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The Minnesota Department of Transportation has awarded nearly $4.5 million to five freight rail projects to improve freight rail service that supports economic development in different regions of the state. The Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program, established in 1976, strengthens Minnesota’s freight economy through grants and loans for freight rail infrastructure projects that connect Minnesota goods and commodities to regional and international markets. Since 2017, $2

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Monday, June 22. Reforestation Work Following Pine Harvests The board heard an update on county forestry and approved site preparation work tied to earlier pine harvests. Heather Olson explained that two previously harvested county pine tracts need herbicide spraying this summer to control competing vegetation before replanting; the cost is $15,184. Because only one vendor

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Todd County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 16. Hockey Association Rental Agreement County Coordinator Jackie Bauer presented an addendum to the existing storage agreement for the Expo Building. The county attorney reviewed the draft, but it did not yet include a rental dollar amount. Bauer summarized two outside estimates: a local realtor had suggested about $1.60 per square foot for commercial space, w

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 5. 4-H Building Update County Engineer Anthony Maule reported on the work of the committee previously appointed by the board (Maule, Commissioners Stearns and Winkels, and representatives of Friends of Wadena County Youth). The group met three times earlier in the year to clarify the scope of the 4-H building project and review costs. The committee recommende

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21. Human Services Annual Report Wadena County Human Services presented its annual report, detailing key statistics and trends. Fiscal Supervisor Amy Gendron highlighted that total human services expenditures statewide reached approximately $21.46 billion, with Wadena County accounting for about $78.9 million. Key expenditures included: Support programs (ch

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

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Bertha City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, April 7, to review a proposed multi-million-dollar overhaul of the city’s water and wastewater systems. Project Engineer with Bollig Engineering Will O’Halloran and Funding Specialist with DEED/Small Cities Development Program Zach Bubany explained the city’s most pressing infrastructure needs, potential solutions, and state and federal funding options. Wastewater system stra

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has awarded nearly $4.5 million to five freight rail projects to improve freight rail service that supports economic development in different regions of the state. The Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program, established in 1976, strengthens Minnesota’s freight economy through grants and loans for freight rail infrastructure projects that connect Minnesota goods and commodities to regional and international markets. Since 2017, $

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7. Zoom was shut down approximately 30 minutes into the meeting due to another hack of a pornographic nature. Jailer/Dispatchers Needed The Wadena County Commissioners decided to hire two more full-time jailer/dispatchers after a long discussion about problems with staffing, overtime costs, and safety at the county jail and dispatch center. Jail Administra

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com At the regular Todd County Commissioners meeting held on March 17, the commissioners were presented information about the Todd County Energy Assistance Program (EAP) by Amy Zimmerman, Health and Human Services, along with a request to approve the EAP for Federal Fiscal Year 2027. EAP funds are available to assist both renters and homeowners who qualify with energy bills and/or homeowners who need additional assistance for heating syste