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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

Area children gathered at the Verndale Fire Hall on Sunday, September 14, to learn first aid and fire extinguisher basics. The children received hands-on training in a wide range of emergency situations during the Kids First Aid program, organized by Keri Weiher and supported by the Verndale Fire Department, Astera Health, and the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office. Students learned from EMT Katlyn Dykhoff how to respond to seizures, including keeping the person safe, rolling

On Thursday, October 9, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting that an adult male had been injured by a falling tree. The incident occurred at a rural residence northeast of Menahga in Blueberry Township. First responders arrived at the scene and found that CPR had been initiated on the injured individual. Life-saving measures continued, but ultimately, the man was pronounced dead... Subscribe to get the rest of the story

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 23. Judicial...

The Wadena County Sheriff’s Office was proud to announce that Sgt. Bryan Savaloja was awarded the Joe Strub Memorial Award at the annual...

On Thursday, August 7, the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a trespassing incident in Section 10 of Thomastown Township....

On Thursday, August 7, the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a trespassing incident in Section 10 of Thomastown Township....

On July 27, at approximately 2:19 a.m., the Todd County Sheriff’s Office received a report of shots fired in the city of Eagle Bend. Todd...

On July 25, at 6:04 p.m., a Todd County deputy was on patrol in rural Villard Township in Todd County. The deputy observed a green...

The Wadena County Sheriff’s Office requested the public’s assistance in locating a missing man on July 16. Samuel Waln, 30, was last...