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Verndale Police Department is Dissolved
by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale City Council held their regular meeting on Monday, November 10. Police Department Dissolved The Verndale City Council discussed the future of the Verndale Police Department. Sheriff Mike Carr Jr. explained if the city approved the change, to contract with the sheriff’s department for services, the proposal would move to the county board for final approval. The targeted date for the transition was January 1, giving both
Nov 181 min read


Residents Split on Local Police vs Sheriff Coverage
by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale City Council held a public hearing to discuss the future of the local police department, considering whether to maintain the department or contract services with the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO). The city was presented with three options: continue with a part-time city police force, contract for 30 hours of service per week with the county or rely solely on the county for emergency response. The public indicate
Oct 211 min read


Wadena driver taken to hospital after collision with semi
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, on Wednesday, October 30, at 1:02 p.m., a Volvo semi truck, driven by Selim Dizdar, 67, of...
Nov 6, 20241 min read


Shultz killed in motorcycle accident; Ekholm faces criminal charges
On Saturday, August 31, at approximately 9:38 p.m., the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a crash near the...
Sep 11, 20241 min read


Two arrested in pursuit
On Thursday, March 31, at approximately 3:18 p.m., the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office was advised there was a stolen vehicle out of...
Apr 5, 20221 min read


Welcome Officer Erickson
by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com Verndale has a new officer patrolling the town. Garrett Erickson, 20, of Menahga is happy to be...
Oct 19, 20211 min read


Child injured in farming accident
On Tuesday, March 30, at approximately 4:29 p.m., the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office received an emergency call regarding an individual...
Apr 6, 20211 min read


Three-year-old dies in farm accident
On March 18, at 3:42 p.m., the Todd County Sheriff’s Office responded to a farm accident that occurred at a residence on County Road 11...
Mar 23, 20211 min read


Juvenile strikes horse in crash
On Tuesday, February 9, at approximately 10:10 p.m., the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a one-vehicle crash with...
Feb 16, 20211 min read


Driver transported to the hospital after semi rollover
On Wednesday, January 20, at approximately 3:37 p.m., the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a semi that was rolled...
Jan 26, 20211 min read
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