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Bryan Rodriguez, 18, of Long Prairie, was tragically killed in a single-vehicle rollover just before 9 p.m. on May 14 when he lost control of his vehicle, crossing Highway 71 from Riverside Drive. The incident was confirmed by the Minnesota State Patrol, which reported that Rodriguez was not wearing a seatbelt... Subscribe to get the rest of the story...

by Karin L. Nauber karin@inhnews.com The Annual Todd County Council on Aging Volunteer Recognition, Training, and Monthly Meeting was held Saturday, April 11, at the Clarissa Ballroom, with approximately 75 volunteers and guests in attendance. The day began with a pop-up volunteer fair featuring several local agencies. Morning entertainment was provided by the musical group Homemade Jammin, a bluegrass, folk, old-time, and campfire sing-along band. Their performance was spo

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com A new Pickle Princess Pageant is being established in Hewitt, providing local girls from Bertha and Hewitt the opportunity to don crowns and sashes while serving as positive role models at parades and community events. At a recent planning meeting, organizer Jennie Flanery outlined the structure of the pageant, emphasizing that the focus will be on fun, community spirit, and individuality rather than strict pageant formalities. Flan

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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale City Council held their regular meeting on Monday, May 11. New City Council Member Heather Ewert was sworn in. Cannabis Ordinance The city is tightening a new cannabis and low‑potency hemp ordinance. Council members directed staff to require that age‑compliance checks be handled by the county, not city staff, and to remove fixed sales hours for low‑potency hemp products, since those are already sold in existing businesse

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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 12. Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Planning and Zoning Administrator Deana Malone updated the commissioners on the progress of the county’s Comprehensive Plan and changes to zoning and subdivision rules. She mentioned that work with the consultant Hometown Planning started later than planned, kicking off in February instead of December, but is still generally o

A viral video circulating in the area involving Three Two0 PredPatrol and posted online April 25 shows a man posing as a 13-year-old girl online before arranging to meet Patrick Lyndon Walker at the St. Cloud Mall. According to the video, Walker allegedly sent sexually explicit photos to the decoy before being confronted at the meeting location. The video can be viewed at www.facebook.com/320pp. A petition for civil commitment has been filed by Todd County Human Services for