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Two Injured in Collision with Bear
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...
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A Little Girl, A Big Fight: Allison Dotzler's Battle with Leukemia
by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com What began as a few troubling symptoms last summer turned into a life-changing diagnosis for 10-year-old Allison Dotzler and her family. Today, the Christ the King fourth grader is in the fight of her life—and doing it with courage, humor and a community standing firmly behind her. Allison is the daughter of Michelle and Matthew Dotzler of Clarissa. She shares her busy household with siblings Marissa, Alexis and Jacob. Described by her
Mar 172 min read


Driver Crashes through Emergency Entrance at Hospital
On February 26, at around 8:25 p.m., officers from the Staples Police Department were dispatched to Lakewood Health System, County Road 83, in the city of Staples, for a report of a vehicle that had driven through the emergency room entry doors. It was also reported that the driver had sustained injuries as a result of the accident. Upon arrival, officers found that the driver was already receiving medical treatment from hospital staff. No additional injuries were reported.
Mar 31 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
Dec 16, 20251 min read


Lakewood Earns Prestigious Top Workplace Award
Lakewood Health System has earned the prestigious 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplace award for the fifth year in a row. The Top Workplace awards honor organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate. The winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. USA TODAY showcased the winners o
Nov 4, 20251 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 21, 20251 min read


Semi and SUV collide
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May 20, 20251 min read


Local hospital leaders ask for help to stop healthcare cuts
Leaders from four local hospitals—Astera Health, CHI St. Joseph’s Health, Lakewood Health System, and Perham Health—are speaking out....
May 20, 20251 min read


Jail Mental Health Needs Drive New Program For County
by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 18, covering a...
Mar 25, 20251 min read


Crash at Highway 210 and County Road 11 leaves two injured
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Jan 28, 20251 min read
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