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Medek Focuses on Listening and Learning

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 12. Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Planning and Zoning Administrator Deana Malone updated the commissioners on the progress of the county’s Comprehensive Plan and changes to zoning and subdivision rules. She mentioned that work with the consultant Hometown Planning started later than planned, kicking off in February instead of December, but is still generally o

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Commissioners Tighten Cannabis Rules to Protect Homes and Schools

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

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Solar Farm Decision Tabled Again after Lengthy Discussion

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com A proposed utility-scale solar project in Todd County was once again the focus of the Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on April 2 as representatives from US Solar and Westwood Professional Services returned with updated studies addressing concerns about farmland impacts, drainage, screening, and decommissioning costs. The meeting featured extensive discussion on revised project details, including a decommissioning plan ou

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Hemp and Cannabis Licensing is a Priority

by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale City Council held their regular meeting on Monday, April 13. Cannabis Licensing The city council discussed how to manage low-potency hemp and cannabis edibles now that local licensing is required following state approval. One local business has already received a license from the Office of Cannabis Management to sell low-potency edibles, prompting the need for the city to establish its own licensing process. Council me

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Commissioners Adopt the 2026 County Fee Schedule Excluding Park Fee and Cannabis

by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com At the regular Todd County Commissioner meeting held on October 21, Denise Gaida, auditor-treasurer, presented the County Fee Schedule for adoption with alterations and noted no public input was received. The park fee schedule was removed due to the Park Board meeting input. Adam Ossefoort, planning and zoning, requested C. Commercial & Industrial, 5. Cannabis Business Land Use Permit Fee, $1,000 per 100 sq. ft., be removed and Ca

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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

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