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Todd County has a case of laboratory confirmed measles (rubeola), as identified by the Minnesota Department of Health Laboratory. This case is reflected on the Minnesota Department of Health Measles Disease Statistics website as of October 1, 2026. The case involves an unvaccinated adult who contracted measles while traveling within the United States. In accordance with data privacy laws and practices, no additional information about the individual or known contacts will be

To the Editor: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to remember survivors, honor those we’ve lost, and reaffirm our commitment to ending abuse in all its forms. In Minnesota alone, thousands of individuals—mostly women and children—seek help each year to escape abusive environments. Yet many more suffer in silence, afraid to speak out, unsure where to turn or unaware that help exists. Domestic violence thrives

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 22. Construction and Demolition Landfill Consultants from Stantec presented the final results of a nine‑county (Clay, Becker, Otter Tail, Wadena, Todd, Grant, Douglas, Stevens, and Pope) regional study on construction and demolition (C&D) waste in light of upcoming Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) rule changes. The proposed rules would require m

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The 2026 Todd County Farm Family award was given to the Rinde Family of Browerville. Rinde Farms started in 1981 when Roger and Bonnie moved their young family to their current farm site near Browerville after a few years on different farms, including some time near Motley. The operation has grown and evolved, but it remains connected to those early years. Bonnie worked for 39 years as a special education teacher in Browerville, whi

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Todd County Commissioners held their regular meeting and work session on Tuesday, August 18. Initiative Foundation The Initiative Foundation provided their annual update to the Todd County Board, requesting continued county support. Vice President of Philanthropy Carl Newbanks and President Brian Voerding shared that the foundation is celebrating its 40th year, focusing on small-business support, healthy communities, and local ph

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Todd County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 4. TWCC Update The Todd County Commissioners received an update on Todd-Wadena Community Corrections (TWCC) from Interim Director Michael Schommer. He shared that the agency has hired a consultant to evaluate TWCC’s effectiveness and to help plan for its future. The consultant is focusing on three main areas: how well the agency is performing and where it can

Filing for municipal and school board candidacy was held Tuesday, July 14 through Tuesday, July 28. The general election will be held on November 3. The following are filings for cities, townships and school boards in Todd County. Bertha Mayor: Jennifer Blom, Tyler C. Darsow, Debra Kay Nelson. Council Member (Elect 2): Darren Beavers, Lauri A. Greiner, Tinah Johnson, Shari Moller. Browerville Mayor: Mark Andrew Nedoroscik, Hannah Wieshalla. Council Member (Elect 2): Chr

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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com Visitors will have the opportunity to see a modern beef operation up close when Mike and Barb James host this year’s Breakfast on the Farm at their rural Browerville farm. The James family raises beef calves weighing between 400 and 850 pounds and finishes approximately 500 to 600 head a year on their 116-acre farm, located just south of Don’s Store off Highway 21. They also rent out hay land and grow corn to feed their cattle. Mik

Donnie and Carolyn Middendorf built their farm from the ground up, but their roots in agriculture run deep. Donnie was raised on his family’s farm near Sauk Centre and spent his early years farming alongside his Uncle Bill. In 1995, he purchased a farm near Long Prairie, just across the road from where Carolyn was raised on a dairy farm. They married in 1997 and began milking 52 Holsteins in a tie stall barn. Since then, the operation has evolved considerably. Today, they