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- Nov 24, 2020
- 1 min
E-sports comes to Bertha-Hewitt
by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com A new sport has come to the Bertha-Hewitt School. Esports is computer-based gameplay that offers an option to students who may not care for physical sports. There are currently 16 students participating in the online video games, playing against other students from across the U.S. or what they call regional competition, as part of the High School Esports League. Teacher Mike Bauck learned about Esports from an email and discussed it wi
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- Nov 24, 2020
- 1 min
Todd County COVID Update Executive Order 20-99
Todd County is experiencing a significant increase of COVID-19 cases along with the rest of Minnesota. From November 6 through November 19, Todd County reported 445 positive COVID-19 cases. With this large amount of community transmission, residents are more likely to come in contact with a person who is infected with the virus during family and social gatherings. There is great concern that without following prevention measures our local hospitals may reach capacity and hosp
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- Nov 24, 2020
- 1 min
Food shelves feel the impact of the pandemic: They are here to help you
by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com As the COVID-19 pandemic worsens, food shelves are feeling the impact. Many families are struggling with lost jobs or reduced wages, and food shelf visits have increased. Verndale Area Food Shelf The Verndale Area Food Shelf was established seven years ago with Deb Nelson as director. Typically, they distribute about 4000 pounds of food per month. Since the pandemic began, they have seen new families coming in and more seniors, ranging
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- Nov 24, 2020
- 1 min
Firefighter struck by car, fire suspected arson
On Saturday, November 21, at 10:48 p.m., the Todd County Sheriff’s Office and Osakis Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire in the city of West Union. During that incident, a firefighter was struck by a passing car driven by a juvenile female from Sauk Centre. The Firefighter was transported to the Sauk Centre Hospital by the Sauk Centre Ambulance with minor injuries. The vehicle fire occurred near Sidewalks Bar and is suspected to be arson. Anyone with information is as
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- Nov 24, 2020
- 1 min
Over 10 pounds of marijuana seized
On Thursday, November 17, at 6:40 p.m., Todd County Sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant at a residence in rural Eagle Bend, Eagle Valley Township. During that search, deputies discovered a marijuana growing operation. Over ten pounds of marijuana was seized. Several other felony-level controlled substances were also seized as a result of the investigation. Assisting at the scene were members of the Central MN Violent Offender Task Force. Charges are pending with the
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- Nov 24, 2020
- 1 min
Farmers to Families returned for another well-attended distribution
The Farmers to Families food distribution returned to the Verndale Family Life Church on November 17. There were 930 boxes of food and 1000 gallons of milk distributed. The distribution lasted less than two hours as volunteers formed four lines to move the long line of vehicles through quickly. The boxes included dairy, produce, and protein. These boxes contained a large package of hot dogs, cheese, liquid eggs, strawberry yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese, pulled pork, oran
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- Nov 24, 2020
- 1 min
Wadena Armory is COVID-19 testing site
The Wadena Armory has been selected as one of eleven new COVID-19 testing sites. The new sites will be operated by the Minnesota National Guard and will remain open through at least the end of the year, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health, the Minnesota National Guard and local public health staff. The Wadena site will offer a non-invasive nasal swab test. Free, on-site ‘no-barrier’ testing will be available at the armory at no-cost to all Minnesotans, whet
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- Nov 24, 2020
- 1 min
Staples man pleads guilty to Minneapolis Police Third Precinct arson
United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald announced on November 19, the guilty plea of Bryce Michael Williams, 26, to one count of conspiracy to commit arson at the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct. Williams, who was initially charged via criminal complaint on June 16, and indicted on August 25, entered his guilty plea before Judge Patrick J. Schiltz in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis. According to the defendant’s guilty plea and documents filed with the cour
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- Nov 24, 2020
- 1 min
Wadena insurance agent charged with approximately $524,000 in mail fraud
United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald announced a federal indictment on November 18 charging John David Paulson, 56, with two counts of mail fraud. Paulson will make his initial appearance in U.S. District Court before a Magistrate Judge at a later date. According to the allegations in the indictment, Paulson owned and operated the David Paulson Agency Inc., an independent insurance agency located in Wadena. Between 2011 and 2018, Paulson engaged in a scheme to defraud by
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