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No Raise for Commissioners in 2026; 4-6.5% for Attorney, Auditor/Treasurer, Engineer, Recorder, Sheriff
by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, November 18. Demolition Landfill Chris McConn and Wade Miller from solid waste discussed a regional planning initiative for construction and demolition (C&D) landfills across nine counties, prompted by new state requirements for more protective landfill management. The project, funded by a $300,000 state grant, is exploring options to meet new rules for liners, le
Nov 252 min read


Short but Productive: Todd County Board Wraps in 23 Minutes
by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com The November 4 regular Todd County Commissioners meeting had a short agenda, lasting only twenty-three minutes. Commissioner Becker was absent due to a medical procedure. In other business: Accepted resignations: • Tyler Winkles, FT Deputy on October 24. • Eric Dahl, Seasonal Recreational Assistant October 3. • Lukas Duchene, Seasonal Recreational Assistant October 1. • Emma Drum, Seasonal Recreational Assistant August 17. Hired: •
Nov 111 min read


Initiative Foundation Awards $210,500 in grants to Astera, CentraCare, and Lakewood
The Initiative Foundation has awarded 17 grants totaling $740,000 through the Otto Bremer Trust’s Community Responsive Fund, supporting Central Minnesota nonprofits that are improving lives and strengthening communities. The Community Responsive Fund distributed $3 million to 64 organizations in Greater Minnesota. The Initiative Foundation helped administer the funding across Greater Minnesota to ensure resources reached local organizations that understand their community’s
Oct 211 min read


The State Authorizes Disaster Assistance for Todd County
Governor Tim Walz announced the authorization of emergency assistance for areas of Northwest and West Central Minnesota following severe...
Oct 71 min read


Counties Step Up as State Pulls Plug on STS Grant
The Sentencing to Serve (STS) program in Todd and Wadena counties is continuing its operations despite the recent loss of a long-standing...
Sep 302 min read


Commissioners Approve Resolution of $50K Safety Grant for New Radios
by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com Sheriff Allen requested approval of a resolution to submit an Impact Funding application to...
Sep 231 min read


High-Cost Administrator Search Scrapped—County Delays Administrator Hire until 2026; 4-H Building Faces $40K Sprinkler Surprise
by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 20. Administrator...
May 271 min read


Todd County Board of Commissioners: Commissioners Approve Funding; Law Enforcement, and Solid Waste get funds
by Debra Myer-Myrum news@inhnews.com During the Tuesday, March 4, Todd County Commissioner meeting department heads presented budgeted...
Mar 111 min read


Wadena County Commissioners: Commit to full-time 4-H funding, Bell Hill to close
by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, November 12. 4-H...
Nov 20, 20241 min read


A record-setting day of community impact
Almost $3 million was awarded to local nonprofit and government agencies through Sourcewell’s Community Impact Funding this June. Eleven...
Jul 24, 20241 min read
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