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Sheriff's Lobby to House a Medication and Sharps Collection Box Distribution Site
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
Jan 131 min read


Commissioners Decline to Act on Firearm Ordinance
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 §97B.318 (the shotgun zone) will be repealed on January 1, 2026 and the county may choose to pass an ordinance limiting the types of firearms used to take deer under Minn.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
Dec 23, 20251 min read


Commissioners and Birchdale Township Collaborate on Alcott Drive Project
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.
Dec 9, 20251 min read


Heated Debate Erupts Over Plan to Tar County Gravel Roads
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
Nov 25, 20251 min read


Short but Productive: Todd County Board Wraps in 23 Minutes
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: •
Nov 11, 20251 min read


Commissioners Adopt the 2026 County Fee Schedule Excluding Park Fee and Cannabis
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
Oct 28, 20251 min read


Commissioners Approve Resolution of $50K Safety Grant for New Radios
by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com Sheriff Allen requested approval of a resolution to submit an Impact Funding application to...
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: Dear Todd County Commissioners Barb Becker, Tim Denny, Bob Byers, Lew Noska and Randy Neumann, Your role as a Todd...
Aug 26, 20252 min read


Todd County Secures 2026 Energy Assistance Program for Residents
by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com On August 5, Todd County Commissioners met with a quorum having three commissioners in attendance....
Aug 12, 20251 min read


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