closure information is to call 511 or www.511mn.org. I would also encourage everyone that may need to travel during inclement weather to tune into local radio and TV stations. Not only myself but the State Patrol, Department of Public Safety and Minnesota Department of Transportation are quick to relay that information to them so they are able to inform those that are listening. Much information is available on websites and social media (Facebook and Twitter). This winter, Ive personally dealt with several individuals that chose to put their personal schedule ahead of safety and drive around barricades onto closed roads in horrible weather and tell me they had no idea they were closed. We are living in an age where technology and information are immediately available. There really is no excuse. I just want to see everyone stay safe and use some good common sense. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205.
At least 110 million consumers were affected by the hack involving Target and Neiman Marcus retailers. Whether or not millions more will have their identities manipulated and finances ruined within the coming months due to more breaches of security at other stores is anyone s guess, says identity theft recovery expert Scott A. Merritt. By necessity, I became an expert on identity theft. My information was stolen in 2006, and in repairing the damage, I learned some notso-obvious ways we can all protect against identity theft in the first place, says Merritt, CEO of Merritt & A s s o c i a t e s (scottamerritt.com) and author of "Identity Theft Do's and Don'ts." Merritts problems began quickly. While disputing financial charges and dealing with resulting business problems, in 2007 he was stopped for a traffic violation and arrested on a false outstanding felony warrant. He immediately knew why. I had to enlist my U.S. congressman and convince the state police, NCIC, FBI and Secret Service that I didn t commit the felonies. For a few years, I had to prove that the prints did not match the false record in question. After legal action, however, I was able to have this corrected. Unfortunately, the millions affected by the recent hacks may be dealing with similar repercussions in the years ahead, he says. Before you become a victim of identity theft, Merritt offers seven ways to guard against it. "Understand how and where it happens. Identity theft is like being robbed when you are away from home; most thefts occur in places where you do business every day. Either a place of business is robbed, a bad employee acts improperly or a hacker breaches the office through the computer. "Secure your wallet s information. Photocopy everything in your wallet: photos, credit cards (front and back), membership cards everything. Put the copies in the order the cards are arranged in your wallet, staple the pictures and place them in a strong box or safe.
"Make sure your information is consistent. For all of your identity and financial documents, make absolutely sure, to the smallest detail, that all of your personal information is accurate and consistent! Discrepancies such as using your middle initial on some documents, and not others, or having different addresses, can wreck havoc in proving your identity, and can compromise your credit score. "Secure your digital habits and data. Change your passwords at least twice a year on a non-scheduled basis don t be predictable. Have a strong firewall if you shop online, and only access sites that are protected by a strong firewall and high industry standards. Access accounts of a financial nature only from your personal computer. "Protect your banking information. While in the bank, keep account numbers and other data out of sight, and avoid stating account numbers, Social Security numbers and similar information out loud. When planning a bank visit, have items such as deposits and withdrawal slips prepared in advance. "Account for your interactions with vendors. Every time you speak to someone with whom you do business, write down the time, date, name and the purpose or outcome of the call. If an identity theft occurs on the vendors end, you will be able to reference these prior conversations effectively. Be sure to note any animosity or reluctance from the vendor. "Dont carry around your birth certificate or Social Security card. Unless its necessary, keep those vital items in a safe, or at least a firebox. If you know someone is going to need a copy of your tax returns or your drivers license, for example, make the copies ahead of time. This avoids the need for a firms employee to leave the room with such information. Of course, you can greatly reduce being a victim of such recent hacks that occurred at the major retailers by using cash more often, he says. But if you re going to use credit, use a card from a national bank or a national credit union and never a debit card, no exceptions.
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Strange and unusual tax deductions

The Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants recently conducted its annual CPA member survey about the most strange and unusual tax deductions proposed by clients. Here is a list of the best strange - and unacceptable deductions for 2013. 1. A fur coat worn to promote a cleaning business: As one tax filer learned, youll never outfox the IRS. And we cant help but wonder, what would the fox say? 2. A wedding ring: A diamond is forever, and so is a taxpayers inability to deduct the cost of a wedding ring. 3. 101 dog deductions: Expenses for dogs, dogs as guard dogs, a small dog as a burglar alarm, dog adoption costs, and even a dog as a dependent. CPAs heard it all this years. Thats 101 uh-uhs from the CPA and IRS. 4. An ATV as a medical deduction for stress relief: No doubt, its fun to go out and let er rip on the trails. But the CPA and the IRS werent buying the ATV as a medical deduction in this case. 5. Placing a business sign on a personal automobile and writing off the car as an advertising expense: The CPA had to put this message in bright lights: Not deductible. 6. A family vacation: Ahh, the crystal-clear emerald water, the exquisite sand beaches, the cool ocean breeze. We hope the family enjoyed the vacation more than the tax filer enjoyed hearing the news that it wasnt deductible. 7. A $1 million dollar deduction for a contribution of land without an appraisal: Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but this generous donor learned the hard way that property value is not. 8. Infant employee: Sure, you can bring your children into the family business and count them as employees. But, as one business owner discovered, children who cant yet walk or talk rarely qualify. Plus, they want everything handed to them.
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tions about whether its OK to walk or snowshoe on groomed ski trails (its not), the DNR has been getting a variety of questions this year about where fat bikes are allowed. Fat bikes have wide, low-pressure tires designed for use on snow and sand. They are not allowed on groomed ski trails. They are also prohibited on the states 21,000 miles of grant-inaid snowmobile trails, many of which are on private property, where landowners have given permission only for snowmobiling. For winter cycling enthusiasts, there are an increasing number of places to ride fat bikes throughout the state. There are about 10 miles of groomed trails for fat bikes at Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area near Brainerd. The DNR also allows fat bikes on two state trails in the Twin Cities. In the east metro, fat bikes can ride the 12-mile stretch of the Gateway State Trail from Cayuga Street to Jamaca Avenue. In the west metro, they can ride the 7-mile segment of the Luce Line State Trail, from Vicksburg Lane to Stubbs Bay Road. For more information about the fat-bike trails at Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, visit www.mndnr.gov/cuyuna. Find maps of the Gateway (www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trai ls/gateway/index.html) and Luce L i n e (www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trai ls/luce_line/index.html) state trails online or contact the DNR Information Center at info.dnr@state.mn.us or call 651-296-6157, toll-free 888-6466367 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
9. A large charitable deduction for a gift not given: One taxpayer thought that everyone could deduct a certain percentage of their income as a charitable donation. Good news: They can! But they need to actually make the donation. 10. School lunches as a business expense: As one business owner learned, unless her child is closing business deals with other first graders at the school, these lunches arent deductible. 11. Claiming a home theater as video conferencing equipment: As soon as a CPA got her hands on this taxpayers return, that proposed deduction was Gone with the Wind. 12. BOTOX and tanning: One poor filer couldnt even furrow her brow upon learning that these expenses werent deductible.
DNR offers archery series for women

Women who want to learn archery or improve existing skills can enroll in archery programs offered this spring through the Department of Natural Resources Becoming An Outdoors Woman (BOW) program. Beginners can attend a series of events to learn archery basics, selecting proper equipment, target shooting at bulls-eye targets and finally 3-D targets. The advanced hunting series enables women to earn their Bowhunter Education certificate. Women who complete either three-part series have priority for mentored archery spring turkey hunts and fall archery deer hunts. These programs are great places to develop and hone skills in a positive, supportive and non-intimidating environment, said Linda Bylander, BOW program coordinator. They are offered in collaboration with Safari Club Internationals North Country Bowhunters Chapter. The beginners archery series will be held: March 1 Schwan Center, Blaine 2-4 p.m. March 9 A-1 Archery, Hudson, Wis. TBD
April 12 Chilakoot Archery, Stillwater Noon-4 p.m. The advanced hunting archery series will be held: March 1 Schwan Center, Blaine 4-8 p.m. March 22 Chilakoot Archery, Stillwater 8 a.m-6 p.m. April 12 Chilakoot Archery, Stillwater Noon-4 p.m. For more information or to register, contact Bylander at linda.bylander@state.mn.us or 218-833-8628. BOW offers a wide ranges of outdoor skill classes in fishing, hunting and outdoor recreational activities. Visit www.mndnr.gov/bow on the DNR website to see list of 2014 BOW classes or call the DNR Information Center at 651-2966157 or toll-free 888-646-6367 and request a copy of the 2014 catalog.
DNR, MDHA to conduct deer listening sessions

Listening sessions on deer population management scheduled later this winter throughout Minnesota will provide citizens an opportunity to voice their perspectives. The Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA) will co-sponsor the meetings. Meeting dates and locations will be announced later this month. Weve been hearing from hunters who are concerned about current deer numbers and potential population impacts as a result of this winter, said Paul Telander, DNR wildlife section chief. These listening sessions provide an opportunity for direct interaction and communication. The sessions will be open to the general public. Anyone interested in deer management is encouraged to participate. In addition to the public sessions, comments will be accepted on the DNRs deer management Web page at www.mndnr.gov/deer. We appreciate the opportunity to work with the DNR and bring this discussion out to the
different regions of the state, said Mark Johnson, MDHA executive director. In many areas of the state, our members are seeking changes to the deer hunting regulations that will increase the states deer population. We plan to work with the DNR to increase deer numbers in those areas and improve hunter satisfaction. Johnson said changes in harvest strategies are needed in the short-term. For the long-term, MDHA also will continue their work with the DNR and others on efforts to enhance deer habitat. Information on the upcoming listening sessions will be announced to the media and posted online at www.mndnr.gov/deer and w w w. m n d e e r h u n t e r s . c o m . Individuals who subscribe to the DNRs email lists for deer management and hunting information will be notified. To become an email subscriber, sign up online at www.mndnr.gov/emailupdates.
With winter trail recreation strong, DNR urges caution

With winter trail recreation up this year, the Department of Natural Resources advises people to be aware that some winter trails, such as groomed ski trails, are not open to bicyclists. We have had a great snowmobile and cross-country ski season so far, said Andrew Korsberg, state trail program coordinator for the DNRs Parks and Trails Division. Snowmobile registrations and ski pass sales are up from last year, and we have seen an increased interest in other types of winter sports, such as winter bicycling. The DNR grooms, plows and packs trails for many types of winter recreation and asks trail users to pay close attention to which are which. There are legal restrictions on trail use in some cases and safety considerations in others. In addition to the usual ques-
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Minnesota scientific and natural areas debuts Facebook page

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding its use of social media with the launch of a Facebook page www.facebook.com/Minnesota SNAs for its scientific and natural areas (SNAs). The DNR now has 11 Facebook pages and four Twitter accounts. The SNA Facebook page is part of a larger scientific and natural area outreach initiative to increase interest, understanding, and support of SNAs by building long-lasting and action-based conservation ethics. The Facebook page is just one method the DNR is using to increase awareness, interest, understanding, and support of natural areas. Others include: Reaching interested readers with Nature Notes e-News. An expanding network of volunteer site stewards. An updated website. And a variety of events each month at SNAs across the state.
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Grassroots allies work together to keep grass on the land

Protecting grassland and wetland habitat is one of the most critical environmental challenges facing Minnesota. In response, local teams have formed to consider common sense solutions to keep grass on the land, according to the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources. These 10 new teams - working closely across western Minnesota with farmers, landowners, local officials and citizens - will promote grassland conservation and grassbased agriculture as outlined in the state s prairie conservation plan. We are relying on our local resource managers and partners who know the lay of the land and what will work in their communities, said the DNR s Marybeth Block, who coordinates efforts to implement grassland elements of the prairie conservation plan. These folks already have relationships with many landowners and producers, and they re reaching out in a coordinated manner to those who may not be aware of the conservation and management options out there. The prairie conservation plan demonstrates unprecedented cooperation between federal agencies, state agencies
SNAs preserve natural features and rare resources of exceptional scientific and educational value that encompass: Undisturbed plant communities. Rare or endangered species habitat. Seasonal habitat for bird or animal concentrations. Natural geologic formations and features. Plant communities undergoing succession as a result of natural processes. Funding for this project was provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the LegislativeCitizen Commission on Minnesota Resources. Learn more about SNAs at www.mndnr.gov/snas. For more information about the new Facebook page or other outreach initiatives, send email to: sna.dnr@state.mn.us. See the DNRs social media community at www.mndnr.gov/social-media.
Ring, continued
diving. He wondered if Christenson could help him return the ring to its owner. There was a faded inscription on the ring. The first name was Christopher. The last name was hard to decipher. Comparing what they could read of the inscription to the 1988 yearbook, they determined the name might be Christopher Vranish. Christenson went to the guidance counselors office and discovered they did not have a current address or telephone number for Vranish, but did have one for his parents, Bob and Joyce Vranish of Ironton. Christenson called the parents and explained what Bentz had found. Joyce Vranish confirmed Christopher had indeed lost his class ring. When Christenson asked if there was any way to get in touch with Christopher, his mother said Christopher just happened to be sitting at her kitchen table. Vranish drove to the high school to meet Bentz and retrieve his class ring. According to Vranish, he was a student at Staples Technical College 25 years ago. During a snowball fight with friends, he lost his ring. They looked for it but were unable to find it and Vranish gave the ring up for lost. Vranish offered Bentz a reward for returning the ring but Bentz said he was just glad he could return it to its owner. How the ring got from Staples Technical College to Horseshoe Lake in Browerville is anyones guess. That mystery might never be solved. Apparently the Vranish family loses rings. Joyce Vranish commented her husband lost his wedding ring last week. Article written by Linda Peeples, Editor CrosbyIronton Courier
Stringtown may have been a result of early railroads
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Does winter make you want to bury your head?
Last week we asked our readers if they could tell us how Creamery Ave. in Browerville became known as Stringtown. While we have not received any definitive answer, one theory that was mentioned really does make sense. Many early settlements were constructed along our nations railroads. They were a vital means of transporting goods, people, and communications. As such, many homes were hastily built along the railroads to house workers and their families. Many of these homes closely resembled each other and were constructed in a line, a string if you will, a uniform distance from the railroad tracks. Add the fact that many times telegraph lines or even clothes lines quite often ran in front of the homes, you can now begin to visualize how an early railroad settlement could easily resemble a string, hence stringtown. Several towns in Todd County were built along the railroads, including the cities of Clarissa, Eagle Bend, and Bertha. The city of Motley for example is a good example as well as a community that sprang up along the railways, and has a lay out very simular to an early stringtown.
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Thursday, February 20 2014

Volume 98; Number 34

A community newspaper serving Browerville, MN and surrounding areas. USPS 067-560

Ring missing for 25 years returned to Crosby Ironton graduate

2015 graduation will not be held on Memorial Weekend

Science Fair winners announced

March 20, 2014

WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Happy Sweet 16 Taylor!

Sara Dezell named to Presidents List

Local students earn degrees

HOW A LAWYER BECOMES A JUDGE

2014 Prom raffle winners

Long Prairie Area 2014 Relay For Life

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

VA Health Care Enrollment: A Valuable Benefit

Telestroke services offered in Long Prairie

Local organizations receive grants

Sesquicentennial Farm applications due April 1

Workshop for cargivers

Chicken Ala King

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

They call it fishing

Letter from the Country

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Technology opens window on moose lives and deaths

Frequently Asked Questions about moose in Minnesota

T I G E R ST U D E N T N E W S Elementary Fun Week

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250 Area Youth Skate at the Expo Face Off Jamboree

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Science Fair 2014

Tigers over Johnnies again

Tigers down Royals, Bulldogs

Tigers defeat Royals

4th Annual Remember Mark Dance

4 R Music- Playing music from 9 pm 12 am Browerville Liquor Store

Browerville Public School Lunch Menu

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Browerville Tiger Wrestling results

Coaches vs. Cancer

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AROUND THE COUNTY

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Hacking & ID Theft: Are You Next?

2014 speeding past 2013 in traffic fatalities

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

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Strange and unusual tax deductions

DNR offers archery series for women

DNR, MDHA to conduct deer listening sessions

With winter trail recreation strong, DNR urges caution

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