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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Todd County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 15. Commissioner Lew Noska was absent. The Commissioners approved the preliminary property tax levy at $21,018,734, a 6.6 percent increase . The total 2027 budget is proposed at $23,864,439, offset by $900,000 in planned use of fund balance and $1,945,705 in state program aids, with the remainder to be raised through local taxes. The levy reflects cost pre

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Todd County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 1. Commissioner Tim Denny was absent. The commissioners approved a hiring-freeze resolution on all newly created positions, requiring prior board approval before any new position can be created, posted, or recruited, while allowing exceptions when the board determines a hire is necessary to maintain essential county services, address public safety or legal

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

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Todd County Commissioners held their regular meeting on July 21. Moratorium on Data Centers After a work session on June 16 and a public hearing where no one spoke up, the Planning and Zoning staff, led by Adam Ossefoort, proposed a one year pause on new data centers. Ossefoort explained that the moratorium will allow the county to gather important information about the impact and benefits of data centers, including economic grow

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Todd County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7, followed by a work session. County may add staff to reduce wait times for care services Todd County Health and Human Services leaders told commissioners the county’s care coordination program is struggling to keep up with demand. Health and Human Services Director Jackie Och, Public Health Supervisor Kim DeCock and Social Services Supervisor Hilary Tumberg

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Todd County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 16. Hockey Association Rental Agreement County Coordinator Jackie Bauer presented an addendum to the existing storage agreement for the Expo Building. The county attorney reviewed the draft, but it did not yet include a rental dollar amount. Bauer summarized two outside estimates: a local realtor had suggested about $1.60 per square foot for commercial space, w

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com Preceding the regular Todd County Commissioners meeting held on June 2, during public comments, several residents and stakeholders addressed the board on due process violations and solar energy issues. Kevin Winkler expressed concerns about alleged due process violations involving county social services and court proceedings. He cited constitutional protections and federal civil rights law, urging commissioners to investigate what he be

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Todd County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21. Cannabis Business Ordinance The Todd County Planning Commission recommended that the county board adopt an amendment to Article XII of the Planning and Zoning Ordinance regulating cannabis businesses. Planning and Zoning Director Adam Ossefoort presented the proposed ordinance changes. He explained that the Planning Commission reviewed the amendment over

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