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by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com At the regular Todd County Commissioner meeting held on October 21, Denise Gaida, auditor-treasurer, presented the County Fee Schedule for adoption with alterations and noted no public input was received. The park fee schedule was removed due to the Park Board meeting input. Adam Ossefoort, planning and zoning, requested C. Commercial & Industrial, 5. Cannabis Business Land Use Permit Fee, $1,000 per 100 sq. ft., be removed and Ca

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by Coach Kenny Miller The Bertha-Hewitt Bears traveled to Minnewaska on Thursday, October 23, for the Section 6A Cross Country Championships, determined to keep their impressive streak alive of sending athletes to the Class A State Meet for the fifth straight year. Under ideal fall conditions and on a challenging, hilly course, the Bears rose to the occasion and proved once again that they are one of the premier small-school programs in Minnesota. The girls’ varsity race k

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, September 17, to discuss issues related to the budget overages from the Safe Routes to School project. The council noted that the initial agreement emphasized the importance of adhering to a strict budget, and representatives from Moore Engineering had assured them that costs would not exceed this limit. However, after the sidewalks were installed, it became apparent tha

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The holidays are a special time for families, but they can become quite hectic with so many family members to visit during Thanksgiving and Christmas. A grandmother from Verndale found a way for her family to celebrate together by creating an annual Halloween tradition. “Family is always more important,” said Bonnie Witthuhn. She holds faith and family close to her heart, so when her nephew Peter Resch suggested that the family shou

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.con The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 21. Zoning Changes to Boost Housing and Development There was an extensive discussion regarding zoning policies in Wadena County. Commissioner Jon Kangas began by highlighting that the majority of the county’s land is designated A-2 and A-3 agricultural districts, which come with significant development restrictions. He argued these zoning regulations hind

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Cool temps have set in with winter arriving at any moment. With that, roadwork on Hwy. 10 west of Hwy. 71 will be suspended until crews return next spring for year two of construction. Off-road work along the east project limits near Oink Joint Rd. will continue through October with no impacts to traffic. Hwy. 10 will remain open to a single lane of traffic in each direction. The roundabout on Hwy. 10 at Co. Rd. 92 will be open to all traffic. The north portion of the roun

by Missy Beyatt On Wednesday, the Bears faced Laporte in the first round of the playoffs. Laporte came ready to play and made the Bears earn the win in 4 sets. The girls had a lot to clean up before Friday when they took on the #1 seed Nevis. And they did just that. Passing was more on point, blocking at the net was more aggressive, and the bears dug the ball well. It was also a great night of getting their offense going and attacking the ball for kills... Subscribe to get

by Coach Mary Irsfeld The Browerville–Eagle Valley Tiger Volleyball team wrapped up their season this week with a victory over the Cass Lake–Bena Panthers and a hard-fought loss against a section favorite, the Nevis Tigers. While the Tigers may have struggled to find success in the win column this season, their determination and heart were never in question. Match after match, they battled every opponent with grit and pride. Throughout the season, the Tigers gained more th