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Update: Missing Otter Tail County man found
UPDATE: The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Department reports that Paul Baker has been located and isn't in any danger. The report says that the...
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Missing Dent man found, sheriff's office reports
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - A Dent, Minnesota, man has been found after being reported missing for several days, the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office announced Sunday, Oct. 22. Family of Paul Baker, 51, 34723 County Highway 35, said he was at a friend's home and was not in any danger,...
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St. Huberts church hosting Harvest Festival Oct. 28
St. Huberts Church, Bluegrass, will be hosting a harvest festival Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Booths at the festival will feature a jar bar, cutlery for sale, craft sale, produce and plant booths and a parish nurse booth. There will also be a silent auction, cookbooks...
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Police Scanner - Oct. 19 edition
Oct. 5 • Hitting a deer caused a flat tire on a vehicle along with body damage. • A collision with a deer caused a vehicle's air bags to inflate along with body damage and a broken windshield. Oct. 6
 local / News 22 hours 13 min ago
Wadena area residents are encouraged to submit photos for the, "Picturing the Good Life" photo contest that can earn them cash prizes and will run through April 2018. (Kim Brasel / Pioneer Journal).
'Picturing the Good Life'
Local shutterbugs have a chance to hone their skills while earning prize money and promoting the Wadena region through a new photo contest, "Picturing...
 News / local October 21, 2017 - 11:03am
Dr. Ryan Anderson, right, presented John Edingr with a certificate commemorating 60 years as a member of the Lions Club. Courtesy photo.
Edinger recognized for 60 years in Lions Club
John Edinger of Wadena was recognized Monday, Oct. 9 for 60 years as a member of the Wadena Lions Club. President Dr. Ryan Anderson presented...
 News / local October 21, 2017 - 10:18am
Entertainment briefs - Oct. 19 edition
AARP Smart Driver Classes set for October, November AARP has developed a Driver Safety course to help keep driving skills sharp for the Over 50 Groups. There is an eight-hour course for those who have never taken the Over 50 session. Taking the course allows insurance companies to...
 events / entertainment October 21, 2017 - 9:30am
Shakin' their tail feathers
Who says a fourth-grader cannot make a difference? Feeling Lily Parker's request to revisit a city ordinance covering chickens rated committee action, several members of the council joined a committee suggested by Mayor George Deiss. It was agreed the committee's focus will be on...
 News / local October 21, 2017 - 8:15am
WDC school board approves audit, agreement with teachers
Eide Bailly Audit Manager Luke Evenson passed a "clean" or uncontested report of District 2155's finances for the Fiscal Year 2017 along to the Wadena-Deer Creek school board Monday evening.
 News / education October 20, 2017 - 4:40pm
University of Minnesota Archaeology students participate in a field school program at the Joseph Réaume's Trading Post site in Wadena in 2012. (submitted photo).
Diggin' the history
Railroads and farming may be what most people think of when it comes to the economic history of the Wadena area, but before those industries...
 News October 20, 2017 - 4:40pm
News briefs - Oct. 19 edition
Chili feed Oct. 26 to benefit Wadena County Humane Society
 News / local October 20, 2017 - 2:00pm
A pack of Wadena-DC runners featuring Hailey Peterson,McKenna Wangsness, Johanna Brunsberg and Emma Bushinger put the pressure on a runner from Pillager during the Park Region Conference Championships. Photo courtesy of Dana Cantleberry.
Wolverines finish third at Park Region Championships
The Wadena-Deer Creek girls cross country team was looking to build momentum in its final meet of the season when they competed in the Park Region...
 sports October 18, 2017 - 1:09pm
Wadena-Deer Creek's Lucas Hinojos leads a pack of runners during the first lap of the Park Region Conference Championships. Photos courtesy of Dana Cantleberry.
Second place finish for Wolverines at Park Region Championships
The Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines are hitting their stride as they prepare for the Section 8A Championships on Oct. 27 in Bagley. The Wolverines...
 sports October 18, 2017 - 1:02pm
Wadena-Deer Creek's Katlyn Heaton uses the jump serve to help Wadena-Deer Creek take control of its match with Menahga. Heather Bullock/Pioneer Journal
Wolverines finish perfect conference season
It was a fitting end to the home season for the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines when they swept the Menahga Braves 25-17, 25-14 and 25-14, finishing...
 sports October 18, 2017 - 12:06pm
Police Scanner - Oct. 12 edition
Sept. 28 • A low-flying drone over a complainant's home prompted a call to the Wadena County Sheriff's Office. A deputy advised the complainant to capture the drone if possible and turn it over to law enforcement. The complainant said the drone had been appearing in the afternoons...
 News / local October 15, 2017 - 11:55am

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Lylah Radach, 7, and Rhea Radach, 4, pose with the family’s kitten and chickens. The stray kitten showed up at their home in mid-November, took a liking to the chickens, and now lives in the coop. (Beth Leipholtz | Echo Press)

A stray kitten has found a home in an unlikely place — a Garfield family's chicken coop.

Micah and Allyson Radach say the kitten, not more than a few months ...

The Wadena County Transfer Station expansion is complete and came in under budget. Anna Erickson/Pioneer Journal

A Wadena County Transfer Station expansion is complete.

The project, which included an expansion to the northeast side of the building allowed for more storage. The project cost just over ...

Joan Hess, of Verndale, received a flu shot this week from Tri-County Health Care Primary Care Nursing Manager Diane George earlier this week. Hess said she gets a flu shot every year and thinks it helps prevent sickness. Anna Erickson/Pioneer Journal.

It's the season for sneezin' and health officials are recommending people get a flu shot sooner than later.

"By far, the best prevention against the flu is getting the vaccine," ...

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