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Improvement projects at 39 Minnesota airports recently got clearance for takeoff, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced. MnDOT will award $8 million collectively for pavement improvement and turf rehabilitation, crack rehabilitation and removal of obstructions on runways and taxiways. Other projects include planning for stormwater pollution prevention, fuel pump replacements, facilities upgrades and maintenance and security lighting. Funding will support 57 p

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Todd County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 4. TWCC Update The Todd County Commissioners received an update on Todd-Wadena Community Corrections (TWCC) from Interim Director Michael Schommer. He shared that the agency has hired a consultant to evaluate TWCC’s effectiveness and to help plan for its future. The consultant is focusing on three main areas: how well the agency is performing and where it can

A 74-year-old Staples man is facing four felony charges after authorities allege he stole a trailer containing approximately $30,000 worth of merchandise belonging to Honor Flight North Dakota from the American Legion in Moorhead. According to a criminal complaint filed August 10 in Clay County District Court, Robert Joseph Andert, of Staples, is charged with three counts of felony theft and one count of first-degree damage to property. The charges stem from an August 3 inci

Primary election results are in for local, state and federal races following the August 11 election. In the Wadena County sheriff’s race, Bryan Savaloja led the field with 1,333 votes or 43.32 percent. Milo Scott received 560 votes or 18.20 percent, followed by Troy Wangsness with 471 votes which is 15.31 percent. Cory Carr received 437 votes, 14.20 percent, and Aaron Schiller received 276 votes, 8.97 percent. In the Republican primary for State Senate District 5, Mike Wien

I learned about an interesting folktale from the Old Farmer’s Almanac. August 17 marks the start of “Cat Nights,” a tradition rooted in an old Irish legend about witches and cats. According to this legend, a witch could change into a cat eight times, but on her ninth try, she would be stuck as a cat forever. This story is often linked to the saying that cats have nine lives. The Cat Nights folklore may be related to legends of the Cait Sidhe in Ireland and the Cait Sith in

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago August 15, 2001 All city employees full and part-time received raises at their annual employee evaluation/wage negotiation, with the exception of Butch Booker who had his sixth month evaluation approved. The three full-time employee’s: Bill Jedlicka, Sue Cuchna and Jon Barber, each received a $100 per month raise and the part-time employees all received a 25 cent per hour raise. ********** The Clarissa Flyers traveled to New York Mill

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago August 16, 2001 The Todd County Youth Advisory Council co-sponsored a ‘Summer Blast Teen Dance’ last Thursday at the Clarissa Ballroom. Teens could get a discount on the price of admission if they brought a copy of a tobacco or alcohol ad. The Youth Advisory Council hopes to involve teens with alcohol and tobacco free activities. ********** Saturday, August 11, was a beautiful day for the second annual Browerville Sportsman’s river

News from Eagle Bend's Past 25 Years Ago August 15, 2001 Connie Laing, Great River Regional Library Children Service Staff, is pictured with some of the children who attended the Secret Story Hour at the Eagle Bend Public Library on August 2. They enjoyed having books read to them, saw a short film and did a craft project. ********** This year’s ladies golf team champion was American National Insurance team consisting of Judy Hinzmann, Wanda Tepley, Darla Thompson, Tammi J

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago August 15, 2001 What is it like to go back to school when you have a family? Kristy Finck, Tyna Richter and Meg Schuller all went back to college within the past couple of years to complete their degrees in education. Kristy and Meg both have school-aged children. Meg completed her master’s degree in secondary English 7-12 and will be teaching at Battle Lake High School. Kristy will be finishing her student teaching at Wadena

Filing for municipal and school board candidacy was held Tuesday, July 14 through Tuesday, July 28. The general election will be held on November 3. The following are filings for cities, townships and school boards in Todd County. Bertha Mayor: Jennifer Blom, Tyler C. Darsow, Debra Kay Nelson. Council Member (Elect 2): Darren Beavers, Lauri A. Greiner, Tinah Johnson, Shari Moller. Browerville Mayor: Mark Andrew Nedoroscik, Hannah Wieshalla. Council Member (Elect 2): Chr