178 mph driver sentenced for DWI

A man whose passenger admitted to traveling up to 178 miles per hour in Wadena County was sentenced Aug. 30 for driving while intoxicated during the incident.

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Attorneys to resolve Nevis school bookkeeper's contract

On the advice of the Nevis School District’s attorney, Tuesday’s open board meeting to discuss action on bookkeeper Betsy Anderson’s contract was canceled and rescheduled.

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Nevis school bookkeeper placed on leave after son questions superintendent’s use of district vehicle

A school district bookkeeper in Nevis said she was placed on “leave” last week after her son questioned the local superintendent’s use of a district vehicle in southern Minnesota Aug. 21.

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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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Bryan and Zeus: a new crime-fighting team

Wadena County Sheriff’s Deputy Bryan Savaloja graduated with a buddy and now they’re partners. But his sidekick is a German shepherd from the Czech Republic.

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Former treasurer sentenced for stealing from Wadena County GOP

The former treasurer of the Wadena County Republican Party was given a one-year suspended sentence and 20 days of home monitoring for embezzling funds from the party over the last two years.

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Police budget: is the bad economy turning people to selling drugs?

Drug use is up in Wadena, Sgt./Investigator Tom Crawford told the city council on Monday’s budget meeting.

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ATF announces $5,000 reward in Perham gun theft

Special Agent in Charge Bernard J. Zapor of the St. Paul Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced that ATF is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the theft of firearms that occurred at Gene’s Sports Shop in Perham.

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Wadena man charged with OFP violation

A 54-year-old Wadena man was charged Aug. 16 with a felony level violation of an order for protection.

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Wading pool will be salvaged

The Wadena wading pool may be up and running by spring, Public Works Director Ron Bucholz said at the Monday, Aug. 23 city budget meeting. He said that it “might get some life back.”

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High school to issue parking permits

Fourth street would go one-way

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Residential damage tops $14 million, abatements possible

The tornado that struck Wadena County caused damage to 562 taxable properties, causing an estimated $14,727,900 in damages.

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Freshwater Area Learning Center details options

Minnesota students have a number of enrollment option programs that empower them to choose where they attend school.

Square dancing for beginners offered

Couples, solos and families are invited to experience a Taste of Square Dancing with the Wadena Whirlaways Square Dance Club and caller Dick Rueter for an introduction to square dancing.

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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