Thursday, March 13 2014

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Ethnic groups in Minnesota: what our ancestors faced and what current immigrants confront Part I: The Germans
United States. Additional laws passed in 1906, 1907, 1917, 1918, 1921, and 1924 established more restrictions on immigration: making some knowledge of English a requirement for citizenship, further restricting immigration from Asia and including a reading test, restricting the immigration from a given country to 3% of the number of people from that country living in the U.S. in 1910, and freezing the 1924 ethnic distribution in response to rising immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe, as well as Asia, and introducing quotas. The 1924 Act also capped immigration at 150,000 people per year. The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 discontinued the quotas based on national origin, and gave preference to those with U.S. relatives. It also restricted Mexican immigration for the first time. The Immigration Act of 1990 increased the total immigration limit to 700,000. IMMIGRATION TO MINNESOTA Minnesota became a state in 1858. The 1860 census identified 113,295 native-born inhabitants - people who had come from New England and the Middle West. The foreign-born numbered 58,728, including 18,400 Germans, 12,831 Irish, 8,425 Norwegians, and 3,178 Swedes. The census counted 2,369 Indians. Immigration to Minnesota after 1860 was fueled by the efforts of railroad companies and civic boosters who published books explaining Minnesota's virtues. New Continued on page 12.

Back to back Meth busts result in numerous arrests

On March 3, 2014, agents of the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force, West Central Minnesota Drug Task Force and members of the Todd County Sheriff s Office executed a search warrant at 521 North Wisconsin St. and 712 2nd Ave. in the city of Hewitt. At that time agents recovered in excess of two ounces of suspected methamphetamine, in excess of $5,000 in US Currency and other items related to the distribution of controlled substances. A number of individuals were placed under arrest for probable cause controlled substance crimes. The following persons were arrested and remain in custody in the Todd County Detention Center pending formal charges through the Todd County Attorneys Office. Dale J. Camacho, 28, Hewitt; Erin E. Biksen, 37, Hewitt; Darrell L. Biksen, 50, Sebeka; Charles A. Biksen, 39, Hewitt; Jessie A. McManigle, 35, Wadena; Jeffrey J. Blaha, 53, Sebeka; and Jennifer M. Tentler, 34, Hewitt On March 3, the Staples Police Department received a report of an individual traveling from the state of Washington to Staples on the Amtrak who was to be in possession of a large amount of methamphetamine. The information was forwarded to the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force (CMVOTF). On March 4 agents of the CMVOTF, with assistance from the Staples Police Department and Todd County Sheriff s Office arrested Samuel A. Woods, 29, of Lake Stevens, WA at the Staples Train Depot for possession of a small amount of methamphetamine and a loaded handgun. Also arrested was Robert N. Owen, 37, of Wadena, for possession of a small amount of methamphetamine. Owen was at the depot to pick up Woods. Both Woods and Owen were transported to the Todd County Detention Center and are being held pending formal charges from the Todd County Attorneys Office. The CMVOTF was assisted in this investigation by the Staples Police Dept., Todd County Sheriff s Dept., Wadena Police Dept., Wadena County Sheriff s Dept. and the West Central Drug Task Force.

By Rin Porter BACKGROUND From fewer than 6,100 people in 1850, Minnesota's population grew to over 1.75 million by 1900. Each of the next six decades saw a 15% rise in population, reaching 3.41 million in 1960. Growth then slowed, rising to 3.8 million in 1970, and to 4.91 million in the 2000 census]. As of July 1, 2009, the state's population was estimated at 5,266,214 by the U.S. Census Bureau. The rate of population change, age, and gender in Minnesota today is similar to the national average. But Minnesota's growing minority groups form a significantly smaller proportion of the population than in the nation as a whole. Europeans began arriving in North America during the 1400s, with colonists from England, Holland, and Spain contributing the most new people to the existing population of native groups already living in North America. After the 13 colonies declared themselves independent of England in 1776 and began forming a government, the U.S. Constitution was written and ratified by the states. The Constitution placed no restrictions on immigration. In fact, the new country needed more people to work - clearing land for farms, building roads, cutting lumber, and growing food. The Naturalization Act of 1790 established the rules for naturalized citizenship, and later Naturalization Acts in 1795 and 1798 lengthened the period of time needed to become a U.S. citizen and began the process of registering immigrants to establish when they arrived, so it would be clear at what date they could become citizens. At that time, only white persons were eligible for citizenship. This limitation continued until after the Civil War.

The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution granted citizenship to freed black persons. It was ratified in 1868. RESTRICTIONS ON IMMIGRATION The first U.S. law limiting immigration was the Page Act of 1875. It prohibited immigrants who were considered undesirable from entering the U.S. The law classified as "undesirable" any individual from Asia who was coming to America to be a forced laborer, any Asian woman who would engage in prostitution, and all people considered to be convicts in their own country. The Page Act was thought to be necessary to deal with the thousands of Chinese men who began coming to the U.S. in 1848 during the California Gold Rush. Whites believed that Chinese men working in the gold mines would decrease the ability of white men to earn money, and that Chinese women carried diseases. Thus, the Page Act responded to what were believed to be serious threats to white values, lives, and futures. The Page Act, together with the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, had the effect of excluding virtually all Chinese women, and most men, from the U.S. for many years. The laws were not changed until after World War II, when the Chinese Exclusion Act was finally repealed. The Immigration Act of 1903, also called the Anarchist Exclusion Act, added four classes of people who would not be admitted to the U.S.: anarchists, people with epilepsy, beggars, and importers of prostitutes. The Act barred anyone "who disbelieves in or who is opposed to all organized government, or who is a member of or affiliated with any organization entertaining or teaching such disbelief in or opposition to all organized government."[13] The law also limited the deportation of non-citizen anarchists to the first three years of their residency in the

Taking the plunge for Special Olympics

Area residents participated in the Polar Bear Plunge on March 1st at Breezy Point Resort. Team: Gavin's Geeks had 49 jumpers and raised over $13k for the special olympics. local jumpers: Tyra & Anna Myers, Jalynn Dreher, Kristie Johnson, Kim Johnson, Pokie Kosiba, Trevor Ness, and Vanessa Jonckowski. The temperature at the time of the jump was -9 degrees with a wind chill of -26

WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT

Tue. March 11 Snow Showers 34/12 Wed. March 12 Partly Cloudy 26/21 Thur. March 13 Partly Cloudy 44/32 Fri. March 14 Partly Cloudy 38/18 Sat. March 15 Partly Cloudy 31/14 Sun. March 16 Mostly Cloudy 29/18

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PEOPLE PAGE
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN THE CITY OF BROWERVILLE
Due to the cold temperatures, some of the water pipes are freezing in the city. We would like residents to please check the temperature of their water. Run water for about 10 minutes and then check to see what the temperature is. If it is 40 degrees or below, please call city hall at 294-2201
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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Marriage Licenses
Edward A. Kalk, Hewitt, and Valerie L. Ruegemer, Browerville Christopher T. Minor, Browerville, and Veronica A. Asfeld, Browerville

Births
Rebecca and Brian Niedzwiecki, Pierz, boy, Andrew Gabriel, 7 lb. 9 oz., February 26, 2014 Berit Amundson and Brenner Perryman, Staples, girl, Olive Marie, 7 lbs 11 oz, February 28, 2014 Erika and Ian Misenko, Pillager, girl, Audrey Arvida, 7 lbs 7 oz, March 1, 2014 Marigold Brandino and Bejie Barbarona, Pine River, boy, Terence Brandino, 6 lbs 10 oz, March 1, 2014 Corinna and Matthew Senger, Pine River, girl, Faith Victoria, 5 lbs 1 1oz, March 1, 2014 Heather Hulke and Matthew Humphrey, Pine River, girl, Reagan Rae, 7 lbs 5 oz, March 2, 2014 Danielle and Shaun Peltier, Bertha, girl, Elena Kathleen, 7 lbs 15 oz, March 4, 2014 Hilary and Eric Johnson, Nisswa, boy, Ethan Lyle, 10 lbs, March 5, 2014 Thea and Mitch Feierbend, Brainerd, boy, Archer James, 8 lbs 9 oz, March 5, 2014 Kathie and Branden Cluever, Brainerd, boy, Jonah Matthew, 8 lbs 7 oz, March 7, 2014

Coaches vs Cancer
The Browerville Girls and Boys Basketball Coaches would like to give a sincere thank you to everyone from the Browerville community who helped make our Coaches vs. Cancer Fundraiser a huge success. Thank you to Country Insurance, Browerville Fire Dept., Steves Country Foods, Double Eagle Golf Course, and Knotty Pine Embroidery for the raffle donations. Thank you to the Browerville Liquor Store and 4 R Music for putting on the Remember Mark dance. Thank you to Joan Schueller for helping with everything. Without all of your help this would never happen. Thank you to the girls and boys basketball players, Emily Lisson, Emily Busch, and Abigail Irsfeld, and Sev Blenkush who helped with the donation table, Candy Jar guess, Split-the-Pot, and raffle tickets during the home games. Thank you to Gail Heid and Jeff Myers for taking care of the half time shooting contests. Five years ago we started the C vs. C effort here in Browerville. Each of the first two years we took in around $400 by doing a couple of fundraisers at several home games. At the Coaches Association meeting held during the MN State Tournament, many coaches from around the state were impressed that this small community could raise the amount of money we did. Many people from our community, have been, or are affected by Cancer. We have lost loved ones, co-workers, friends, or people we know through others. The sale of green t-shirts with the slogan Shooting for a Cure was a hit again this year. Thanks to Tom and Tammy Thibodeau - 258 t-shirts were sold. This year we put names on a Wall of Remembrance to those lost to cancer and those who have survived. Finally, everyone seemed to enjoy the fourth annual dance in memory of Mark Perkins. Along with the fourth annual, Remember Mark dance, was our raffle. Al Hoelsher and Marty Host donated an autographed basketball by MN Timberwolves, Ricky Rubio. The Browerville Fire Dept. donated $100 Browerville Bucks. Steves Country Foods donated $50 towards a meat package, Double Eagle Golf Course donated 9 holes of golf with a cart for two people, Doug & Patti Johnson donated $25 cash, and Knotty Pine Embroidery donated a Tigers Cribbage Board. The Browerville Liquor Store let some of their vendors know what we were doing and they generously donated many t-shirts, hats and other prizes. Congratulations to all those who won prizes. Coaches vs Cancer took in $2464.19. We were able to break the $2000 mark again due in large part to two Split-the-Pot winners, Bruce Curley and Russell Noland, who generously donated back their winnings. During the Royalton girls game, our Split-the-Pot was given to Royaltons basketball player, Alexis Lulu Martinez. Lulu is currently battling a second bout of cancer. Russell Noland generously donated his half of the pot to Lulu also. Thank you Bruce and Russell for your generosity. The community of Browerville should all be congratulating each other and thanking one another for their efforts. What started out as a small fundraiser to help support the American Cancer Society of MN, has turned into an amazing showing of gratitude, kindness, and generosity. The total amount of money (after all expenses paid) equaled $2464.19. This small community continues to amaze me with your support. The entire Browerville Community and those from the visiting towns who also participated with our Coaches vs Cancer effort should be proud of the efforts to help others. Thank you Community of Browerville, for making this years Coaches vs. Cancer another great success. Bob Schueller Boys Basketball Coach Thank you, Browerville Blade, for donating newspaper space to help promote Coaches vs Cancer. Pregnant Pause is an event that brings awareness to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). It is sponsored by Lakewood Health System, Staples Rotary and MOFAS. The event is free and participants will enjoy samples of nonalcoholic beverages, and snacks will be served. Participants will also have the opportunity to make unique crafts and enjoy other fun activities. Registered attendees will receive free baby gifts, a diaper bag filled with necessities and be entered for a chance to win other great door prizes. To register, contact Kelly Riepe at 218-894-8336.

Gloria King named to Deans List at U of M

Gloria King, daughter of Jerry and Venus King, was anmed to the 2013 Fall Semester Deans List at the University of Minnesota.

Browerville Vets Club

4 Point Smear Tournament Saturday, March 15th @ 1 pm
$10 per team sign up Pay in advance at the bar Bar opens at noon Happy hour until 1pm Lunch to follow

Give for Kids

The Lakewood Health System Foundation will hold its 21st Annual Foundation Dinner Auction, April 11th at Lakewood Health Systems Main Campus east of Staples. The theme of this years auction will be Give for Kids. Proceeds from the event will go toward the funding of Lakewoods programs for kids. These programs include: OB home visits, car seats, stuffed animals, bicycle helmets, FASD clinics and books. The event will include a dinner, silent auction, and entertainment. A social hour will start at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m., live and silent auctions at 7:30 p.m. and entertainment at 8:00 p.m. Individual tickets are $45 and tables (which seat six) are available for $250. Tax deductions apply. Call or email Megan at 218-894-8508 or [email protected] for more information or to RSVP.

Looking Back
50 years ago - March 12, 1964 Ten members of Browerville High School were inducted into the National Honor Society on March 9, 1964. They were: Cheri Berczyk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Berczyk; Roselyn Lucas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Lucas; Janice Busyman, daugher of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Busyman; Lois Geraets, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Geraets; JoAnn Steinert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Steinert; Jyeton Holler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Holler; Luann Lamusga, daugher of Mrs. Helen Lumusga and the late Sylvester Lamusga; Steve Buhl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Buhl; Charles Achter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Achter; and Larry Irsfeld, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Irsfeld 25 years ago - March 16, 1989 Five Tiger athletes were named to the Prairie Conference AllConference Team. Seniors Andy Jacobson and Chet Christensen for boys basketball and junior Sheila

Asmus and seniors Toni Jesinoski and Becky Smieja for girls basketball.

Milestones
Happy Birthday this week to: Mar. 13: Dave Benning, David Buchta, Carol Sadlemyer, Kellie Motzko; Mar. 14: Tracy Ollman, Pat Altrichter, Harley May; Mar. 15: Jim John, Tim Lamusga, Cody Hegseth, Dennis Noska; Mar. 16: Gail Carstensen, Roger Salber, Dorothy Becker, Holly Oestreich, Harvey Christensen; Mar. 17: Pat Mikel, Suzanne Motyka, Lorretta Line, Nancy Duncan, Barb Tabatt, Stephanie Wehrenberg; Mar. 18: Jim Super, Lynn Lindquist; Mar. 19: Bernice Smieja, Mary Jo Buhl, Paul Hetland, Ellie Twardowski, Roxanne Determan Happy Anniversary this week to: Mar. 13: Russ and Kelli May; Mar. 15: John and Margie Host; Mar. 19: Roland and Mabel Thomas

An essay on biodiesel can yield college cash

The American Lung Association in Minnesota is seeking entrants to the 2014 Clean Air Choice Biodiesel Scholarship. The scholarship is open to any Minnesota high school senior and offers a $1,000 1st place and $500 2nd place awards to the winners of a brief (1,000 words or less) essay contest about biodiesel, a cleaner-burning alternative fuel produced and used in Minnesota. The scholarship is sponsored by the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. Rules and an online entry form can be found at www.cleanairchoice.org.

Community is invited to take a Pregnant Pause

Pregnant women, women thinking about getting pregnant, spouses, partners, friends, family and other supportive community members are invited to take a Pregnant Pause on Saturday, March 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the lower level classrooms at Lakewood Health Systems Main Campus.

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HAPPENINGS
Browerville AA and Al-Anon meet every Wednesday at 8 pm at the Todd County DAC Building Browerville City Council meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 pm in the Browerville City Hall

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Fundraiser for the Browerville Area Foodshelf

A spaghetti dinner fund raiser for the Browerville Area Food Shelf will be held March 29, from 5 to 7 pm, at Zion Lutheran Church in Browerville. All proceeds go to the Browerville Area Food Shelf.

MNsure reminds Minnesotans of upcoming open enrollment deadlines

As open enrollment reaches its final weeks, MNsure is reminding Minnesotans about two important deadlines that impact when coverage will begin. Saturday, March 15, 2014 Plan selection and payment for the first months premium is due on or before this date for coverage starting April 1, 2014. Monday, March 31, 2014 Plan selection and payment for the first months premium is due on or before this date for coverage starting May 1, 2014. This is also the last day of open enrollment and the last day to enroll in health insurance inside or outside of MNsure without facing a tax penalty. Since October 1, more than 109,000 Minnesotans have secured affordable health insurance coverage through MNsure, said MNsures interim Chief Executive Officer Scott Leitz. I want to clearly define these critical, final deadlines so no Minnesotan is left without coverage for 2014, and I encourage anyone who needs coverage to explore whats available through MNsure, including the options for tax credits, low-cost or nocost health insurance for those who qualify. Both of these deadlines apply to individuals and families enrolling for the first time through MNsure. These deadlines do not apply to anyone currently covered. These deadlines also do not apply to Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare recipients or participants in the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP). MNsure strongly recommends completing the application, plan selection and payment steps online, in one session, for the most expedited service. If consumers do not pay online, they will be billed directly by their insurance company, and can no longer pay MNsure for their first months premium.

REMINDER
March if Food Shelf month. We appreciate your support

Blood Drive
The 18th annual Eagle Bend Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, Eagle Bend, Mon., March 24, 12:30 to 6:30 pm and Tue., March 25, 7:30 am to 1:30 pm. Please bring your Red Cross Donor Card, photo ID, or two forms of identification. Sixteen year olds with a signed Red Cross parental/guardian consent form are eligible to donate blood. Walk-ins are welcome, however appointments have priority. Call Jerry, 218-338-6431 or David 218-738-5353 or 320-4600277 for an appointment. Due to all the bad weather throughout the country this winter, many blood drives were cancelled. Donors are URGENTLY needed to replenish the blood supply. Please make an appointment today.

FISH FRY
Fridays during Lent March 7 through April 8 5 - 7:30 pm Adults $7.50 Children 5-10 $4 Under 4 free

No hamburgers served
Browerville Vets Club
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Diabetic Support Group

The Diabetic Support Group will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, in the board room at CentraCare Health Long Prairie. Anyone who has diabetes is welcome to attend. CentraCare Health Long Prairies diabetic support group offers a support system where members can share their successes, questions and experiences. For more information, please contact Barb Helgeson at (320)732-7262 or Clara Faust at (320) 732-7217.
By Rin Porter, District One Commission Member The Todd County Planning Commission held a public hearing on Thursday, March 6, at 7 PM at the Historic Courthouse in Long Prairie. Present were: commission members Jim Pratt, Mike Wiener, Lloyd Graves, Gene Irsfeld, and Rin Porter; board liaison Commissioner Gary Kneisl; SWCD Liaison Dale Katterhagen; staff members Chris Ahrens and Linda Bleess. Seventeen members of the public attended. There were four items on the agenda. Here are the results of the public hearing. 1. Jacob and Anna Stutzman and Ammon and Cevilla Gingerich, application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for three separate items on the site in Section 8 of Little Sauk Township, in the AF-2 Zone, at 18801 CR 11: a temporary housing permit for a family member, a permit to operate a retail woodworking shop out of an existing building, and a permit to operate a sawmill in a proposed 40 x 100 ft building to be constructed on the existing home site. The commission voted to recommend approval of the CUP to the county board. 2. BMW Properties, owner Charles Anderson, application for a CUP to create a two-lot subdivision and Preliminary Plat of Kandota Landing First Addition, consisting of Block One, Lots 1 and 2, in Sec. 29 and Sec. 20 of Kandota Township. Both lots are nonriparian. Application for rezoning of all of the portion of the proposed plat that is located further than 1000 feet away from Fairy Lake, from the current AF-2 zone to Shoreland Natural Environment Lake Zone. The commission voted to recommend approval of the CUP and the rezoning to the county board. 3. Clarissa Holdings LLC, owner Michael Frey, application for a CUP to operate a sawmill from this site, including construction of a 80 x 160 ft building with attached 24 x 48 addition for offices and a 50 x 60 foot concrete slab for a loading area, in Section 36 of Eagle Valley Township, at 33054 223rd Ave, in the AF-1 zone. The commission voted to recommend approval of the CUP to the county board. 4. Robert and Beverly Bierwerty, application for a CUP for a temporary housing permit to place a 1,280 ft mobile home on the same site as the existing home, to be occupied by a family member, in Section 23 of Eagle Valley Township, at 35614 205th Ave. The commission voted to recommend approval of the CUP to the county board. The next meeting of the Todd County Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, April 3, at 7 PM at the Historic Courthouse in Long Prairie.

Bertha Area Wellness Center opens

The Bertha Area Wellness Center (BAWC) will open on Saturday, March 15, at 10 am, to the public. The newly remodeled facility is located at 210 1st St NW, in Bertha, in the former Bertha Clinic Building. The facility is equipped with all the equipment and resources you need to improve your overall health and wellness. In addition to the traditional equipment, the wellness center also offers Fitness on Demand, a workout system you can fit to your schedule. The BAWC is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is a covenient option for individuals of all ages and every fitness level. Discount memberships are available during opening week. For more information contact Rachel Amiot by emailing [email protected] or by calling 218-6328181.

Chronic Conditions Workshop to be held

Lakewood Health System will host a workshop titled, Living Well with Chronic Conditions. The six-week workshop will be offered every Wednesday from April 2nd through May 7th from 1 to 3 p.m. at Lakewood Manor (222 5th Street NE, Staples) and a snack will be provided. The workshop is free and is designed for adults who want to take charge of their ongoing health problems and get relief from their pain, fatigue and other symptoms. To reserve a place, or for more information, contact Amy Widmark at 218-296-0951 or [email protected].

Peggys Potpourri
A few years ago, the people who worked in the Interior Decorating Department of Sears had to write a customer's name in 67 different places for a job which could sell for as little as $300 installed. Twenty-four percent of the land in Los Angeles is paved. We all know LA. is an abbreviation for a big city in California, but most people don't know the full name. It is, "El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula." Some scientists have a sense of humor. You can see it when they name new molecules. Some of the chemical names they have come up with include: Buckminster Fullerene, Megaphone, Sonic Hedgehog, Moronic Acid, Curious Chloride, Periodic Acid, Diabolic Acid, Antipain, and Dogcollarane. Before the first atomic bomb was tested in the New Mexico desert on July 16, 1945, some of the scientists working on the bomb thought there was a three-in-one-million chance that an atomic bomb might melt down the entire earth. They went ahead and tested that first atomic bomb. A student at Iowa State University wrote to thirty-seven scientists who had published research studies. He requested their data for verification. Five did not answer, and twenty-one of the so-called scientists said that their data was lost or that some accident made it inaccessible. A computer with the job of issuing traffic citations goofed in September 1989 and sent notices to 41,000 residents of Paris, France informing them that they were charged with murder, prostitution and illegal sale of drugs. Blow, blow, thou winter wind, thou art not so unkind as man's ingratitude. ~William Shakespeare

Broccoli Salad Great Salad

8 cups baby spinach leaves 1/2 medium red onion, sliced and separated into rings 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries 1 cup sliced almonds 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, or to taste Place servings of spinach onto salad plates. Top with red onion, mandarin oranges, cranberries, sliced almonds and feta cheese in that order. Drizzle dressing over each salad.
1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces 1/2 cup raisins or 1 c. grape halves 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 2 tablespoons white sugar 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sunflower seeds 10 slices bacon Place bacon in a large skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside. In a salad bowl, toss together broccoli, raisins/grapes and red onions. In a separate bowl, whisk together the white sugar, vinegar and mayonnaise. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Before serving, sprinkle with sunflower seeds and crumbled bacon. Toss and serve.

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OPINIONS
Hi all,

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Showing optimism
Saturday, the weather was unusually warm. The sun was shining and the temperature rose close to freezing. Early in the morning, I heard two Tom turkeys gobbling from their roosts, which makes it feel much more like spring, even when its cold. It reminds a person of those warm spring days when the grass is green and the turkeys come to the hunters call. Were a few weeks from green grass, warm days, and turkeys amorous enough to be called, but it gives us hope. The weatherman predicted more snow and cold temperatures for the next few days. I chose to believe he was wrong. The people predicting the weather are wrong more than theyre right. If they say well get an inch of snow, we get six inches. If they say the temperature is going to be ten degrees above zero, its ten below. They always seem to predict on the optimistic side. Saturday, I chose to believe they were wrong and being overBy Walter Scott ly pessimistic. I preferred to think Sunday would be warm and sunny, with just enough breeze to help melt the more than necessary snow accumulation. My wife and I took a ride around the section in the afternoon. A person has to take advantage of passable roads and tolerable temperatures to cure cabin fever whenever possible. We saw more deer in a six mile loop than weve seen all winter. When we drove back down the driveway, we saw a flock of twenty or so turkeys at the edge of the pasture, cleaning up the last of the spilled horse feed. The deer and the turkey were both signs the weather guy might be right. We are always greeted by Duke when we pull up to the house. This wasnt the case this time. Duke is outside except in extremely cold weather. He likes the freedom of roaming the farm at will and has a warm dog house where he can watch all in his domain. When it gets well below zero, he has gotten accustomed to coming into the garage where he has a soft bed and moderately warm conditions. When my wife and I built this house, we thought it would be convenient to have door handles rather than door knobs on all the doors. We were right. They are handy to open with an elbow when a persons hands are full, but we have also discovered a negative to a door handle. Duke is a bit more than eye level with the handle. He has seen people push the lever down and the door opens. He doesnt often want in, but when he does, its no problem for him to open the door. When we went into the garage, Duke was curled up on his bed, ready for more severe weather. If it was going to get cold, snow, and blow, he was going to ride it out in the garage. I wouldnt mind so much if he helps himself to coming into the garage when the weather gets really bad, but he never shuts the door behind himself. He has also discovered the hallway door into the house works just like the one from the outside into the garage. When the temperature dropped and wind was blowing snow sideways, we heard the hallway door open. Duke was standing in the doorway, waiting for an invitation to the living room. If the garage was warmer and more comfortable than the dog house, just think how much better the living room floor would be than the garage. The weatherman, wildlife, and big dog were all right in predicting horrible cold and snowy weather. Everybody and everything deals with it in the best way they can, but there is a limit. A warm garage is a better place for a giant slobbering dog than the living room.

Letter from the Country

A heat wave...its about time. Benjamin and I enjoyed several hours outside on Sunday. The first time we have been able to do that in many many weeks, months. I hope this holds for a while, even though Im not sure Im ready yet for the sloppy season. It is still early in March, and even though I dont think the arctic temperatures are going to return soon, we could still end up with a lot more snow. I am willing to take that for a while now instead of the bitter cold. I might even try to go out and do some late season ice fishing as long as I dont have to fight with 30mph winds. Otherwise, I will be content to wait a while and take my boat out. I hope we are not ice fishing for the opener this year. Im trying to plan a weekend trip to Lake of the Woods this spring, but really have no idea yet when it would be safe to do so....June, maybe. Jordan and Nicholas are having a wonderful time in Mexico, and having some real adventures. Their time is running short though, and before we know it they will be back, tan and full of stories of their adventures. The boys basketball team has ended another successful season, and we wish the girls luck as they continue to advance in the play offs. Im sorry, but this is going to be really short. We want to get the paper finished so we can enjoy the nice day. Enjoy the nice weather break. Ill write again later. Aaron

ST. PATRICKS DAY WEEKEND WARNINGS

Plan a Safe and Sober Ride Home If Going Out
The Minnesota State Patrol recognizes St. Patricks Day historically is a dangerous drinking and driving party time. Troopers, deputies and officers from around Minnesota will be working Towards Zero Deaths (TZD) Driving While Impaired shifts all weekend, in conjunction with St. Patricks Day celebrations, as well as on Monday, March 17 St. Patricks Day. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead for a sober ride, not to drink and drive, and report suspected impaired drivers. Department of Public Safety records from the Office of Traffic Safety show that, since 2009, the number of people arrested for DWI on St. Patricks Day has gone up every year through 2012, with preliminary 2013 data finally showing a dip in DWI arrests: 2009 (Tues.) 218 2010 (Wed.) 225 2011 (Thurs.) 289 2012 (Sat.) 346 2013 Sun.) 223 (preliminary) Sgt. Jesse Grabow, Regional Public Information Officer says, Our officers would rather not have to make arrests or have needless tragedies occur, but we are relying on people to plan ahead, especially because of the potential for a weekend-long celebration. DWI enforcement and education is a component of the states core traffic safety initiative, TZD. A primary vision of the TZD program is to create a safe driving culture in Minnesota in which motorists support a goal of zero road fatalities by practicing and promoting safe and smart driving behavior. TZD focuses on the application of four strategic areas to reduce crashes education, enforcement, engineering and emergency trauma response. Local passenger safety coalitions around Minnesota support these efforts.

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LEGAL NOTICES
Routine Business On motion by Neumann and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants #36765 - #36904 in the amount of $56,937.37 and the Health & Human Service Commissioner Warrants in the amount of $40,195.47. On motion by Neumann and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the January 21, 2014 and February 4, 2014 Regular Board Minutes as read. On motion by Erickson and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve a one year Set-up license for Head of the Lakes Resort for 2014. On motion by Kircher and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve a one year on sale and Sunday Liquor License for the Thunder Lodge Sports Bar and Supper Club for 2014. Public Works Loren Fellbaum, Todd County Engineer introduced two new Public Works Employees. Chad Butler, Heavy Equipment Operator Stationed at the Little Sauk Shop and Adam Olson, Sign Technician/Heavy Equipment Operator stationed at the Long Prairie Shop. On motion by Erickson and second by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve to set the 2014 Spring Road Meeting for April 29, 2014 at 9:00 AM at the Public Works Northern Shop located at 23305 County Road 24 in Moran Township. Loren also announced on January 31, 2014 Todd County, the City of Staples, MnDOT, and WSB jointly received a Grand Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies for completing the Staples North/South Corridor with Railroad Overpass Project. On motion by Neumann and second by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve purchase of the following heavy equipment using the State Bid Process: 1 - Mack truck from Nuss Truck and Equipment for $103,148.90. 1 - Truck equipment from Towmaster Truck Equipment for $83,259.00. 1 Equipment trailer from Felling Trailers, Inc. for $26,346.61. On motion by Kircher and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the Cooperative Construction Agreement is between the County of Todd and the City of Hewitt concerning the project administration, project engineering, construction management, cost participation, and future maintenance of the proposed construction projects located on County State Aid Highway #44 and all the paved city streets north of Trunk Highway #210 within the municipal boundaries of Hewitt. Sheriff s Department On motion by Neumann and second by Erickson, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN TODD COUNTY, TODD COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND THE 7TH JUDICIAL COURT DISTRICT WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota acting through the 7th Judicial District Court wishes to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the County of Todd and the Todd County Sheriff s Office to conduct name change background checks for the 7th Judicial District Court. RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board Chairman sign the Joint Powers Agreement. Soil, Water Department On motion by Kircher and second by Erickson, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: 2014-2015 COUNTY FEEDLOT PROGRAM AGREEMENT & WORKPLAN WHEREAS, The revised rules Minnesota Chapter 7020 adopted on October 23, 2000, require a Delegated County to prepare a Delegation Agreement that describes the countys plans/strategies and goals for administration and implementation of the feedlot program. RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners approve the 2014-2015 County Feedlot Program Delegation Agreement and Work Plan as written. Solid Waste/Transfer Station On motion by Kircher and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the hire of one part time Truck Driver, part time Light Equipment Operator and one Summer Temporary Employee. Renovation Committee Update Erickson gave an update on the renovation of the Courthouse Annexes. Glass was received and the wrong pieces arrived so they were sent back and should be here this week. The elevator is operable and they are near the end of the project. Commissioner Topics On motion by Neumann and second by Kircher, the following motion failed by unanimous vote: The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) has long supported legislation that would provide local governments more flexibility to use websites to meet state-mandated publishing requirements. Last session, legislation was introduced (H.F. 1286/S.F. 1152 - both attached) that would allow (but not require) local governments to use their official websites to publish official notices, proceeding, and summaries. The AMC is requesting all counties to consider passing the attached resolution in support of H.F. 1286/S.F. 1152. The League of Minnesota Cities is also asking its member cities to pass a similar resolution. A copy of the this board action will be sent to AMC and the local Legislation stating that Todd County is not in support of this action. On motion by Kircher and second by Erickson, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: A RESOLUTION FOR ADMINISTERING THE RENTAL DEFERRED LOAN PROGRAM WHEREAS, Todd County has made significant progress in meeting the need for housing rehabilitation in the cities and rural areas of the county. RESOLVED, that the Central Minnesota Housing Partnership is hereby approve to continue as the administrative body for implementing this program in Todd County. Kircher gave an update on the MN Rural Counties Caucus. The Annual Meeting was held January 29, 2014 and the next AMC Legislative Conference will be held February 25, 2014. At that meeting, they will prioritize issues during the Legislative Session. MN Rural Counties is searching for more rural counties to join this organization for more support. Human Resources On motion by Kircher and second by Erickson, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the hire of Jackie Och for the HHS Director Position subject to wage negotiation and full background check. Wage information will be brought to the next Commissioner Meeting. Closed Session On motion by Kircher and second by Neumann, the Todd County Commissioners Meeting was recessed and went into closed session with Labor Attorney, Kristi Hastings to discuss the strategy for labor negotiations pursuant to MN Statute 13D.03. On motion by Neumann and second by Kircher, the Todd County Commissioners Meeting was resumed at 11:10 am. Discussion was held regarding the Todd County Extension Committee vacancies. It was recommended that 2 new members be appointed by the June, 2014 Meeting. Commissioners Report Nothing at this time. On motion by Erickson and second by Kircher the meeting was adjourned for the month of February, 2014. Commissioner Warrants Vendor Name Amount KRIS ENGINEERING 9,204.60 MORRIS ELECTRONICS 2,264.25 MRCC 2,135.00 NORTHERN STAR COOP 3,179.62 Payments over 2000 40,153.90 Final Total 56,937.37 HHS Commissioner Warrants Vendor Name #11919 Foster Care Provider 4,292.26 # 1477 Foster Care Provider 2,265.48 #10981 Foster Care Provider 3,669.78 #10746 Foster Care Provider 4,713.55 #11442 Foster Care Provider 2,367.78 Payments Over 2000 22,886.62 Final Total 40,195.47

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Browerville ISD 787

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that Browerville ISD 787 Requests proposals for: Group Life and Long Term Disability Insurance Specifications will be available from the District Agent of Record, National Insurance Services, at 250 S. Executive Dr. Ste. 300, Brookfield, WI 53005, phone 800-627-3660. Proposals are due no later than 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 17, 2014 at the address above.
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On a motion by Kircher and second by Erickson, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held February 18, 2014 were duly approved by a unanimous vote of the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on March 4, 2014. Witness my hand and seal Gary Kneisl, County Board Chairperson Denise Gaida, Todd County Auditor-Treasurer
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that on Thursday March 27, 2014 at 7:00 PM the Todd County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the Commissioners board room, 215 1st Ave South, Long Prairie, Minnesota to consider the following application: (1) Evelyn Budde: Bass Lake - Copenhefer Subd of Gov t Lots 3 & 4, Lots 12 & 13 exc, Section 8, Grey Eagle Township. Variance to replace the existing garage/breezeway on northwest side of home with a 17x33 ft single story addition to the home and an attached 27x32 ft single story garage with loft storage. Addition will be 6 feet from State Hwy #28 road right-of-way instead of the required 50 ft, setback from lake can be met. Also to construct a 10x31 ft three season porch to the east side of the home to be 87 ft from the lake instead of the required 100 ft and to be 9 ft from State Hwy #28 road right-of-way instead of the required 50 ft. (2) Andrew Burlet: Sauk Lake, (.45 acres) W 60 ft of E 554 ft of Govt Lot 2, Section 14, Birchdale Township. After the fact Variance for the 18x32 ft patio constructed 6 feet from the side property line versus the required 10 feet. Setback from the lake was met. All persons interested are invited to attend said hearing and be heard on these matters. Todd County Board of Adjustment Loren Miller, Chairman
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Todd Board hires new HHS Director

By Rin Porter At the March 4 Todd County Board meeting, commissioners approved the hiring of three people to replace employees who had retired or resigned. Chief among them was a new Health and Human Services (HHS) Director, Jackie Och (pronounced Awk), who will begin her new position at the county on April 21. Och is currently the Clinical Services Manager at Unity Family Healthcare, Family Medical Center in Little Falls, a position she has held for more than six years. Ochs is a registered nurse and holds a masters degree in business administration from the Minnesota School of Business. She has served in several management positions in the health care field. Och will manage the Human Services and Public Health Departments at Todd County. She will be paid a salary of $86,000 annually. In addition to hiring Och, commissioners also hired Nicole Gesme, an internal candidate, for the position of Client Account Specialist in HHS, and hired former long-time employee Maryann Woeste on an emergency basis to assist with payroll part-time. Commissioners approved the recruitment of a replacement for Gesme in an Office Support Specialist position in HHS. Commissioners approved the appointment of Christopher Odden as County Assessor, to complete the four-year term of former County Assessor Chuck Pelzer, who retired in December 2013. Odden completed the required state examinations and received certifications necessary to work as a County Assessor. His appointment is effective from March 4 until December 31, 2016. Commissioners accepted the resignations of two county employees: Rodger Pruitt, from the Solid Waste Department, and Susan Lorentz, from HHS. Commissioners approved liquor licenses for five county establishments: Little Sauk American Legion Post #417, Long Prairie Country Club, Diamond Point Supper Club/Lounge, 8s Bowling Pub and Grill, and Hub Supper Club. Commissioners set the date for the annual Board of Equalization Meeting on June 23 at 6:30 PM. Minnesota Statutes require that this be an evening meeting. It will be held at the Historic Courthouse.

Todd County Board of Commissioners Minutes of the Meeting of the Todd County Board of Commissioners held on February 18, 2014
Call to Order The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN on the 18th day of February, 2014 at 9:00 AM. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Kneisl. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All members present. Approval of Agenda On motion by Kircher and second by Erickson, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as presented with the following changes and additions. Move 4.3 AMC Discussion to 10.1 Add 13.2 Extension Committee Vacancies

TIGER STUDENT NEWS

Tiger Boys Basketball Awarded Section Runners Up After A Loss To BBE To End Their Season With 21 Wins - 6 Losses.
Sub Section Champs
By Jim Roberts The Browerville Tigers played in the Sub-Section 5A championship for the third year in-a-row last Tuesday night in Wadena. Last year they were defeated by the Upsala Cardinals who went on to capture a 4th Place finish at the MN State Tournament. The year before last, Browerville defeated the Upsala Cardinals and went on to a State Tournament appearance. Tuesday night the Tigers faced Nevis, and again won the Sub-Section championship game. Browerville wasted no time getting things going offensively. Trent Johnson and Cody Hansmeyer each made three 3-pointers in the first half and Bryce Irsfeld made one as the Tigers went on to score 49 first half points. 5 1/2 minutes into the game, Browerville had built a 16 to 7 lead. In one 3 1/2 minute strectch the Tigers made four 3-pointers in-a-row. Browerville sizzled the nets in the first half building their lead to 41 16. Nevis matched Browerville in the last 1:35 connecting on three 3-pointers. The half time score was 49 25 in favor of the Tigers from Browerville. Browerville's Jordan Thielen opened the second half with 11 straight points as the Tigers increased their lead by two points, 60 34. The two Tigers' teams shared baskets for much of the second half, as Nevis was unable to ever get the score within striking distance. Browerville's largest lead was 28 points. The Sub-Section Final ended with Browerville's second championship in three years by a final score of 81 54. Next up was the winner of the Brelgrade-Brooten-Elrosa vs Kimball game for the Section 5A championship and a chance for a State Tournament birth. Cody Hansmeyer scored 16 first half points and led the Tigers with 18 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. Jordan Thielen had 14 second half points and finished with 16 points. Bryce Irsfeld had 14 points, 8 assists, and 3 steals. Trevor Johnson ended the game with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Trent Johnson had 9 points and 6 assists. Grant Heid also scored 9 points and pulled down 7 rebounds. 6 of those rebounds were offensive.

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Browerville's boys basketball season ends

By Jim Roberts Browerville headed into the Section 5A championship game with confidence to take on the State's #1 team, Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa. The Browerville Tigers were defeated earlier in the year by the Jaquars. After that game, the Tigers' team set their sights on meeting up with the Jaquars again. Browerville worked their way through the Section 5A North Sub-Subsection, defeating Pine River-Backus, Menahga, and Nevis. Browerville's Sub-Subsection championship was their second in three years. BBE showed why they have been ranked #1 in the polls for most of this season. Three years ago, BBE was the State Runner-up; two years ago they went undefeated winning a State championship, and last year was upset in the Section 6 Tournament by Wheaton-Herman-Norcross. The Jaquars were not going to be denied, last Friday night, a trip to the High School State Tournament. Browerville had been shooting well throughout the tournament, but tonight the shots were tougher to come by. After 4 1/2 minutes of play, the Tigers were hanging tough. Trent Johnson connected from three point range and the score was 8 11, Jaquars. The Tigers then went scoreless for the next six minutes and found themselves down 21 points. Browerville hit back-to-back three pointers to lower the Jaquars' lead to 15, but the Jaquars outscored the Tigers by 8 to close the half with a 45 22 advantage. Brian Goodwin scored 20 first half points to lead the Jaquars. Jordan Thielen had three 3-pointers to lead the Tigers with 9 points at the half. In the second half, the Jaquars lead increased to 29 points and the Tigers could not manage their way back into this one. The Tigers increased their scoring in the second half, but the Jaquars powerful offense put in another 41 points to win with a final score of 85 53. Goodwin led all scorers with 34 points. Thielen finished with six three point shots and 18 points. Cody Hansmeyer reached double digits with 12 points, all in the second half. Trent Johnson scored 8 point and had 3 assists. Bryce Irsfeld finished with 6 points and 6 rebounds. Browerville had another very good year ending with an 11-3 record in the Conference and 21 6 record overall. This was the fourth season in-a-row of 20 or more wins for the Tigers.

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ThunderCats wrestlers win dual team tournament

The ThunderCats youth wrestlers competed in the dual team tournament that hosted in Long Prairie on Sunday, March 2. The ThunderCats wrestlers had a great day and finished in 1st place as a team with a 3-0 record in the tournament. In our first dual of the day, we wrestled Prairie Valley and won 67-0. The ThunderCats wrestlers were very dominant and were able to win every match in this dual. The second dual of the day for the ThunderCats was against a very solid Minnewaska team. The wrestlers were again ready for the challenge and defeated Minnewaska by the score of 4026. By winning the first two duals, the ThunderCats moved into the championship match against Becker. We started off slow in this dual and were

behind 21-9 after the first seven matches. The ThunderCats middle and upper weight wrestlers came through with some big wins to tighten up the team score. Going into the heavyweight match, we were behind by 1 point, at 30-29. Ruben Gonzalez was able to secure the team win by pinning the Becker heavyweight in the first period. The final score for the championship dual was ThunderCats 35 and Becker 30. This was a great win for our team, as Becker has a very strong team and is highly regarded throughout the State for their youth wrestling program. We had seven ThunderCats wrestlers that were unbeaten in this tournament. Gavin Albers, Braden Thom, Cael Lorentz, Justin Crandall, Landon Gode were all 3-0 and Gabe Pesta and Nye Becker were both 2-0 on the day. William Schultz, Chace Lorentz, Tate Twardowski, Mason Gode, Joseph Middendorf and Ruben Gonzalez were all 2-1 in the tournament. The ThunderCats youth

Browerville Public School Lunch Menu

Mon. Mar. 17: Hamburger/ cheeseburger, baked beans/green beans, apple/orange, milk Tue. Mar. 18: Sub sandwich, tri taters/cucumbers, pineapple/pears, milk Wed. Mar. 19: Chicken noodle soup/crackers, toasty dog, celery/ carrots, apple/orange, milk Thur. Mar. 20: Chicken chow mein, rice/chow mein noodles, green beans, pineapple/mixed fruit, milk Fri. Mar. 21: Shrimp poppers, mashed potatoes, corn/broccoli, apple/orange, milk

Tigers advance to Sub-Section Finals

By Coach Middendorf Browerville 80 Bertha-Hewitt 62 Browerville exploded out of the gates and shot their way past the Bears in the Section 5A semi-finals Saturday night in Wadena. The Tigers scored 42 points in the first half as a suffocating press caused a number of Bear turnovers that turned into a flurry of easy buckets. Browerville was once again led by a balanced scoring attack as four girls reached double figures. Crystal Pearson paced the way with 20 points while Paige Callahan (13), Kale Knutson (12), and Kendra Buchta (11) all reached double digits. Quinn Kircher tallied 9 points while Kate Kellen drilled two three-pointers and finished with 7 points. Kate Middendorf hit a big three-pointer in the second half and ended with 5 points while MaKenna Hegseth and Rakel Bryniarski each recorded 1 point. The Tigers took a 42-21 lead into halftime and maintained that gap throughout the second half. Browerville shot 11 of 18 at the free throw line. Bertha-Hewitts Rumor Stokes led all scorers with 22 points. Browerville 75, Sebeka 60 Crystal Pearson scored here 1,000th point as the sophomore forward led the Tigers to the Section 5A opening round victory over the Trojans Thursday night in Browerville. Pearson finished the contest with a team high 21 points for the Tigers who had four girls score in double figures. Quinn Kircher scored 16 points, Kendra Buchta tallied a dozen, and Kate Kellen dropped in 10 points to pace the orange and black. Paige Callahan connected on two three-pointers and ended with 8 points while Kate Middendorf also added a triple and scored five points. MaKenna Hegseth hit a three-pointer as well for the Tigers who notched 7 successful long range baskets. Browerville shot 14 of the 19 at the free throw line. Sebekas Heidi Olson led all scorers with 25 points. Browerville 73, Royalton 40 The Tigers swept the season series from the Royals with a dominating performance Monday night in Browerville. The orange and black scored 54 points in the first half highlighted by Kate Kellens 19 points. Kellen drilled four of the teams seven three pointers in the first half. Quinn Kircher played great defense and scored a number of layups after creating numerous turnovers and finished with 15 points. Crystal Pearson rebounded from a slow start to finish with 17 points including five of eight at the free throw line and 12 points in the second half. Kale Knutson scored five points in each half to end with 10 points while Kendra Buchta scored all of her eight points in the first half. Kate Middendorf and MaKenna Hegseth each added a bucket to aid the Tiger scoring effort. Browerville currently sits with an overall record of 21-5. The Tigers face Verndale on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Wadena in the Sub-Section 5A finals.

Tiger Sports
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AROUND THE COUNTY

Sherry A. Grangruth, Menahga, made her first appearance on two counts each of first and second degree controlled substance crime. An RU8 hearing was set for March 17. March 5: Jennifer M. Tentler, Hewitt,made her first court appearance on charges of possession of marijuana. Darrell L. Biksen, Sebeka, made his first court appearance on charges of first degree sale of methamphetemines, first degree possession of a controlled substance, second degree sale of methamphetemines, third degree sale of narcotics, and fifth degree possession of marijuana. A March 17 RU8 hearing was set. Jeffrey J. Blaha, Sebeka, made his first court appearance on charges of possession of marijuana and a controlled substance. A March 17 RU8 hearing was set. Dale J. Camacho, Hewitt, made his first court appearance on charges of first degree drug sales. A March 17 RU8 hearing was set. Charles A. Biksen, Hewitt, made his first court appearance on charges of possession of marijuana. A March 17 RU8 hearing was set. Jesse A. McManigle, Wadena, made his first court appearance on charges of possession of marijuana. A March 17 RU8 hearing was set. Erin E. Biksen, Hewitt, made his first court appearance on charges of possession of marijuana. A March 17 RU8 hearing was set. March 6: Adam W. Mortenson, Swanville, appeared for a restitution hearing. Jeffrey L. Sherman, Randall, appeared for an evidentiary hearing. Nicholas J. Salo, Fergus Falls, appeared for a contested omnibus hearing on fifth degree marijuana possession charges. Joshua R. Denny, Moorhead, appeared for a probation violation hearing. Robert N. Owen, Wadena, made his first court appearance on charges of possession of marijuana. Samuel A. Woods, Wadena, made his first court appearance on charges of possession of marijuana and carrying a pistol with no permit.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Sheriffs Report
On March 2 at 11:32 pm, the sheriffs office received a call of suspicious activity at Hillside Apartments in Browerville. A female resident reported she had seen someone in her unlocked vehicle in the parking lot of the apartment complex. Nothing was believed to have been taken from the vehicle. Todd County residents are encouraged to secure their vehicles to avoid items being stolen out of them. On March 4, at 3:52 pm, the sheriffs office received a report of a one vehicle property damage accident on County 38, east of 113th Ave, Leslie Township. Jacqueline Jahnke, Alexandria, hit a frost heave in the road, causing her rear suspension of break and spinning the vehicle out. Neither Jahnke nor her five passengers were injured. The sheriffs office reminds all Todd County citizens to slow down where orange flags are marking hazards on the roadways. On March 7, at 4:48 am, Armando Robles, Long Prairie, lost control of his 2004 Dodge Caravan on State Hwy 287, 1/2 miles west of County 48, slid off the road and rolled several times. Neither Robles nor his passenger, Jamie Ragnosa, also of Long Prairie, were injured. The vehicle was a total loss. At 1:05 pm, March 7, Todd County deputies responded to a residence on County 81, Moran Township, where two males were burglarizing the residence. Arrested were Nicholas D. Fessenden, 22, and Mykal J. Myers, 25, both of Verndale. They are being held at the Todd County Detention Center pending formal charges. Anyone with information concerning any of these cases is urged to call the Todd County Sheriffs Department at 320-732-2157 or 1800-794-5733.

Court Report
Court appearances are First Appearance, RU8 (second appearance), and Omnibus (third appearance) March 3: Christian S. Anderson, Long Prairie, appeared for a settlement conference on charges of refusal to test, DWI, and driving after revocation. A jury trial was scheduled for April 23. Dustin R. Sutton, Swanville, appeared for an omnibus hearing on two counts of second degree sexual conduct. Jesse M. Marlow, Browerville, appeared for an RU8 hearing in two counts of DWI. A March 31 omnibus hearing was set. Lawrence J. Pachan, St. Joseph, appeared for an RU8 hearing in two counts of DWI. Lauri L. Maloney, Pillager, was arraigned on theft charges. A plea hearing was set for April 7. Alex Kropuenske, Staples, was arraigned on two counts of DWI charges. A March 31 pre trial hearing was scheduled. Chad Holen, Long Prairie, appeared for an RU8 hearing on charges of fifth degree marijuana possession. The hearing was continued to March 17. Christine L. Nauer, Long Prairie, pled guilty to domestic assault at a settlement conference. Sentencing will take place April 14. Kenneth J. Ostendorf, Sauk Centre, appeared in court on charges of four counts of domestic assault and disorderly conduct. A pre sentence investigation was ordered and sentencing set for May 5. Nathan A. Isaac, Browerville was sentenced for first degree damage to property. Renee E. Scharver, Staples, failed to appeared on charges of dog/cat running at large. Elizer Rodriguez, Renville, was sentenced for fifth degree possession of marijuana. He was committed to the Commissioner of Corrections for 13 months, sentence stayed for 10 years and he was ordered to serve 180 days in jail, pay $1090 fine, abstain from alcohol, be subject to random testing and was placed on supervised probation for 10 years. Todd A. Groves, Clarissa, pled guilty to giving a false name to a peace officer an an omnibus hearing. He was fined $390 and sentenced to 365 days, with 249 days stayed. Damien D. Hansmann, Swanville, appeared on charges of burglary and three counts of theft. A March 10 RU8 hearing was scheduled. Warren K. Steffen, Cushing, appeared on charges of two counts of DWI. Dustin M. Carpenter, Wadena, appeared on theft charges. A jury trial was scheduled for March 12. Jacob R. Hayes, address unknown, admitted violation of his probation ad was committed to the Commissioner of Corrections for 13 months, sentenced stayed for five years and he was placed on supervised probation for five years, ordered to serve 67 days in jail, fined $590, must abstain from alcohol and is subject to random testing. Jacob P. Whalen, Long Prairie, appeared for a probation violation hearing. Bruce D. Ayers, Staples, appeared on charges of refusal to test and DUI. A March 12 jury trial was set. Thomas A. Holt, Eagle Bend, appeared for a review hearing. Walter P. Hoppe, Burtrum, appeared in court on fifth degree possession of a controlled substance charges. His hearing was continued to March 12. Mark J. Kuhlman, Long Prairie, was arraigned on charges of making an obscene phone call. A March 31 pre trial hearing was set. March 4: Thomas J. Brown, Staples, appeared for a probation violation hearing. An admit/deny hearing was set for March 10. Avin C. Johnson, Burnsville, appeared for an omnibus hearing on charges of harassment and violating a restraining order. His next court date is April 16 with a jury trial set for April 23. Ryan D. Vry, Menahga, made his first court appearance on first and second degree controlled substance crime.

Traffic Citations
Todd County Sheriff Stewart D. Blank, Carlos, theft$190.00, 90 days, stayed 90 days, 1 yr, restitution reserved 30 days Mitchell R. Bruggenthies, Burtrum, no vehicle registration$120.00 Brandon R. Hubschmitt, Manitou, CO, 65/55-$130.00 Kristine J. Lockhart, Wadena, drive off pavement to pass-$140.00 Jordan J. Maland, Eagle Bend, drive after suspension-$290.00 Tyler S. Masog, Long Prairie, drive after suspension-$290.00; 75/55-$140.00; drive after suspension-$290.00; unregistered vehicle$300.00 Pee Tee Ni, St. Paul, DWI$135.00, 365 days, chem use assess Marisela Ojeda-Sanchez, Villard, no valid license-$190.00 Eric J. Pryor, Clarissa, 85/55$290.00 Kevin K. Whiteside, Browerville, DWI, no proof insurance$1020.00, 365 days, 275 days stayed 6 yr, supervised probation, 6 yr, chem depend eval, MADD impact panel, no alcohol, random testing Long Prairie Police Jeremy D. Stevens, Long Prairie, stop sign violation-$140.00; drive after suspension-$200.00 DNR Alan C. Eckdahl, Maple Plain, leave line unattended-$140.00 Michael J. Meagher, Jr., Grey Eagle, fish w/extra line-$140.00 MN State Patrol Luis A. Abonce Tovar, Long Prairie, possess drug paraphernalia-$140.00 Ryszard Jurczak, Chicago, IL, 91/70-$230.00 Kyigenyi A. Kalema, Fargo, ND, 92/70-$230.00 Nathaniel I. Lade, Alexandria, 65/55-$130.00 Michael Peah, Crystal, 90/70$230.00 Jessic L. Ripke, Long Prairie, 65/55-$130.00 Aaron J. Williams, Burtrum, 65/55-$130.00

Early Exploration and Settlement of Todd and Surrounding Counties

By Ron Wienhold for Todd County Historical Society With the settlement of eastern America it caused many changes in our area. First were the trappers and traders arriving here in the late 1700s and early 1800s Their coming up the St. Louis River at Duluth, across the Sandy Lake portage (a very long and muddy trek) to the Mississippi River and on down to, then up the Crow Wing River for short one half year stays. They also came up the Long Prairie River as well. Quite a trip to carry their supplies and traps as well as to take back their hard won bounty of their labors. Next came the pushing of more eastern tribes of Indians one after another into the upper Midwest. A major event was when the Chippewa (Ojibwa) obtained guns from the French traders, came down from northern Wisconsin and drove the Sioux (Dakota) from their earth lodges from around Mille Lacs Lake. This caused them to have a nomadic life style and follow the buffalo herds on the prairies. As a result they had to take up living in tepees to follow their food source. For a time they and the Chippewa would come together in the Todd County area during the winter period to hunt buffalo which came off the prairies at this time. While doing this there was friendship between the tribes, however as soon as the spring thaw there would be fighting between the groups. Many small battles around the Long Prairie area happened at the time. Our government decided to stop it by moving a peace loving band from Wisconsin in 1845 to be a buffer zone between the two. Moving the Winnebagos onto the reservation here caused Long Prairie to become one of the largest cities in Minnesota at the time. The population amounted to several thousand, larger than Minneapolis and St. Paul at the time! Many small houses were built for them and even a saw mill on the small creek coming from Lake Charlotte. They were not happy here as they said there were too many mosquitoes! Only a few years were spent here and then they were moved to other reservations. As a

result, many times when building homes and streets in Long Prairie burial sites have been found. In the western part of the city there was quite a large cemetery. When homes were built in the area, some of the Catholic nuns gathered gallon pails full of trade beads which were made into rosaries and sent to Africa in the late 1800s. These beads made quite a trip. First to the French traders from Italy, traded to the Indians and then almost back to Europe! One of the earliest roads in Minnesota went from a port on the mouth of Swan River south of Little Falls, along it, through Bear Head Cemetery past a small trading post to Long Prairie for supplies for the Indian Agency there. At that time the head agent was General Van Cleve and his wife Charlotte (Lake Charlotte is named for her). After the abandonment of the project one man was put there to watch the properties. He would become so lonely he could walk across the wilds to Fort Ripley north of Little Falls where another person was put to watch the abandoned fort. They would play cards and visit, then he would return to his duties here. He evidently was not watching too well as a group from Sauk Centre came one night, disassembled the government sawmill and ran off with it to be put together again at their site! About this time logging became the thing in eastern Todd County. There were huge white pine forests on the fringes of the county. At this time a state park was to be on a narrow strip from Swan, Bass, Mons, Pillsbury and Lake Beauty. However to persuade the railroad to come through, the land was given so by logging and selling the land it would defray their expenses. This would have been a beautiful park; one only has to see the big white pines on Bear Head Cemetery to see how the area looked at one time. A bit of happening at the time was when some people from Long Prairie went out one night with horses and wagons, sawed off the brands on some of the logs, hauled them into Long Prairie to the saw mill and built one of the early churches there! One logging camp was located on Lake Beauty. One of the first settlers families used the Swan River road to move to Long Prairie and moved into one of the early Indian homes. They had to wait for the moist prairie to freeze hard for travel into the Little Sauk area. Soon others arrived and the lumber from the government homes were used to build settlers homes. One of the log buildings from Long Prairie was moved a bit south of Round Prairie. It was used by the Brower family, who stayed and guarded it through the Indian uprising. Something quite important happened in that building as it could be considered our first courthouse in Todd County. A small group of men, after a meal cooked by Mrs. Brower, divided Todd and Morrison County into two by dividing the county lines. Sad to say this historical site was destroyed by a gravel pit. The Browers liked their homestead as it was a large natural prairie. Abraham Brower said he wanted it for his family. Later Jacob, one of the sons, moved to the new Browerville town site and after its first settlement on the Long Prairie River was moved to be on the railroad. Jacob was very prominent in the Minnesota Historical Society and one of the founders of Itasca Park. Next: The Settlement and Migration into Todd and Surrounding Counties.

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attacks, though rare, were more violent: German American businesses and homes were vandalized, and German Americans accused of being "pro-German" were tarred and feathered, and, in at least one instance, lynched. World War II brought more discrimination against people with German names, due to the hatred for Hitler and the total disruption of the world economy due to the war. Some people changed the spelling or pronunciation of their German names to avoid the disapproval of their neighbors. Germans living in the U.S. were the subject of suspicion and discrimination during the war, although they suffered as a group generally less than Japanese Americans. The Alien Registration Act of 1940 required 300,000 German-born resident aliens who had German citizenship to register with the Federal government and restricted their travel and property ownership rights. Under the Alien Enemy Act of 1798, the United States government interned nearly 11,000 German citizens between 1940 and 1948. An unknown number of "voluntary internees" joined spouses and parents in the camps and were not permitted to leave. After World War II, Germans became more assimilated to American culture, and anti-German feeling declined. Survivors of concentration camps were welcomed to the U.S., and a few settled in Minnesota. CONCLUSION German-speaking people made significant and lasting contributions to the settlement of Todd County and to Minnesota. They faced difficulties and had to overcome barriers of language, religious differences, and discrimination, as almost all immigrants have.

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Another factor that brought people to Minnesota was solicitation. Minnesota Territory established Eugene Burnand as the territorys first Commissioner of Emigration in 1856. Burnand, from an office in New York, advertised Minnesota through pamphlets, immigrant newspapers, and persuasive speeches made to newly-arrived immigrants at the ship docks. Germans who visited Minnesota and then returned to Europe published books, journals, and pamphlets about their experiences. Eduard Pelz was one of these men. When the Northern Pacific Railway ran a campaign to attract settlers, Pelz established a monthly journal, Der Pfadfinder (The Pathfinder). Issued in Gotha, the publication included articles about Minnesota, with advertisements for the Northern Pacific Railway, Pelz promoted Minnesotas healthful, temperate climate, and advantageous location in the center of North America. Albert Wolff, another immigrant, translated Minnesotas official emigration pamphlet into German in 1866. As Minnesotas representative in Germany, he was able to spread information about the state among 57 emigrant boardinghouses and 23 ships officers in 1870. The 1870 edition also included a map of Minnesota and explained the U.S. system of land surveying. German immigrants settled in various places throughout Minnesota, especially the cities of St Paul, Minneapolis, and Duluth, but also including Brown County in southern Minnesota, Winona, Stearns, Benton, Morrison, and Wright counties. While the American attitude toward immigrants was generally positive before 1875, that attitude began to change when restrictions and quotas were imposed by Congress. A blatant Minnesota example of legalized discrimination was the massive attack on immigrant groups launched during World War I by a special state agency known as the Minnesota Commission of Public Safety. The commission set up local units throughout the state, saturated it with speakers, bulletins, news reports, and spies and informers, required all aliens to register, and banned strikes and union activity. Although Germanspeaking persons and institutions were its chief prey, other ethnic groups, Socialists, and members of labor unions were also spied upon and otherwise intimidated. Non-English-speaking groups were especially caught up in the effort that came to be called Americanization a campaign to save the immigrants from such philosophies as Socialism, teach them to speak English, acquaint them with Americas history and ideas, and urge them to become naturalized American citizens. In Minnesota the wartime effort was waged by dozens of organizations, among them city-wide Americanization committees in Minneapolis, St Paul, and Duluth, the University of Minnesotas Americanization training course, the local womens committee of the Council of National Defense, and the Minnesota State Americanization Committee, which was created by the Public Safety Commission to coordinate the multifarious activities of the others. (They Chose Minnesota, p. 10). GERMAN IMMIGRANTS IN TODD COUNTY O.B. DeLaurier, the Todd County writer who has provided us with so much of the known history of the area, included profiles of many Germans who enriched the county with their work and talents. Men such as Ignatius Reichert, the founder of the Reichert Hotel in Long Prairie, who was born in Germany in 1838, arrived in Todd County in 1869 along with others. Germans made up the largest nationality that settled in Todd County after the Civil War. German-speaking people were the largest single foreign-born ethnic group in Minnesota from1860 to 1905, when the Swedes took over first place. They cleared land for farms and established businesses as the small towns grew up in the county. Here are a few examples: Friedrich Hartung arrived and settled on Section 8 of Birchdale Township in 1870. All three of his sons later died in accidents. Gebhardt Rohner, born in Austria in the early 1840, emigrated with his wife Maria (also called Mary) and arrived in the U.S. about 1865, and made their way to Ohio. Sometime later, they moved to Minnesota and settled in the Long Prairie area. According to Todd County Then and Now, Gebhardt Rohner began making beer in his business, the Long Prairie Brewing Company, in 1874. The brewery was located on Vennewitz Creek. A photo of the Long

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steaded, and the family lost that money to the swindler. Mrs. Hermes oldest son made a claim on another plot of land, and the family lived there instead. One of her sons later served as a deputy sheriff, and was elected sheriff in 1898. Other German immigrants settled near Browerville. Along with Polish immigrants, they built the first Catholic church, St Josephs, in 1883 and established a parochial school for their children in 1891. But arguments about how to pay for the buildings ended up dividing the congregation, and the church and school closed for a time. Later, the Germans decided to build a separate church and school, and St Peters Church was erected. A building was rented to serve as a German parochial school. Germans faced the difficulties of a language barrier and religious differences with other settlers. Many Germans did not speak English and did not want to learn it. Church services were conducted in German, and school was taught in German. A survey revealed that a majority of the Catholic churches in Minnesota held services in German at least until 1917 and half in German, half in English into the late 1930s. In eastern and central Stearns County, just south of Todd, many Germans had little opportunity to use English for miles around. After World War I when the Americanization efforts were fully underway, it became difficult for German immigrants to continue to speak German. Schools and churches began to use English consistently, and this hastened the end of the speaking of German in Todd County by many families. Children and grandchildren of immigrants no longer wanted to learn about the culture and history of their ancestors in Europe, but instead wanted to become as American as they could. When the U.S. declared war on Germany in 1917, anti-German sentiment rose across the nation, and German American institutions came under attack. Some discrimination was hateful, but cosmetic: The names of schools, foods, streets, and towns, were often changed, and music written by Wagner and Mendelssohn was removed from concert programs and even weddings. Physical

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Prairie Brewing Company building can be seen at the Todd County Historical Society. Herman Vennewitz arrived in the Long Prairie area in 1868. He was born in Kriesen Buren, in the Westfalen area of Germany, in 1824. Passenger records show him arriving at the port of Philadelphia in 1847 on the ship Brig George Delius. From there, he made his way to St Louis, Missouri, where he lived for a number of years. O.B. DeLaurier wrote on Dec. 24, 1942, that Herman Vennewitz found nothing at Long Prairie [in 1868] and was thus thrown completely upon his own resources to support his large family. On Vennewitz Creek, Herman Vennewitz built a new sawmill and flour mill on the remains of the old mill that had existed during the Winnebago Indian Agency days (184654). Part of the dam for the old mill was still there along with other improvements necessary to operate the mill, according to DeLaurier. DeLaurier wrote that Herman Vennewitz was a religious man, and was instrumental in having the first Catholic services held at Long Prairie after he came with his family. These services were held by Father Buh, a Catholic missionary who lived east of the Mississippi River. Father Buh came by appointment to hold services at the home of Mr. Vennewitz. Although Herman Vennewitz was a strong Catholic, he was also tolerant of people of other faiths. DeLaurier wrote that when the Baptists were building their church, Mr. Vennewitz sawed the lumber for the building. Herman Vennewitz was one of the two men who gave the land and built the first courthouse for Todd County, a small log building erected in 1870 on the site of the present Historic Courthouse. Some of the immigrants were women like Veronica Hermes, a widow with four sons, who had a husband when she boarded a ship in Europe. Mrs. Hermes homesteaded in 1868 in Ward Township after her husband died in 1865. A man claiming to be a clerk of the Todd County court showed her a plot of land and took a $50 fee from her, but the land he showed her was not available to be home-

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Minnesotans also sent letters back to the "old country" explaining the new hope and prosperity they had found in Minnesota. The first major wave of immigration, in the 1860s and 1870s, was primarily from Germany and Ireland, and most settlers moved to farming areas in the central and southern regions of the state. Germans composed the largest immigrant group to Minnesota. When World War I started, 70% of the Minnesota population was either foreign-born or had at least one parent born outside the United States. Of that number, more than one fourth were Germans. New Ulm, St Cloud, and Shakopee were particular centers of German immigration. Scandinavians from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark followed, but they tended to settle in distinctive communities of Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish groups instead of common Scandinavian communities. Irish immigrants were the fourth largest group after the Germans, Swedes, and Norwegians, many of whom came as a result of the potato famine. Others were encouraged to immigrate by Archbishop John Ireland. The Irish concentrated in Saint Paul. Later, southern and eastern Europeans became the dominant group immigrating to the United States, and they tended to settle in the Twin Cities, Duluth, and the Iron Range. The Mesabi Range was especially popular among eastern Europeans, who found employment in the iron mines. With extraordinary encouragement from Walter Mondale, Hmong and Vietnamese immigrants started coming to Minnesota around the mid-1970s as the pro-American governments in their home countries collapsed. By 2004, there were an estimated 60,000 Hmong in Minnesota, with businesses that generated about $100 million in revenue. In the mid-1990s, Somali immigrants began to settle in the United States as political turmoil occurred in Somalia; Minnesota became one of the prime destinations. As of 2002, official estimates put the population at around 15,000 residents. In a 25-year period, up till 2011, 84,000 Somali refugees came to the U.S. About 40% of them live in Minnesota. By 2006, Somalis in Minnesota accounted for $164$394 million in purchasing power and owned 600 businesses. Russians also began to come to Minnesota in the 1990s, forming a large community in the Twin Cities. GERMAN IMMIGRATION TO THE U.S. Historian Dr. Gerhand Sollbach, from Dortmund, Germany, told a New Ulm audience in 2012 that from about 1850 to 1890, Germans made up the largest group of immigrants coming to the U.S. More than five million arrived in the U.S. between 1820 and 1900. German migration was at its peak during the 1860s and 1870s. Many came to states that already had high concentrations of Germans, like Wisconsin and Ohio. Some left German-speaking areas of Europe to seek a more independent life, political freedom, or economic freedom. Some came for land, because anyone willing to work could eventually buy a small farm. In parts of Europe, inheritance laws kept the farms in one piece, so the oldest son inherited the land and other children had to find another place to live after parents died. Women could not inherit land or control property. Some immigrants came because they needed work, or could not find housing in the overcrowded cities of their home countries. But whatever the reason, it was a hard decision for people to leave their homeland and find a new home in the U.S. It is difficult to define the term German when referring to immigrants, because of the changing boundaries of the state of Germany and other Germanic nations in the 1800s. Germans are usually referred to as those individuals who came from areas where forms of German language have traditionally been spoken, including nations known as Germany, Prussia, Luxembourg, Austria, Bohemia, Poland, Hungary, and the former Yugoslavia. In 1815, a German Federation was formed, consisting of 39 city-states, provinces, and areas where German language was spoken, but it was not a real nation. A nation of Germany was not established until 1870, when Otto von Bismarck created it. Yet its boundaries would continue to change, up until 1991! Most Germans who came to America were fairly well off, Dr. Sollbach said, and fairly well educated when they arrived. They came by ship on trips lasting from 10 days to 6 weeks. Germans were religiously diverse. Not only were they divided between Catholics and Protestants, but they also dissented among themselves and formed many small sects once they arrived in the U.S. Many German Jews also came to the U.S., with most settling in cities rather than in rural areas. Some immigrants chose Minnesota because they had received letters from family and friends praising the area and urging them to come to the place where they had settled. Continued on page 10

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Here we go again... winter 2014 does not want to loosen its icy grip

Overnight rains on Thursday made roadways very slippery and caused area schools to close yet again. Todd County area emergency services responded to numerous accidents and motorists in the ditches due to the icy conditions. Above: A semi-tractor and trailer ended up stuck on the wrong side of US 71. Its load had to be off loaded to another truck before it could be pulled back onto the roadway. Even plow trucks had a hard time staying on the roads due to the icy conditions.