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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

Public safety and local government entities will soon receive over $2.2 million to improve their public service through Sourcewell’s Impact Funding. The recipients include 31 counties, cities, and townships, and 20 fire departments, police departments, and sheriff’s offices throughout Sourcewell’s central Minnesota service region. “These projects represent an incredible impact on our region’s communities,” said Paul Drange, director of regional services at Sourcewell. “Give

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

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com At the regular Todd County Commissioners meeting on December 2, Loren Fellbaum, Public Works engineer, and Jim Carstens, Birchdale Township supervisor, requested Todd County serve as the fiscal agent and engineer on behalf of Birchdale Township who is applying for 1.2 million from the State Local Road Improvement Funding (LRIF) to reclaim and repave two miles of Alcott Drive from the Stearns County Line to County State Aid Highway 15.

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

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: •

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

Governor Tim Walz announced the authorization of emergency assistance for areas of Northwest and West Central Minnesota following severe...

The Sentencing to Serve (STS) program in Todd and Wadena counties is continuing its operations despite the recent loss of a long-standing...

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com Sheriff Allen requested approval of a resolution to submit an Impact Funding application to...