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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Bertha-Hewitt School is now one of 80 schools across 45 school districts in Minnesota that has adopted solar power, thanks to a grant from the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Solar for Schools Program. The Solar for Schools initiative provides incentives for installing solar energy systems at public K-12 schools, as well as state colleges and universities. The program offers several benefits to schools, students, communitie

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com At the regular Todd County Commissioners meeting held on January 20, the commissioners approved serving as the sponsoring agency for the Transportation Alternatives Grant application submitted by the Staples Historical Society for the Staples Northern Pacific Railway Depot Second-Floor Access Improvements project. The county would enter into the necessary agreements with MnDOT and the Staples Historical Society will administer Federal

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20. Event Center Project On January 14, a meeting was held to discuss the 4-H Building/Event Center remodel project with Commissioner Brian Winkels, County Engineer Anthony Maule, Widseth Architectural Designer Trevor Guck, and six representatives from the Friends of Wadena County Youth (FOWCY). Dan Sartell of the FOWCY shared that he worked with CoBuilt C

Demolition began on the 113 year old former Bertha Creamery building in early December, and is wrapping up through January. by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com For more than a century, the Bertha Cooperative Creamery stood as a symbol of rural ingenuity, cooperation, and resilience in an ever changing industry. What began in the late 19th century as a bold experiment by local farmers grew into one of Minnesota’s most productive dairy operations, shaping both the local

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The building rendering for the 4-H/Event Center renovation project at the Wadena County Fairgrounds was created with help from Widseth architects and engineers. Commissioners said the project needs to be scaled back to lower costs. by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, January 13. Commissioner Murlyn Kreklau was absent. Event Center Tony Hansen, serving as Regional Director of Minnesota Extension, sha

Browerville Public Schools is excited to announce the full completion of the new high school gymnasium. This project is an achievement built on community support, careful planning, and a shared commitment to students. What began as an urgent rebuilding following the unexpected April 2023 collapse of the former gym has now become a state-of-the-art facility designed to serve Browerville for generations. “This was a major investment in the future of our district,” said Super

The Browerville School dedicated the new gym to Harvey Christensen on Saturday, December 6. The Christensen family is pictured: Tucker Alstead, Kennedi Alstead, Kelli Alstead, Wendi Emery, Brandan Emery, Brady Emery and Duane Emery. At right, the plaques denoting the dedication of the Harvey Christensen Court were handed to his daughters. Pictured are Kelli, on the left, hugged by School Board Chair Bob Bryniarski, and Wendi, on the right, hugged by Superintendent Scott Vedbr

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com At the regular Todd County Commissioner meeting held on November 18, the commissioners held a lengthy discussion on the county gravel roads to tar roads plan. The meeting agenda was amended to add 8.0 Resolution to Pave County Road 81. Commissioner Becker stated at the fall public works road meeting County Road 81 was brought up for discussion. It has been brought up for fourteen years. Residents were told it would be up for tarring

by Karin L. Nauber karin@inhnews.com A vision that began several years ago by members of American Legion Post 213 is now taking shape at the Clarissa Memorial Park. The project, which includes a redesigned and expanded memorial space, aims to honor veterans from all branches of the United States military through a meaningful and lasting tribute. Plans for the park include a display of flags representing each military branch, a metal archway marking the entrance to the memor