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On Saturday, November 22, a curious line of lights was spotted in the sky near Wadena. These lights were Starlink satellite trains, which are long lines of satellites that can be seen shortly after SpaceX launches a new batch into orbit. When the satellites are still close together and reflecting sunlight, they move across the sky in a bright, evenly spaced formation known as a “train.” Over time, as the satellites reach their final orbits, they spread out and become much di

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, November 18. Demolition Landfill Chris McConn and Wade Miller from solid waste discussed a regional planning initiative for construction and demolition (C&D) landfills across nine counties, prompted by new state requirements for more protective landfill management. The project, funded by a $300,000 state grant, is exploring options to meet new rules for liners, le

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

According to the criminal complaint, on August 1, 2024, the St. Cloud Police Department began investigating a report of sexual abuse involving Aaron John Kuhn, 47, a priest with the Catholic Church, after receiving a tip from an individual regarding alleged abuse. An adult female reported that Kuhn engaged in multiple acts of sexual contact and sexual penetration with her between November 2019 and October 2022. At the time, Kuhn was providing the woman with spiritual directi

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners met with legislators during their regular meeting on September...

The Sentencing to Serve (STS) program in Todd and Wadena counties is continuing its operations despite the recent loss of a long-standing...

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Benjamin (BJ) and Amber Horstmann family from Wadena has been awarded the title of Wadena...

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 16....

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com Minnesota sheriffs and county attorneys gathered on June 5 at the State Capitol to demand...

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Benjamin (BJ) and Amber Horstmann family from Wadena has been awarded the title of Wadena...