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One of the people rescued after falling through the ice of Lake Andrew last night has died, according to family members.   In a statement issued this morning, the family said that James Minnerath, 50, of Alexandria passed away. Minnerath's 2-year-old grandson, Hayden Minnerath,...

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The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean's lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Marilyn Wells. Among 3,046 students, a total of 735 students qualified for the...

The following students have been named to the "Straight A" Honor Roll: Seventh grade Melissa Hammer and Evelyn Tyrrell. Eighth grade Tate Bounds, Molly Brownlow and Morgan Glenz. Ninth grade Tristen Heller, Katelyn Johnson and Emily Veronen. Tenth grade Amy...

15 years ago Excerpts from the Feb. 24, 2000 Pioneer Journal • Wadena resident wins $5,000 Powerball prize John Gaylord of Wadena won $5,000 playing the Lottery's Powerball game. Gaylord claimed the prize Feb. 11. The winning ticket was purchased at All Star Service in...

Parents could soon be required to talk to a doctor about the risks and benefits of vaccines before they can opt their children out of mandatory vaccination. That's the proposal out this week from Rep. Eric Freiberg, DFL-Golden Valley. It comes out — by coincidence —...

Coming off a session in which they raised the minimum wage and provided increased workplace protections for women, some DFL lawmakers launched an effort Wednesday to secure paid family leave for all workers in the state. "This bill represents an opportunity for businesses to provide...

Wadena County is doomed According to the Feb. 15 issue of the Brainerd Dispatch Wadena County is the epicenter for global warming. According to Renee Richardson associate editor of the Brainerd Dispatch. She doesn't use the words epicenter. She says highest ranking in (composite...

Feb. 12 • A caller reported a man yelling at a Wadena intersection who appeared to need help. The call led to the arrest of a suspect attempting to break into a home. Feb. 13 • A caller reported a large fire southwest of her location on Highway 71 and 260th Street in...

Put 32 cats in a sack, tie it shut and you pretty much have the National Football League. These cats were on the prowl recently at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis where they were hunting for the talent they need at the annual scouting combine. More than 300 college football...

Chinese New Year began Feb. 19. I love Asian food, in particular Chinese. To celebrate the Chinese New Year, why not make up a batch of General Tso's Chicken? This version is milder than restuarant versions, easy to make and not deep-fried, making it a healthier dish. Enjoy! General...

Jordan Sales scored 18 points as Swanville defeated Verndale 65-44 Thursday to scoop up their fifth win in the last six games. Swanville improved to 13-9 on the season in handing the Pirates their fifth straight loss. Verndale closed out the regular season with a 10-15 mark. Tyler...

The fight for privacy has long been a losing battle, with corporations and the government amassing reams of personal data about people taken from social media, Internet history, cellphone use, license plate trackers and security cameras everywhere. But in Minnesota, there is the...

Maria Rutten poured in a game-high 29 points Friday as Perham prevailed 58-49 in an overtime tilt on Wadena-Deer Creek's court. The Wolverines led 22-20 midway through the contest and boosted their lead to eight with 10 minutes remaining in the game. The Yellowjackets fought back...

The Wadena County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a male party who sustained a cut across neck as a result of a snowmobile accident shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 in Nimrod. When deputies arrived to the location, they found that Jimmy Grewing, 57, of Verndale,...