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by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com At the regular Todd County Commissioners meeting held on February 3, the commissioners approved replacing the movable wall at the Expo Building for $18,875 from Eagle Fabricating. The building is used for the county fair, ice hockey, and various other organizations use it. The movable wall is moved two to three times a year. The original wood frame is very heavy, requires a large crew to move, and is dangerous when moving. The new wal

by Karin L. Nauber karin@inhnews.com The effort to redevelop the former Eagle Bend School building has reached an important milestone with the award of $4.31 million in agency deferred loans through Minnesota Housing. Agency deferred loans are a form of public financing that does not require immediate repayment. Instead, repayment is typically deferred for several decades and is only triggered if the property is sold, refinanced or no longer used for its intended affordable

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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on February 3. Finalists Selected For County Administrator The search for a county administrator is being led by Strategic Government Resources (SGR), a national recruitment firm. Michael Czymbor, Executive Vice President for Recruiting and a former city manager with 39 years of experience, is serving as the county’s consultant. The administrator position was posted December

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale School Board held their regular meeting on Monday, February 2. Special Olympics During a recent meeting, Tracy Mastin (Special Education), Brian Hartwig (K-12 PE/Health), Annie Mathison-Valley (SPED Teacher), and Jennifer Anderson (High School Special Education) shared their involvement with the Special Olympics. They learned about the Unified Champion Schools program, and thanks to their efforts, the high school has now

On Wednesday, January 28, at approximately 11:42 a.m., the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire in Section 24 of Blueberry Township. Upon the arrival of emergency responders, it was discovered that the attached garage of a home was fully engulfed in flames, and the fire was spreading to the house and an RV parked next to the garage. Fortunately, the occupants of the home were able to evacuate safely without injury... Subscribe to get the rest

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by Coach Heidi Sudbeck The LPGE-Browerville Lady Wolves sent seven wrestlers to the Section 6 tournament in Shakopee this last weekend. Section 6 is made up of A, AA, and AAA schools. The ladies knew they had their work cut out for them, but this was what they had been training for all season: a chance at a trip to the State Tournament. Sophomore Olivia Browen led the way with a 4-0 tournament and captured a championship, along with her fourth consecutive appearance in the

by Coach Bill Wagner The BHVPP Raiders showcased grit and determination at the Section 6A Girls Individual tournament, led by a dominant championship performance from Elora Wagner and a breakout run by eighth-grader Anika Bostic. Elora Wagner (148 lbs) – 1st Place entering the tournament as the #1 seed with a 32-2 record, Elora Wagner left no doubt about her status. Wagner secured her second consecutive trip to the MSHSL state wrestling meet with two dominant first-period p

by Coach Joe Schuller Pine River-Backus Edges Browerville/Eagle Valley in Tight Contest The Browerville/Eagle Valley Tigers came out strong on their home court but couldn’t hold off a late push from the Pine River-Backus Tigers, falling 65–62 in a tightly contested matchup. Browerville/Eagle Valley controlled much of the first half, building a solid 36–28 lead by the break. The home Tigers established themselves on the glass, using their size and effort to create extra oppo