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Crews completed the temporary lanes on Hwy. 10 so the detour between Wadena and Verndale could be lifted. The road was reopened for travelers late Thursday afternoon, July 2. After the holiday weekend, construction along Hwy. 10 on both the east and west ends of the project continued, along with improvements on Hwy. 29. Hwy. 10 east of Hwy. 71 Drivers will be on the newly-paved existing roadway while crews construct the future westbound lanes. Expect head-to-head traffic w

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12, a 2024 Toyota Venza driven by Donald Gerald Jablonsky, 84, of Bismarck, North Dakota, was traveling eastbound on Highway 10 in Verndale. A 2015 Dodge Dart driven by Benjamin John Sellnow, 23, of Wadena, was traveling northbound on Brown Street when the vehicles collided at the intersection after one driver failed to see the other. Jablonsky and his passenger, Margie Ann Jablonsky, 79, of Bismarck, wer

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

A collision involving a bear and a 2006 Toyota Corolla occurred on April 17, at approximately 9:50 p.m., on westbound Highway 10, near milepost 106. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the vehicle, driven by Mary Jo Roggenkamp, 36, of Deer Creek, was traveling along the highway when it struck a bear in the roadway... Subscribe to get the rest of the story...

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 Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com A long awaited business on Highway 10 in Verndale has recently opened for coffee lovers. Brewed by Two is a coffee shop that its owners hope will become a daily stop for locals and a hub for the community. Owners Marlo Corona and LaDonna Norenberg opened on February 2, and their grand opening was held on February 12. The duo met eight years ago while working together at the Timberlake Hotel. What began as a workplace friendship h

MnDOT wants to give drivers a quick reminder: please slow down and yield to traffic in the new roundabout at the west end of Hwy. 10 at Co. Rd. 92. Roundabout The roundabout is designed to improve safety and traffic flow, but we’ve heard reports of drivers not adjusting to the new layout. As one Wadena resident put it: “Drivers on Highway 10 are used to just cruising straight into town without stopping. It’s a big change, but people are going way too fast and not yielding t

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