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Fields of solar panels

Jul 28, 2020
1 min

Fields of solar panels

Fields of solar panels populate the west side of Highway 27 south of Osakis. In 2016, the Douglas County Commissioners approved the five megawatt solar farm which includes 21,600 fixed solar panels across 35 acres of land along Highway 27. Novel Energy Systems of Rochester is leasing the land. The electricity generated enters the power grid at the Xcel Energy substation. Click here to subscribe . . .

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Todd County Board of Commissioners: Discussion on how to spend money from CARES Act funds

Jul 28, 2020
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Todd County Board of Commissioners: Discussion on how to spend money from CARES Act funds

by Karin L. Nauber karin@inhnews.com There is quite a bit of money to be used within Todd County for COVID-19 related costs. Now it is just a matter of figuring out what they can spend the $2.98 million plus they have received. The money is part of specific funding from the federal government and is part of the Coronavirus relief fund for states, counties, cities, townships and other municipalities. Qualifying costs include a necessary expenditure related to the pandemic and

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Bennett murder trial to begin September 14

Jul 28, 2020
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Bennett murder trial to begin September 14

A settlement conference for Dylan Bennett has been scheduled for August 13 at 1:30 p.m. A jury trial is set to begin on September 14 at 9 a.m. and will conclude on October 2. Bennett is now being represented by Attorney Malcolm Whynott. Dylan is charged with two counts of murder in the first degree, and two counts of murder in the second degree in the death of his parents, Barry and Carol Bennett, in August 2019. . . . Click here to subscribe and get the whole story....

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Kent to be sentenced for sexual assault

Jul 28, 2020
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Kent to be sentenced for sexual assault

According to court records filed on June 14, 2019, the Todd County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a girl was sexually assaulted at a cabin in rural Todd County in August of 2017. The alleged female victim was 15 at the time. The alleged assailant was Cody Kent, 23 years old at the time. The female was interviewed by the sheriff’s office on June 10. She explained she was staying with her grandparents in Browerville during that time and met the alleged assailant on so

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Bertha-Hewitt’s board discusses options for back to school this fall

Jul 28, 2020
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Bertha-Hewitt’s board discusses options for back to school this fall

by Karin L. Nauber karin@inhnews.com The Bertha-Hewitt School Board held a special session on Monday, July 20 to discuss their back to school plans and the building update. The majority of the meeting was discussion about what the upcoming school year might look like. A lot of preliminary planning has taken place, but, as Superintendent Eric Koep noted, until they get the “nod from the governor” they really don’t know which plan they will be implementing. In a video message f

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Todd County helps citizens mask up

Jul 28, 2020
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Todd County helps citizens mask up

As of July 25, per the Governor’s Executive Order 20‐81, people in Minnesota are required to wear a face covering in all indoor businesses and public indoor spaces, unless you are alone. Additionally, workers are required to wear a face covering when working outdoors in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained. Research has shown that use of face coverings can greatly reduce the risk of infection when combined with other prevention efforts such as social distan

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Verndale celebrates with live music and fireworks

Jul 28, 2020
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Verndale celebrates with live music and fireworks

The pandemic has been the reason for the cancellation of many events this summer, but the Verndale Celebration committee planned a little bit of fun for a gathering on July 25. While there were no games, food vendors or parade, many were happy to get out and socialize while listening to a live band play music in the street and watch the fireworks. Click here to subscribe....

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Minnesotans required to wear face coverings

Jul 28, 2020
2 min

Minnesotans required to wear face coverings

Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order on July 22 which requires Minnesotans to wear a face covering in indoor businesses and indoor public settings. Researchers have advocated for masking, calling it a simple and effective step to slow the spread of the virus. “COVID-19 has impacted every corner of our state and every aspect of our lives,” said Governor Walz. “But as Minnesotans always do during tough times, we come together and we take care of one another. And right no

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Update from the Governor

Jul 28, 2020
2 min

Update from the Governor

A mandate went into effect on Saturday, July 25 which requires Minnesotans to wear a mask in indoor businesses and indoor public settings. Workers are required to wear a face covering when working outdoors in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained. Walz also signed the Minnesota Police Accountability Act, authored by members of the People of Color and Indigenous (POCI) Caucus, which will begin to address systemic inequities in Minnesota’s criminal justice sys

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Wadena County Commissioners: How will the CARES Act funding be split?

Jul 28, 2020
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Wadena County Commissioners: How will the CARES Act funding be split?

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on July 21. CARES Act Funding Auditor/Treasurer Heather Olson met with committee members comprised of Commissioner Jim Hofer, County Coordinator/Engineer Ryan Odden and County Attorney Kyra Ladd, and presented a recommendation on how to split the $1.69 million CARES Act funding for the community. They proposed $500,000 for county citizens for assistance with housing, food, fina

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