Wadena County Commissioners

$27 Million in Road and Bridge Projects Ahead

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, November 4. Transmission Line Drew Janke, an environmental compliance specialist with Minnesota Power, provided an update on the Maple River to Cuyuna 345 kV Transmission Line Project. This joint initiative by Minnesota Power, Otter Tail Power Company, and Great River Energy proposes to construct an approximately 160-mile-long, single-circuit 345 kV transmission l

Nov 11, 20251 min read

Future Management of Event Center Discussed

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com On October 28, the Wadena County Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss the future management of the county’s Event Center, formerly known as the 4-H building. Commissioner Jon Kangas was absent. Over the years, various groups have used the building, but most existing leases have now expired. With recent state approval for renovations, organizations including the Friends of Wadena County Youth, local 4-H, and representatives

Nov 4, 20251 min read

Will Softening Ordinance Language Encourage Growth?

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.con The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 21. Zoning Changes to Boost Housing and Development There was an extensive discussion regarding zoning policies in Wadena County. Commissioner Jon Kangas began by highlighting that the majority of the county’s land is designated A-2 and A-3 agricultural districts, which come with significant development restrictions. He argued these zoning regulations hind

Oct 28, 20252 min read

Commissioners Revisit Several Topics

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 14. Judicial Ditch #3 Obstruction A public hearing was held regarding the obstructions previously discussed in Orton Township. Property owners Timothy and Kristina Estabrooks addressed the issues pertaining to these obstructions. They highlighted a culvert (location A) installed to provide vehicle access across a ditch, which is currently sized at 24 inch

Oct 21, 20251 min read

Lease Stipulations Need to be Ironed Out

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 7. Extension Lease and Management of the Event Center The Wadena County Commissioners discussed the ongoing situation regarding the 4-H program and the leases for the event center building. Historically, the lease for the building was signed by 4-H. However, some commissioners expressed concern that the University of Minnesota was preparing a list of desi

Oct 14, 20252 min read