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LEGAL: Wadena Council Minutes 6-2

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LEGAL: Wadena Council Minutes 6-2

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Regular Meeting June 2, 2025 Read Article

Local Takes over Ownership of Sully's Steamers

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Local Takes over Ownership of Sully's Steamers

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What started as a pandemic-era job quickly turned into a full-circle hometown success story, according to a news release. This spring Brevard native Beth DeMoss officially became the owner of Sully’s Steamers in downtown Brevard.See the Story

Area Softball: Pierz a Win Away From Section Final

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Area Softball: Pierz a Win Away From Section Final

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WAITE PARK — Laura Young drove in Liz Gross for the game’s only run as No. 5 Pierz eliminated No. 9 Holdinford 1-0 in the Section 6-2A Elimination Bracket Tuesday, May 27. Young went 2-4 with a double and the RBI. Macy Sadlovsky also doubled and went 2-3. Pierz’s Erin Thesing scattered three hits and four walks and struck out one for the complete-game victory. Holdingford 0 3 0 Pierz 1 6 2 WP: Erin Thesing. LP: Cali Opatz. 2B: Prz-Laura Young, M…See the Story

Community attends MnDOT construction kickoff at Maslowski Wellness and Research Center

WADENA — Community members, alongside city and county officials gathered at the Maslowski Wellness and Research Center on Monday, June 2, to meet the Minnesota Department of Transportation project team who will be leading the highways 10/71/29 construction projects. The public was invited to attend to get the full scoop on the major roadwork projects scheduled, with MnDOT crews already starting with the prep-work along Highway 10. The meeting pr…Wadena · Wadena Read Article

City launches Adopt-a-Flower-Bed program to beautify public spaces

WADENA — The city of Wadena is inviting residents, businesses and community organizations to get their hands dirty for a good cause. The city's public works department is seeking volunteers to help maintain various flower beds located throughout the city through the Adopt-a-Flower-Bed program. Wadena is known as a city of parks; however, it also features a variety of flower beds that add to the charm and beauty of the city. One of the more promi…Wadena · Wadena Read Article

LEGAL: Wadena Council Minutes 5-27

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Special Meeting May 27, 2025Wadena · Wadena Read Article

Super One Foods Wadena partners with Wadena County Humane Society to raise over $1,300 for the shelter

WADENA — Super One Foods in Wadena partnered with the Wadena County Humane Society on a fundraising drive to raise money for surgical and medical equipment needed at the local shelter. These contributions will help to provide low-cost clinic events for neutering cats and kittens in the community. "A big thank you to everyone in our community who chose to participate, customers donated $1,215.16, and Purina contributed $150.00, for a total donati…Wadena · Wadena Read Article

Track and Field: Pine River-Backus athletes advance to section meet

WADENA — Callie Norman (triple jump) and Arya Compton (pole vault) placed first for the Pine River-Backus girls at the Subsection 22, Section 6A track and field meet Thursday, May 22. The two qualified for the section meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 29, in Pelican Rapids. Also advancing for the Tigers were Norman (100 dash), Ella Dahl (long and triple jumps) and the 4x100 relay of Dahl, Compton, Ella Brewer and Norman. On the boys’ side, Isaiah Do…Track and Field · Wadena Read Article

Wadena County board delays administrator hire, names Olson as interim through 2025

WADENA — The Wadena County Board of Commissioners made the decision to take a step back from hiring a new county administrator to allow for additional time to reassess needs. The board has been struggling with finding qualified candidates, despite working with David Drown Associates (DDA), a Minneapolis-based human resource consulting firm hired by the county to assist with the search to replace former county administrator CJ Holl. The county ha…Wadena · Wadena Read Article

Track and Field: WDC, BHV advance a host of athletes

WADENA — Wadena-Deer Creek’s Amber Collins won the 400-meter dash and was second in the 200 dash Thurday, May 22, during the Subsection 22, Section 6-1A meet. Collins won the 400 in 1:00.83 and ran a 25.8 in the 200 dash. Taya Larson added a third-place finish in the 300 hurdles. Lydia Oldakowski, Addison Hillukka, Faylynn Juaire and Collins finished third in the 4x400 relay. The foursome of Abby Peterson, Oldakowski, Larson and Kiyanne Maxwell …Wadena · Wadena Read Article

Over 100 WDC students honored at 42nd annual Fine Arts Banquet

WADENA — The Wadena Rotary Club hosted the 42nd annual Fine Arts Banquet at the Wadena-Deer Creek middle/high school on May 5. Over 100 WDC students were recognized for their accomplishments in art, band, choir, drama, and speech. The Fine Arts Banquet began in 1982 to acknowledge students for their involvement in the fine arts. Started by Dick Hess, a longtime member of Wadena Rotary Club, and former Wadena Pioneer Journal editor, who felt the …Wadena · Wadena Read Article

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