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PistolGrippin’ Gals inspire confidence in women

Dec 15, 2020
1 min

PistolGrippin’ Gals inspire confidence in women

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com A group of gun-toting girls meets once a month for a little fun at a local shooting range while practicing safety and building confidence in their ability to handle a gun. The group was formed in October after Brittney Ewert of Sebeka went to a shooting range in Brainerd with her husband, Abram, and another couple who wished to get out of the house and do something fun with friends while still social distancing. Ewert’s friend, Tami, w

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What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccine?

Dec 15, 2020
1 min

What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccine?

As Minnesotans begin to see the light at the end of the long, hard winter that has been the COVID-19 global pandemic, they can rest assured that Minnesota is ready to receive and distribute a vaccine effectively, safely, and equitably at the moment, it is made available to states. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Walz has been committed to transparency and accountability, bringing Minnesotans along with him every step of the way. On December 8, the Governor briefed

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Verndale School Board: Marcus Edin retires after 21 years of service

Dec 15, 2020
1 min

Verndale School Board: Marcus Edin retires after 21 years of service

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale School Board held their regular meeting on December 7. Audit Tracee Bruggeman along with Brady Martz presented the findings of the audit. The change in net position increased over $90,000. The previous year it was over $3.3 million. The difference was due to changes in the pension plan. There were no findings on legal compliance. Internal controls had two findings, segregation of duties and having the auditors assist with

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Wadena County Commissioners: Board members receive 2.25% salary increase

Dec 15, 2020
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Wadena County Commissioners: Board members receive 2.25% salary increase

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on December 8. The board set the 2021 commissioner salary of $16,915 and an additional $1559 for the chair. It is a 2.25 percent increase from last year. The $100 per diem remained the same. Building Projects Ryan Odden, the county coordinator/engineer, presented a rough list of future building projects from BHH that included the items for the courthouse expansion and items fo

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COVID-19 by the numbers

Public hearing to discuss changing elected positions to appointed for recorder and auditor/treasurer

Dec 15, 2020
1 min

Public hearing to discuss changing elected positions to appointed for recorder and auditor/treasurer

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held a public hearing on December 7 to discuss appointing the county auditor/treasurer and recorder positions rather than keeping them as elected positions. If passed, the current officeholders would be appointed to the positions when their terms expire. County Coordinator/Engineer Ryan Odden listed the responsibilities of these offices citing job descriptions from other counties with appointed positions

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Rare Christmas Star to appear December 21

Dec 15, 2020
1 min

Rare Christmas Star to appear December 21

Jupiter and Saturn will be in very close proximity on December 21, the winter solstice, in a conjunction dubbed the “Christmas Star” or “Star of Bethlehem” because of the brightness and closeness to Christmas. If you gaze into the southwest horizon at sunset you should be able to see them. The alignment occurs every 20 years, but this event is rare due to how close they will be together. They’ll be only 0.1 degrees apart. That’s just 1/5 of a full moon diameter. This Jupiter-

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A Matter of Perspective

Dec 15, 2020
2 min

A Matter of Perspective

Let me be blunt—I do not like snow. I think I have been very clear about this. But let me further say that it just doesn’t feel like Christmas without at least a little snow. I know Santa doesn’t need snow to make his reindeer-drawn sleigh travel on Christmas eve. But a Minnesota Christmas without snow? That just doesn’t sound right and it sure doesn’t look right. I decided that I like a little snow on Christmas. I also decided that if I don’t get that snow, I am going to pla

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In Focus

Dec 15, 2020
2 min

In Focus

There are many mixed emotions about the new COVID-19 vaccine. Many are elated to finally have a way to combat this virus and hopefully get back to a normal routine. Others are cautious, feeling the vaccine may be rushed and under-tested. I get the fear. Having Crohn’s disease and being immunocompromised, I have taken more vaccines than I ever have before. If my doctor tells me I need to take this vaccine, I probably will, but only if she gives me the okay. From what I have re

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Grumpy Old Ganz

Dec 15, 2020
2 min

Grumpy Old Ganz

The Grill Episode I think it’s safe to say most of us, at one time or another, have used a charcoal grill and know the process of getting it started. Many years ago, in a different time and place, I knew a person who would visit frequently to help with projects I was working on. He would always bring a grill and cook a delicious meal and we would enjoy the evening together. On one particular occasion, after we were done with work for the day, I was a bit distracted but notice

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