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Living history: Fire destroys barn, 1140 hay bales
15 years ago Excerpts from the Aug. 15, 2002 Pioneer Journal • Relay for life raises $60,000 More than 5,000 luminaries were lined along the path on Friday to celebrate survivors and those who lost their battles with cancer at Sunnybrook Park in Wadena. Despite a rainey, early end...
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Amber Block read a statement Tuesday evening at the August meeting of Wadena City Council. Block, who owns three dogs, was in violation until recently of Wadena's kennel ordinance which prevents city residents without a kennel license to own more than two dogs. Brian Hansel/Pioneer Journal
Wadena dog ordinance not changing, despite pleas at city council
The wounds created earlier this summer over violation of a dog ordinance had more salt rubbed into them Tuesday evening at the August meeting...
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Minnesota commissioner of Education Brenda Cassellius
Minnesota test show minorities still struggle
Minnesota students appear to be maintaining mostly steady standardized scores on reading, math and science, but whites continue to dramatically...
 News / state 22 hours 58 min ago
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Police scanner - Aug. 17 edition
Aug. 3 • A complainant told the Wadena County Sheriff's office he suspected the Department of Veteran's Affairs of mail fraud. The reason for his suspicions was that a letter he had sent them did not arrived until two days after the deadline. He was advised to contact an attorn...
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River McQuiston used a pair of special glasses to observe the solar eclipse at 12:55 p.m. Monday in front of Joey's PC's, a business owned by his father in downtown Wadena. The McQuistons also constructed two cardboard box viewers. Brian Hansel/Pioneer Journal
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 News / local August 21, 2017 - 1:32pm
Boy dies, girl injured after rollover accident
MILLERVILLE, Minn. — A 9-year-old boy is dead and a 10-year-old girl is injured after a utility vehicle accident north of Millerville on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17.
 News / region August 21, 2017 - 9:30am
County to part with old office equipment, city rummage sale to be held
County Engineer Ryan Odden provided the Wadena County Commissioners with two construction project updates and sparked a discussion on cell phone policy Tuesday at the board's first August meeting. Odden pointed out the need to remove old office equipment from the Wensmann Building...
 News / local August 20, 2017 - 12:07pm
Broccoli Chicken Divan
It's hard to believe, but the summer is almost over and school is approaching rapidly. With the start of school comes the beginning of sports and after school activities. When you are in a pinch for a healthy, delicious dinner, why not try this recipe for Broccoli Chicken Divan. It...
 Life / Food August 20, 2017 - 10:18am
Ray Buettner of Wadena helps a customer at his stand during the Wadena Farmer's Market last Friday afternoon.
Local farmers markets accepting EBT, SNAP cards
Making good, healthy food easily available to everyone and giving them the tools they need to prepare it are some of the goals of Marilyn Hofland,...
 News / local August 19, 2017 - 11:55am
Do not pay for VA benefits assistance
It can be difficult navigating the government bureaucracy to obtain veterans disability and other benefits, but all it should cost you is time, not money. The state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs recently advised veterans, active service members and their families not...
 opinion / commentary August 19, 2017 - 10:18am
What are some bus safety tips?
Question: I read where the fine for going through a school bus stop arm will increase in Minnesota. Can you talk about the fine amount and school bus safety? Answer: As of Aug. 1, 2017, the fine has increased from $300 to $500 and the violation would remain a misdemeanor. The Department...
 opinion / commentary August 19, 2017 - 9:25am
The Wadena Pioneer Journal has roots that go back to 1877, and although a lot has changed over the years, the goal is still the same: to cover Wadena-area news and its people. (file photo)
The history of news in Wadena
Most northwestern Minnesotans are familiar with small town life, like the goingson in Wadena. Things seem to move a little slower, a little easier....
 News / local August 18, 2017 - 7:04pm
News briefs - Aug. 17 edition
Heartland Hospice looking for volunteers Heartland Hospice is looking for caring and dedicated people with an interest in serving terminally ill patients and their families in Wadena. Volunteers provide services such as friendly visiting, pet visits, musical enrichment, art enrichment,...
 News / local August 18, 2017 - 6:57pm
Wadena County wanted - Aug. 17 edition
Christina Rae Geesey, 38, Pillager, warrant: theft. Jessica Raelyn Polan, 28, Wadena, warrant: theft. Joshua Nathaniel Stethem, 37, New York...
 News / local August 18, 2017 - 4:15pm
Knute Nelson Home Care and Hospice celebrate Senior Citizens Day
Each year on Aug. 21, there are various events and activities held across the United States in recognition of National Senior Citizens Day. This day was created as a day to support, honor and show appreciation to our seniors and to recognize their achievements. Their valuable contributions...
 Business August 17, 2017 - 8:25am

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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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