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This farm owned by Amthor Cattle Company on Lair Road east of Browerville was severely damaged in the storm. It look as every building on the farm was damaged or destroyed. A powerful thunderstorm swept through Todd and Wadena counties around 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, bringing wind gusts of up to 70 mph that snapped trees, tossed loose materials and trampolines and damaged roofs. Reports of storm damage were widespread across both counties, ranging from downed branche

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale City Council held their regular meeting on June 8. Cannabis Business Ordinance The council approved the new ordinance required after Minnesota legalized cannabis and effectively told cities to set local rules within state guidelines. Mayor Tara Erckenbrack explained that the goal is not to recruit new cannabis businesses but to regulate what state law already allows, mainly by mirroring state setbacks from schools, dayc

The Wadena Police Department is warning citizens to watch out for scams and dishonest contractors as communities recover from this week’s severe weather. Take care in hiring a contractor. After disasters hit an area, construction contractors known as “storm chasers” frequently show up and knock-on doors offering to make repairs. Avoid these kinds of high-pressured sales tactics. Scammers often target homeowners after tornadoes, damaging winds and hailstorms by offerin