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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9. Bent Paddle Solar Project Tim Clement of Invenergy explained that the Verndale solar project remains at 110 megawatts of solar generation, with the possibility of adding battery storage in the future. One of the major changes since the company’s last visit is how the project will connect to the electric grid. Originally, Invenergy planned to connect by ta

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale School Board held their regular meeting on Monday, June 1. Board Member Chuck Dick was absent. Playground Removed Superintendent Jeannie Mayer gave an update on the playground project. She explained that the existing playground equipment was removed over the weekend. Mayer explained the current financial picture for the new playground. Community donations to date total $51,701.67. The school has contributed $92,001.88 f

We want to share an important reminder that Hwy. 10 is currently closed to through traffic between Co. Rd. 4 and Oink Joint Rd./140th St. through early July while crews replace the Whiskey Creek box culvert and complete critical underground work. Weather permitting, we’re on track to reopen before the Fourth of July weekend. Many motorists have been driving past the “Road Closed Ahead” signs in Verndale and continuing on Hwy. 10 instead of using the marked detour. When they

May 26 to early July Hwy 10 remains closed between Co. Rd. 4 and Harry Rich Dr. Next week, after the Memorial Day holiday, crews will continue working east. Hwy. 10 will then be closed from Co. Rd. 4 to Oink Joint Rd./140th St. for about five weeks to replace the Whiskey Creek box culvert and complete other underground work. Assuming Mother Nature cooperates, this will allow us to reopen the road in time for the Fourth of July weekend. What to expect Hwy. 10 will be closed f

CSAH 11 (SP 077-611-036) from the South County Line to TH 27 Work was scheduled to start here on April 22 for pavement surface milling operations and culvert lining repair work. The road remains open to traffic throughout construction with signage and flaggers present as needed during specific operations. Upon completion of milling, there will be segments of the highway that will be reclaimed (exist. pavement ground-up with base material below). Paving is anticipated for

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com A proposed utility-scale solar project in Todd County was once again the focus of the Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on April 2 as representatives from US Solar and Westwood Professional Services returned with updated studies addressing concerns about farmland impacts, drainage, screening, and decommissioning costs. The meeting featured extensive discussion on revised project details, including a decommissioning plan ou

MnDOT hosted an open house on Tuesday, April 7, to inform the public about the upcoming construction scheduled for 2026 in Wadena. Crews plan to resume work on the east end of Highway 10 starting the week of Monday, April 13, weather permitting. As in the previous year, significant changes are expected throughout Wadena. Generally, each work zone will have one lane open in each direction, except during detours. Residents and travelers should be prepared for narrow lanes, la

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will host a project open house on Tuesday, April 7, from 4-6 p.m., to learn about 2026 construction on Highways 10, 29 and 71. The drop-in-style event will be held at the Maslowski Wellness and Research Center, 17 Fifth St. SW, Wadena. A formal presentation will not be given; guests stop by at their convenience. The MnDOT project team, along with the prime contractor, Mathiowetz Construction, will be available to answer questions a

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com A proposed Todd County solar farm continues to move through the local approval process after receiving a Todd County Board of Adjustment variance to be located on land classified as prime farmland—despite a county ordinance that generally prohibits such development. The Eagle Bend Solar project, proposed by USS Eagle Bend Solar LLC, would be constructed on approximately 55 acres in Wykeham Township. The property, owned by Jean Greenwald

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com At the regular Todd County Commissioner meeting held on March 3, the commissioners approved the last phase of bringing the Recycling Recovery Facility into compliance. Mike Eberle, Solid Waste, stated that over the past two years, structural improvements to the recycling facility have been completed. Placement of liner steel on the facility walls is the last phase. Bids were solicited from five area contractors. Noska Construction was