The Green Island oasis in Wadena

Minneapolis has a sculpture garden, and Wadena has Green Island. Sculptor Kent Scheer has added a sculpture walk and nature sanctuary to the “city of parks.”

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Legacy Fund impacts Wadena County nearly $40k for arts

Mark Turner, executive director of The Five Wings Arts Council, announced recently that the Legacy Amendment has been a vital source for funding which has generated income for local businesses and individuals in the area. Wadena County art projects have been awarded a total of $39,464 in the past year.

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WADENA COUNTY FAIR HORSE SHOW RESULTS

Overall Grand Champion Western Pleasure – Jordyn Glenz Overall Reserve Grand Champion Western Pleasure – Samantha Borchert Overall Grand Champion English – Samantha Borchert Grade 3-5 Grand Champion Games – Rachel Schwartz Grade 3-5 Reserve Champion games – Jordan Carr Grade 6-8 Grand Champion Games - Dillion Borchert Grade 6-8 Reserve Champion Games – Emma Schmitz Grade 9 & Older Grand Champion Games – C. J. Dunbar Grade 9 & Older Reserve Champion Games – Kaitlin Oakland

5 generations

ive family generations got together recently: mother Bree Hamlin, grandma Renee Alger, great-grandma Lynda Alger, great-great-grandma Grace Cole and baby Jace Hamlin.

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An appreciation for national parks

This week’s favorite activity was husking corn outside under our big trees. Canning corn, long before the deep freezer came on deck, was remembered by our ladies while the men leaned more toward memories of growing it. Remember taking corn in only an hour from the garden to the can?

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Introducing Gaillardia, preserving herbs

The Blanket Flower or Gaillardia is a perennial which has many bright colors, is long blooming, and requires little care.

Skogen receives CGMC Legislator of Distinction award for development policy

Sen. Dan Skogen was recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities Aug. 19 at the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Winona, Minn., for his positive impact on economic development policy.

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VA information for veterans about health care reform

Many veterans have questions about the new health care reform law. The Veterans Health Administration offers the following information about the law and its impact on veterans.

Pennyjo’s dream: Working toward a cure

She’s bright, bubbly, full of life with a smile that stays with you forever. Her sparkling personality and love of life is contagious. To those that know her, she is an angel. She is Pennyjo, and she is living with MS.

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Living History

Antlers broken off Deer Creek buck

Football volunteers

Tyler Klimek, left, and Kyle Moench take a large cabinet from Wadena-Deer Creek football teammates Josh Youngbauer and Jordan Jacobson during a moving operation Tuesday afternoon at St. Ann’s.

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Immunization clinics for September announced

Wadena County Public Health Department will conduct monthly immunization clinics as follows for September:

Veterans Upward Bound: an education refresher for you

Like many veterans, you have probably avoided going to college because you feel you lack the needed academic skills.

Timely tips for transplanting success

Perennials are best divided before they become decrepit looking or monstrous like many have this year. If a plant is looking good, divide it at the end of its blossoming season. Summer heat and lack of rainfall are hard on plants, so the day before you dig out the plant, water it down well along with the spot where it will be planted.

St. Frederick Catholic Church of Verndale marking 100 years

St. Frederick Catholic Church in Verndale is celebrating 100 years on Sunday, Aug. 22.