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BHV junior making first trip to Hamline

Bertha-Hewitt/Verndale's Krista Dailey practices her shot putting technique Tuesday at the Wadena-Deer Creek track and field complex in preparation for the Class A state meet at Hamline University.

The salute

Members of the Elmer Goche VFW Post 3922 Firing Squad salute during the Memorial Day program May 27 in Wadena’s Memorial Auditorium. From the left: Dave Ludovissie, John Rebischke and Phil Thoennes, all veterans of the U.S. Army. Not pictured: Rod Wells, veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
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The days are numbered for both the former Carter Oil building in downtown Wadena and the last remnants of the outdoor pool near Highway 29 just north of Wadena Cemetery. On Tuesday, the Wadena City Council voted to hire TJ Waln Excavating of Wadena to demolish Carter Oil, located...
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After the Wadena City Council voted 4-1 to deny a rezoning of Messiah Lutheran Church into commercial property, developer Kyle Davis vowed to continue his plan to turn the building into student apartments -- even if it costs him an extra $40,000 to do it. According to a petition...
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Monday Scorecard 6/10
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Weekend Scorecard 6/8
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While other musicians might sing of country living without having ever been near a tractor, Todd County’s own Jeremiah James Korfe has a deeper claim than most to truly represent the rural lifestyle in his music. Korfe, who is performing in Wadena June 14 as part of the June Jubilee...
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By Rin Porter Sheriff Mike Carr delivered a riveting presentation on the activities that took place during the Green Valley Fire emergency  from May 14 to 18 at the May 23 meeting of the Wadena County Board. Assisted by Chief Deputy Bill Cross, Carr described the efforts...
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