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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

To the Editor: January 2026 marks the 22nd annual National Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM)­—a call to action to better recognize and respond to this criminal, traumatic, and dangerous victimization. It is a time to spread awareness about stalking through this year’s theme “KNOW IT, NAME IT, STOP IT.” More than 1 in 5 women and approximately 1 in 10 men in the U.S. experience stalking in their lifetimes, but too often it goes unnamed and unaddressed. It takes all of us to b

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by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com At the regular Todd County Commissioner meeting on December 16, Jackie Bauer, Administrator, informed the commissioners that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources notified Todd County on October 22 that Minn. Stat. §97B.318 (the shotgun zone) will be repealed on January 1, 2026 and the county may choose to pass an ordinance limiting the types of firearms used to take deer under Minn. Stat 97B.031, subd. 7. However, Todd County is

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 Tim King Todd County Trump Resistance and Resist! Long Prairie held another Pro Democracy rally in Long Prairie on Saturday, November 22. It was the group’s seventh such protest since Donald Trump’s inauguration in January. The group also held a Know Your Constitutional Rights workshop, attended by over fifty people, in February. The November rally was attended by twenty-six people from Long Prairie and around the county. Protesters carried signs declaring “Kings are N

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 Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com Rabies primarily affects wild animals, but it can easily spread to domestic animals and livestock. Over the past year, 24 counties have confirmed cases of rabies. In 2024, there were 64 reported cases, and there have been 17 cases thus far in 2025. In Todd County, there were two reported cases in the past year: one in August 2024 and another in June 2025 involving a bat and a skunk. Wadena County reported one case in the past year, w

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