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To the Editor: The week of April 19–25 marks the 45th anniversary of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). It is an important time to recognize crime victims and survivors, to honor their experiences, and to make sure their voices are heard. When survivors speak, we all have an opportunity to listen, learn, and do better. This year’s theme, CommUNITY, highlights the strength that comes from people coming together to support victims. Survivors are supported every day

Township Election Day was Tuesday, March 10. Townships held their annual meeting and elections. They can choose to have elections on the second Tuesday in March or on election day in November. The township boards are made up of three supervisors, one clerk and one treasurer. The supervisors have the voting power to make decisions on behalf of the township residents. The clerk and treasurer are non-voting members who perform duties to manage township paperwork and finances.

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com Todd County officials continue to refine how cannabis businesses will be regulated locally, as the Planning Commission this month reviewed and updated proposed amendments to Article XII: Regulations on Cannabis Businesses within the Todd County Planning and Zoning Ordinance. The discussion builds on prior meetings and reflects growing urgency among county leaders to establish clear rules before additional cannabis business applications

To the Editor: April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month This month and throughout the year, Todd County Health and Human Services encourage all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Todd County a healthy place for children and families. By ensuring that parents have the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to care for their children, we can help prevent child abuse and neglect by making meaningful connections with children, youth and families in

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

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com A proposed Todd County solar farm continues to move through the local approval process after receiving a Todd County Board of Adjustment variance to be located on land classified as prime farmland—despite a county ordinance that generally prohibits such development. The Eagle Bend Solar project, proposed by USS Eagle Bend Solar LLC, would be constructed on approximately 55 acres in Wykeham Township. The property, owned by Jean Greenwald

On February 25, the Todd County Sheriff’s Office intercepted two fraud transactions totaling $33,400 in Todd County.  The phone scam started with fake Homeland Security agents calling citizens, claiming they would be arrested if they did not send money, or that their grandchildren had been arrested and that the payment would get the grandchild out of jail... Subscribe to get the rest of the story...

A Red Lake woman has been found guilty of five counts of first-degree murder and one count of arson following a two-and-a-half-week-long trial, announced U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen. On March 15, 2024, Jennifer Marie Stately, 37, attacked and killed two of her young children. The evidence at trial showed that Stately, when alone with the children at their home on Red Lake Nation, assaulted the boys causing numerous injuries and attacked them with a knife. She fatally stab

As James Scott’s parole hearing approaches on March 10, concerns have been raised by Todd County Sheriff Mike Allen regarding the implications of his potential release. Scott was convicted of first-degree murder for the killing of Dale Yungk in 1990, a case that continues to resonate within the community. Sheriff Allen has emphasized the importance of serving the entirety of Scott’s sentence, reflecting the views of local law enforcement and the community on the need for pu

To the Editor: February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time to address an issue that affects far too many young people. Research shows that one in three teens in the U.S. will experience some form of dating abuse—whether emotional, verbal, physical or digital—before adulthood. One of the most powerful ways to prevent dating violence is by teaching healthy relationship skills: • Boundaries. Boundaries are personal limits that protect emotional and physical well