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by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com At the regular Todd County Commissioner meeting held on February 17, the Todd County Commissioners and Todd Soil and Water (SWCD) Board of Supervisors held their annual joint meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss SWCD’s accomplishments for the past year and the work plans for the coming year. District Manager Deja Anton shared a PowerPoint of information on the activities of the SWCD. As part of the comprehensive planning,

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com At the regular Todd County Commissioners meeting held on February 3, the commissioners approved replacing the movable wall at the Expo Building for $18,875 from Eagle Fabricating. The building is used for the county fair, ice hockey, and various other organizations use it. The movable wall is moved two to three times a year. The original wood frame is very heavy, requires a large crew to move, and is dangerous when moving. The new wal

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com At the regular Todd County Commissioners meeting held on January 20, the commissioners approved serving as the sponsoring agency for the Transportation Alternatives Grant application submitted by the Staples Historical Society for the Staples Northern Pacific Railway Depot Second-Floor Access Improvements project. The county would enter into the necessary agreements with MnDOT and the Staples Historical Society will administer Federal

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com At the regular Todd County Commissioner meeting held on January 6, the commissioners approved the Todd County Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee’s request to fund the purchase of a medication drop box, sharps collection box, and naloxon distribution site to be housed at the sheriff’s office lobby for $4,570.57 as presented by Jackie Och and Katherine Mackedanz, Health and Human Services. The location would be open 24 hours a day as it

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 §97B.318 (the shotgun zone) will be repealed on January 1, 2026 and the county may choose to pass an ordinance limiting the types of firearms used to take deer under Minn.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 Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com At the regular Todd County Commissioner meeting held on November 18, the commissioners held a lengthy discussion on the county gravel roads to tar roads plan. The meeting agenda was amended to add 8.0 Resolution to Pave County Road 81. Commissioner Becker stated at the fall public works road meeting County Road 81 was brought up for discussion. It has been brought up for fourteen years. Residents were told it would be up for tarring

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com The November 4 regular Todd County Commissioners meeting had a short agenda, lasting only twenty-three minutes. Commissioner Becker was absent due to a medical procedure. In other business: Accepted resignations: • Tyler Winkles, FT Deputy on October 24. • Eric Dahl, Seasonal Recreational Assistant October 3. • Lukas Duchene, Seasonal Recreational Assistant October 1. • Emma Drum, Seasonal Recreational Assistant August 17. Hired: •

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com At the regular Todd County Commissioner meeting held on October 21, Denise Gaida, auditor-treasurer, presented the County Fee Schedule for adoption with alterations and noted no public input was received. The park fee schedule was removed due to the Park Board meeting input. Adam Ossefoort, planning and zoning, requested C. Commercial & Industrial, 5. Cannabis Business Land Use Permit Fee, $1,000 per 100 sq. ft., be removed and Ca

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com Sheriff Allen requested approval of a resolution to submit an Impact Funding application to...