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Sheriff's Lobby to House a Medication and Sharps Collection Box Distribution Site
by Debra Meyer-Myrum news@inhnews.com At the regular Todd County Commissioner meeting held on January 6, the commissioners approved the Todd County Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee’s request to fund the purchase of a medication drop box, sharps collection box, and naloxon distribution site to be housed at the sheriff’s office lobby for $4,570.57 as presented by Jackie Och and Katherine Mackedanz, Health and Human Services. The location would be open 24 hours a day as it
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Warmer Temps Create a Frosty Scene
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From Stable to City; Blashack's Nativity Grows into a Living Bethlehem
by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com When one thinks of the Nativity, the image is familiar—Mary and Joseph in a humble stable, surrounded by farm animals, with an angel nearby. Edward Blashack of Bertha has taken that traditional scene and expanded it far beyond the stable, transforming it into an entire city complete with camps, farmland, and intricate details that bring the story to life on a much larger scale. The basement of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bertha
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Verndale School Board Members Retain Their Positions
by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale School Board held their regular meeting on Monday, January 5, which began with the organizational meeting. Scott Veronen will continue as board chair, Chris Youngbauer remains vice chair, Tahna Rurup is still the clerk, and Tyler Fisher continues as treasurer. Board compensation remains the same: $80 for regular board meetings, $50 additional for the chair, and $60 for extra meetings or committee meetings. Budget Revisio
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Renovations Stalled and Still No Water at Event Center
by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Wadena County Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday, January 6. Commissioner Ron Noon was elected board chair and Brian Winkles as vice chair. Still No Water At Event Center Dan Sartell from the Friends of Wadena County Youth explained that a contractor had pulled a permit to extend the water main into the building but failed to complete the work, leaving the facility without water and stalling further renovations,
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Sheriff Carr Will Not Seek a Sixth Term
After much thought and reflection, I want to share that I will not be seeking a sixth term as Wadena County Sheriff. I have been truly blessed to serve this profession for 32 years and to be elected to five terms as your sheriff. There is no greater honor than being chosen by the people of Wadena County to serve you as your sheriff. I am deeply grateful to the citizens of Wadena County for the trust you have placed in me, and to those who came before me who laid the foundati
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