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Budget busters: Wadena saw nearly three feet of snow in March, city dips deep into snow removal budget
Dan Kovar and his Public Works crew ranked as some of the biggest "movers" in Wadena during the month of March. What they were moving was a frozen,...
 News / government and politics 1 hour 58 min ago
The exterior of the Trinity Building was refreshed with a new paint job. One of many projects done on the building, including installing a new roof. Dan Broten/For the Journal.
A historic journey: Saved Henning Trinity Building on its way onto National Register of Historic Places
The Trinity building in Henning has seen a lot of change since 2015. The old Lutheran church was on the brink of falling apart and needed a lot...
 community / history April 24, 2018 - 3:36pm
Ask A Trooper: How do troopers help people with opioid addiction?
Question: I've heard the Minnesota State Patrol is carrying around some stuff to help people that might have an issue with opioid abuse. Can you talk more about that? Thanks for all you do! Answer: A Minnesota state trooper's job is surprisingly varied. Sure, you'd expect them to...
 opinion / columns April 24, 2018 - 3:31pm
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Grief support group to meet May 1
Tri-County Health Care will host its monthly Grief Support Group on Tuesday, May 1, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Wesley Conference Room at Tri-County Health Care in Wadena. The group's purpose is to offer understanding, suggestions for coping, support, friendship and hope to bereaved...
 community April 24, 2018 - 12:57pm
Veterans: VA Compensation/Care for Project 112/SHAD
Project 112/SHAD (Shipboard Hazard and Defense) is the name of the program for both shipboard and land-based biological and chemical testing conducted by the U.S. military between 1962 — 1973. VA will provide physical examinations to veterans who participated in the testing. Veterans...
 columns / opinion April 24, 2018 - 12:32pm
Wadena-Deer Creek's Kyla Ness starts the 2018 softball season off with a single. It was one of nine hits for the Wolverines as they opened the new season with a 15-0 mercy rule victory over Staples-Motley. Jason Groth/Pioneer Journal
Wolverines blast Staples-Motley in opener
It was a long wait, but in the end it was worth it for the Wadena-Deer Creek softball team. The Wolverines cruised to a 15-0 victory over the...
 sports / softball April 23, 2018 - 9:23pm
Colby Schertler threw snow with a John Deere snowblower Wednesday afternoon on the varsity baseball field. Brian Hansel/Pioneer Journal
Shovels and sleds replace bats and gloves
"We just want to play baseball," Wadena-Deer Creek Head Baseball Coach Kyle Dykhoff said as he stood on the infield of the varsity field Wednesday...
 News April 19, 2018 - 11:16am
Kathleen Novak will be the guest speaker at the Book Ends event April 14. Courtesy photo.
Kathleen Novak to visit Wadena for Book Ends
Book Ends, monthly meet-the-author event in Wadena, welcomes Minnesota novelist Kathleen Novak on April 14. Novak is a native Minnesotan from...
 entertainment / books April 18, 2018 - 9:30am
Northern Lights Chorale concerts coming soon
Northern Lights Chorale will be performing their spring concert April 22 at 3 p.m. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Sebeka. They will perform a second concert April 22 at 7 p.m. at Karvonen Chapel in Wadena, 419 2nd Street NE., two blocks east of Tri-County Hospital. Enjoy your...
 entertainment / music April 18, 2018 - 9:06am
Denim Day held April 25
Each April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is observed throughout the United States to raise awareness of sexual violence. Sexual violence, while prevalent in our so­ciety, is not just a national issue. It unfortu­nately affects many individuals in our local communities as...
 community / events April 16, 2018 - 12:48pm
A firre driven by a northwest wind quickly consumed TJ's Detailing on Ash Ave. in Wadena Monday morning. Wadena and Verndale firefighters responded to the scene. Brian Hansel/Pioneer Journal play button
Crews fight blaze at TJ's Detail in Wadena
Emergency personnel fought a large fire starting at about 9 a.m. Monday at TJ's Detail in Wadena. Wadena and Verndale fire departments responded...
 News April 16, 2018 - 10:53am
Shane Motchenbacher was named to the All-Minnesota Academic Team. Courtesy photo.
Motschenbacher among M State students named to All-Minnesota academic team
Four students at Minnesota State Community and Technical College have been named to the All-Minnesota Academic Team in recognition of their leadership,...
 community / people April 16, 2018 - 8:06am
Veterans: 3K-5k National Personnel Records Center military records restored weekly
On July 12, 1973, approximately 16-18 million Official Military Personnel Files were destroyed when a fire ripped through the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis. More than 40 years later, staff at the NPRC still are attempting to piece together those records. Kevin...
 columns / opinion April 15, 2018 - 12:11pm
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Wadena SWCD establishes priorities for 2018
The gears driving the Wadena Soil and Water Conservation District began to synchronize last week. It was soil and water strategy the group was...
 Business / Agriculture April 14, 2018 - 1:52pm
Police Scanner - April 12 Edition
March 29 • When a deputy stopped a driver for speeding he produced a German driver's license which the deputy was unable to read or run. The deputy issued him a warning. March 31 • A domestic incident involving one male head-butting another was reported but the caller was very...
 News / crime and courts April 14, 2018 - 10:06am

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Otter Tail Lake neighbors Caryn Klosterman and Tami Sirek flank Brooklyn Sirek under the big tent at the Otter Tail County of Ice celebration Saturday afternoon. Brian Hansel/Pioneer Journal

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Otter Tail County's Erik Osberg of had an idea some years back that ...

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