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Todd County has a case of laboratory confirmed measles (rubeola), as identified by the Minnesota Department of Health Laboratory. This case is reflected on the Minnesota Department of Health Measles Disease Statistics website as of October 1, 2026. The case involves an unvaccinated adult who contracted measles while traveling within the United States. In accordance with data privacy laws and practices, no additional information about the individual or known contacts will be

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Bertha Area Sportsmen’s Club (BASC) has officially established a dedicated 17-acre sporting park just outside of Eagle Bend. The club is already celebrating a significant milestone: 83-year-old member Jim Harrison recently achieved a perfect score of 25 straight on the trap range. What began decades ago as a small group of local shooters borrowing space in gravel pits has evolved into a fully developed facility designed for trap

A Hewitt woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Sunday evening, October 4, on Highway 29 in Compton Township, Otter Tail County. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash was reported at approximately 6:56 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 29 and County Highway 75. A 2007 Volvo semi was traveling eastbound on Highway 29 while a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound when the vehicles collided... Subscribe to get the rest of the story...

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Minnesota voters will decide on November 3 whether to change the state Constitution to alter how the Permanent School Fund is invested and how money from the fund is distributed to public schools. The proposed constitutional amendment, would take effect July 1, 2027, if approved. The amendment would change the constitutional rules governing the fund while leaving its purpose of supporting Minnesota schools in place. The ballot question asks: “Shall the Minnesota Constitutio

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For 75 years, Minnesota’s wildlife management areas (WMAs) have provided places for people to hunt, fish and enjoy the great outdoors. Now, the National Wild Turkey Federation and its partners are helping celebrate that legacy by inviting the public to share their own WMA experiences. In honor of the 75th anniversary of Minnesota’s WMA system, the Minnesota DNR and its partners are hosting a photo contest highlighting the people, wildlife and landscapes found on WMAs across

Four people were rescued on Friday evening after a paddle boat capsized on Eagle Lake southwest of Frazee, according to the Becker County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office received a report at approximately 7:37 p.m. of a boat capsizing with three people in the water. When deputies arrived, they found a paddle boat equipped with a trolling motor overturned. One person had already reached shore, while three others were clinging to the overturned boat. A deputy sergeant

by Coach Jared Hoemberg The Bertha-Hewitt Bears may be 0-4, but head coach Jared Hoemberg believes the foundation being built within the program is stronger than the record indicates. The past two weeks have provided plenty of examples. When Carlton-Wrenshall folded its varsity program, Bertha-Hewitt made the most of an unexpected situation by hosting Laporte for a full night of football. The Junior High played at 4:30 p.m., followed by the JV at 6:00, before K-6 elementar