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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
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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...
 opinion / columns April 15, 2018 - 12:11pm
A representative from Zoll shows members of Sebeka Fire and Rescue how to use the ResQPUMP, which is one of the components of the ResQCPR System. ResQCPR is an FDA-approved CPR device that can improve the likelihood of survival after cardiac arrest. Courtesy photo.
Sebeka Fire and Rescue receives TCHC Foundation grant
The Tri-County Health Care Foundation recently awarded a $1,295 grant to Sebeka Fire and Rescue for the purchase of a Zoll ResQCPR System. After...
 Business / healthcare April 15, 2018 - 10:04am
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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
Rural broadband to continue expanding in Wadena, Otter Tail, Todd counties
It's only been about a year since Ross Olson recalls the Bell Hill Recovery Center near Wadena was connected to broadband internet through West Central Telephone Association (WCTA). Just last fall, he finally was connected to broadband at home as well. "I've gotten so used to it,"...
 News / traffic and construction April 14, 2018 - 10:01am
Zackery Lawrence. Courtesy photo.
Wadena County wanted - April 12 edition
Joshua William Butcher, 23, Wadena, warrant: contempt of court. Zackery Laverne Lawrence, 31, minneapolis, warrant: terroristic threats. Terry...
 News / crime and courts April 13, 2018 - 9:57am
Minnesota poets to read at Wadena County Historical Society April 19
The original work of sixteen Minnesota poets will be read at the Wadena County Museum's "Minnesota Voices" program at noon April 19 as part of National Poetry Month. The poets selected include Marge Barrett, Eric Bervig, Ruth Boldan, Sue Bruns, Barry Carter, Samuel Cole, Neil Dyer,...
 entertainment / books April 13, 2018 - 8:43am
Area professionals say it's a seller's market and homes for sale don't stick around for long. This one is Wadena is set to be sold in May and moved. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
Record home sales, rising prices a highlight of sales study
A 2017 home sales study shows some area communities are selling more homes than ever and selling at record-high prices. The study performed by...
 News / traffic and construction April 12, 2018 - 9:57am
Robertson asks county board to explore more options for mentally ill
"Justice for all" are the last three words spoken in the pledge of allegiance to the Stars and Stripes. Judge Sally Ireland Robertson spoke those words twice last week at a meeting of the Wadena County Board of Commissioners. The first time in unison with others as the meeting began....
 News / crime and courts April 12, 2018 - 8:32am

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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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