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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

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com At the regular Todd County Commissioner meeting held on March 3, the commissioners approved the last phase of bringing the Recycling Recovery Facility into compliance. Mike Eberle, Solid Waste, stated that over the past two years, structural improvements to the recycling facility have been completed. Placement of liner steel on the facility walls is the last phase. Bids were solicited from five area contractors. Noska Construction was

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