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According to court documents, Father Joseph Herzing, a priest of the diocese of St. Cloud, was charged on November 26, in Stearns County District Court, with multiple felony offenses stemming from alleged conduct involving a single adult. The charges include felony stalking for an alleged pattern of conduct intended to terrorize the victim, third-degree criminal sexual conduct for alleged sexual penetration while in a prohibited occupational relationship, and three felony co

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, December 16. Final budget and property tax levy Heather Olson, auditor/treasurer, noted recent revenue adjustments and the impact of contracts and reserve funds. The county maintains a strong cash reserve position—about twelve months of expenses. In preparing the budget, the board and staff looked for opportunities to reduce costs and offset rising expenses. Ols

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MnDOT wants to give drivers a quick reminder: please slow down and yield to traffic in the new roundabout at the west end of Hwy. 10 at Co. Rd. 92. Roundabout The roundabout is designed to improve safety and traffic flow, but we’ve heard reports of drivers not adjusting to the new layout. As one Wadena resident put it: “Drivers on Highway 10 are used to just cruising straight into town without stopping. It’s a big change, but people are going way too fast and not yielding t

On December 9, state official released results from the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey, showed students reporting stronger connections to their schools and improvements in overall physical and mental health and wellbeing. The survey is one of the longest-running youth surveys in the nation, amplifying student voices across metro and Greater Minnesota schools. Schools and communities statewide use the data to improve programs, supports and services for young people. Minneso

by Coach Bob Schuller Browerville/Eagle Valley - 45, Osakis - 59 The Browerville/Eagle Valley Tigers took on the Osakis Silverstreaks in a competitive matchup, with Osakis holding a slim 25–22 lead at halftime. The Tigers played strong defense throughout the night, but struggled to find consistent offense. Turnovers proved costly for Browerville/Eagle Valley, as the Tigers committed 29 turnovers overall, including 17 in the second half. Osakis capitalized on those opportuni

by Coach Austin Selvey After opening the season against several talented teams, the Bertha-Hewitt Bears earned their first win of the year Friday night with a road victory at Laporte. The Bears are currently 1–4 on the season and will play two more games on Monday and Tuesday before Christmas break. The Bears opened their season at home on December 4 with a Park Region Conference matchup against the Henning Hornets, a top-five-ranked team in the state. Henning’s pressure de

by Coach Michael Arvidson The final week of the first half started with BHVPP traveling to Pine River on Tuesday for a Triangular with Osakis and the host Road Crew. First up were the Silverstreaks, as the Raiders got things rolling and took care of business, winning the first eight matches, highlighted by two ranked wins, to put the dual out of reach before Osakis could get on the board.  We picked up a forfeit in one of the final five matches to seal the deal 44-20. The n

by Coach Bill Wagner The Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale-Parkers Prairie (BHVPP) Girls Wrestling team got a lot of valuable mat time at the Sertoma Girls Tournament in Grand Forks, North Dakota, with every wrestler getting at least three matches while competing in the Varsity brackets, including a championship title. Wagner had a dominant day, going undefeated with three victories, all secured by pin. She started her tournament with a quick pin over B. Traxler of TRG in 1:05, follow

In the blink of an eye, Christmas is here. The past few weeks have been a blur—busy schedules, endless errands, and the familiar realization that I’m still shopping for gifts. This time of year always makes me think about where our traditions come from and how they change over time. When that curiosity mixes with my love of mythology, folklore, and the paranormal, it leads me to stories far older—and far darker—than the holiday season we know today. Long before Santa’s sleig