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Harkening Back


News from Clarissa's Past


25 Years Ago

December 8, 1999

On Monday evening, November 29, there were several homes in Clarissa vandalized by some area youth. They damaged several Christmas displays and lights. There was no reason for the destruction. They stole and destroyed several strings of lights, extension cords and Christmas figurines, some of which were on display in the yards. Others they actually stripped right off the houses or garages.

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The Clarissa Fire Department held a demonstration on Tuesday, November 30 at the fire hall. Pictured is Duane Bartels showing how to use a extinguisher. Also shown is Jeff Berg and family and Sadie Hokanson.


50 Years Ago

December 12, 1974

Guy Doud, DFL, and Bruce Nelsen, Republican, came out the winners in the special primary election held last Tuesday and will oppose each other in the special general election to be held on December 23.

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The son of a Clarissa resident has been assigned to Fairchild AFT, Washington, for duty with a unit of the Strategic Air Command. Air Force Sergeant Dale A. Karjala, son of Mrs. Neil Hirth of Clarissa is an accounting specialist with the 92nd Combat Support Group.


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