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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, December 16. Final budget and property tax levy Heather Olson, auditor/treasurer, noted recent revenue adjustments and the impact of contracts and reserve funds. The county maintains a strong cash reserve position—about twelve months of expenses. In preparing the budget, the board and staff looked for opportunities to reduce costs and offset rising expenses. Ols

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MnDOT wants to give drivers a quick reminder: please slow down and yield to traffic in the new roundabout at the west end of Hwy. 10 at Co. Rd. 92. Roundabout The roundabout is designed to improve safety and traffic flow, but we’ve heard reports of drivers not adjusting to the new layout. As one Wadena resident put it: “Drivers on Highway 10 are used to just cruising straight into town without stopping. It’s a big change, but people are going way too fast and not yielding t

On December 9, state official released results from the 2025 Minnesota Student Survey, showed students reporting stronger connections to their schools and improvements in overall physical and mental health and wellbeing. The survey is one of the longest-running youth surveys in the nation, amplifying student voices across metro and Greater Minnesota schools. Schools and communities statewide use the data to improve programs, supports and services for young people. Minneso

by Coach Bob Schuller Browerville/Eagle Valley - 45, Osakis - 59 The Browerville/Eagle Valley Tigers took on the Osakis Silverstreaks in a competitive matchup, with Osakis holding a slim 25–22 lead at halftime. The Tigers played strong defense throughout the night, but struggled to find consistent offense. Turnovers proved costly for Browerville/Eagle Valley, as the Tigers committed 29 turnovers overall, including 17 in the second half. Osakis capitalized on those opportuni