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by Karin L. Nauber karin@inhnews.com Before most people know what to do next, they’re already overwhelmed. An unexpected pregnancy can bring questions, fear, and uncertainty. For the past decade, the Pregnancy & Life Resource Center has been one place in the community of Long Prairie where people can come to slow things down, get answers, and figure out their next step. The organization, which first began meeting informally among local pastors, was inspired in part by exp

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com After 16 years of owning and running Double Eagle Golf & Grill, Dave and Theresa Lisson are handing over the keys to a new generation. The 9‑hole reversible course and full‑service restaurant just outside of Eagle Bend has been sold to Justin and Amber Wagner, a local couple who hopes to build on what the Lissons started while keeping the family‑friendly, small‑town character that has defined the business. The transition comes as th

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com Once nearly vanished from the state, the wild turkey has made a remarkable comeback in Minnesota—now standing as one of the state’s greatest conservation success stories. Today, these large, striking birds are a common sight across southern, western, and central Minnesota. Often traveling in flocks, wild turkeys can be seen along wooded edges bordering farm fields and pastures, a testament to decades of careful wildlife management and h

According to court documents, several charges against Father Aaron Kuhn were recently upgraded to felonies. He served as pastor of St. John the Baptist, Bluffton; St. Ann, Wadena; St. Joseph, Bertha; St. Hubert, Blue Grass; Assumption of Our Lady, Menahga; St. Michael, Motley; and Sacred Heart, Staples. On March 11, 2026, Kuhn was charged with stalking, which allegedly occurred from September 2019 to October 2022. However, the specific details of the stalking incidents rem

Father Joseph Herzing is facing five felony charges. The charges include stalking, third-degree criminal sexual conduct, and three counts of threats of violence. He served as a priest at the parishes of Christ the King in Browerville, St. Joseph in Clarissa, St. Joseph in Grey Eagle, St. Mary of Mount Carmel in Long Prairie, and St. John the Baptist in Swanville. Herzing was prohibited from all public ministry, pending the outcome of the judicial process. However, Herzing

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7. Zoom was shut down approximately 30 minutes into the meeting due to another hack of a pornographic nature. Jailer/Dispatchers Needed The Wadena County Commissioners decided to hire two more full-time jailer/dispatchers after a long discussion about problems with staffing, overtime costs, and safety at the county jail and dispatch center. Jail Administra

MnDOT hosted an open house on Tuesday, April 7, to inform the public about the upcoming construction scheduled for 2026 in Wadena. Crews plan to resume work on the east end of Highway 10 starting the week of Monday, April 13, weather permitting. As in the previous year, significant changes are expected throughout Wadena. Generally, each work zone will have one lane open in each direction, except during detours. Residents and travelers should be prepared for narrow lanes, la

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale School Board held their regular meeting on April 6. Career Fair Returns The PLC group comprised of Heather Lehmkuhl and Katie Tackman, K-12 School Counselor; Hanna Milligan, 7-12 Agriculture Teacher and Work Based Learning Coordinator; and Dr. Dan Stelck, High School Science, detailed an expanded and more interactive career fair planned for students in grades 7–12. The event will be held on April 23, in the new gym an