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A provision within the 2017 Federal Tax Cuts and Job Act designates the Sinai Peninsula as a hazardous duty area as of June 9, 2015. What does this mean? If you served in the Sinai Peninsula on or after June 9, 2015, you may be eligible for the Minnesota refundable credit for military...

June 8 • A man reported his truck went missing in the middle of the night. He reported his hired hand had the truck and he was not accounted for. • A caller reported three juveniles were throwing rocks at a public access point to an area lake. A deputy spoke with the juveniles,...

Question: We have a livestock trailer that we bought back in 2017, as I understand livestock trailers do not require license plates. So my question is, do I need to have any paper work if I am hauling my trailer? Answer: No Minnesota registration is required if your livestock trailer...

June 11 • Jeanne Lavonne Joelson, 77, of Wadena, was issued a citation for violating the city's dog ordinance. June 13 • Cory Lance Vellieux, 27, of Wadena, was stopped and issued a citation for no Minnesota driver's license. June 14 • Jessica Lynn Biederman, 33, of Wadena,...

The Wadena Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will offer a free nitrate water-testing clinic at the Wadena County Fair on June 21 and 22 from 2 to 6 p.m. Nitrates are the most common contaminants in Minnesota's groundwater, and in some areas of the state a significant number...

The Wadena County IT department may go through a restructuring process soon on the heels of a resignation in the department. IT Director Curt Kreklau Jr. updated the board about the resignation of IT Network Support Project Lead Jeramie Jones that occurred in the department on June...

Kudos to the Fair Board! I want to express my appreciation to the Wadena County Fair Board. They have been working hard on planning and preparing for the 2018 County Fair which begins this Thursday. Many of the Fair Board members attend a conference to gain new ideas for performances...

In SEP, the court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) issued another major decision that is hugely beneficial to disabled veterans. This new decision allows veterans to more easily obtain higher ratings for injuries to the back, neck, and joints. Most veterans who have applied for...

Question: Would you please let me know the process for reporting an unsafe driver when one doesn't have a particular incident to report. I'm just concerned with a bunch of things I've been noticing getting worse over time. Thank you. Answer: There are several options for you to consider. 1...

May 31 • A woman reported a man looking into her window. She startled him and he took off. Deputies were unable to locate him. June 1 • A trailer and license plates were reported stolen. Deputies found the stolen trailer and plates still attached to a tractor. • An enclosed...