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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.

By Steve Schulz , September 02, 2010

Wednesday Scorecard

Girls' Tennis Pierz 6, WDC 1

By Brian Hansel , September 02, 2010

The Green Island oasis in Wadena

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.”

By Rachelle Klemme , August 27, 2010

Bryan and Zeus: a new crime-fighting team

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.

By Brittin Roberts , August 27, 2010

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.

By Steve Schulz , August 27, 2010

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.

By Steve Schulz , August 27, 2010

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.

By Miriam Collom-Winters , August 27, 2010

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.

August 27, 2010

Safe and sober

Safe and sober Scott Koennicke, chief of the Menahga Police Department, speaks about the kick off of the 2010 Safe and Sober campaign.

August 27, 2010

Moment of silence on tornado-anniversary council meeting

Wadena’s City Council meeting on Aug. 17 was held two months after the EF4 tornado, almost to the minute, and Mayor Wayne Wolden requested a moment of silence.

By Rachelle Klemme , August 27, 2010

Humane Society fall rummage sale coming up

The Wadena County Humane Society will hold its 2010 fall rummage sale at 1517 11th Street SW, across from the telephone towers in Wadena, from Sept. 9-11.

August 27, 2010

Students sought for patriotic essays

It’s essay time for students who want to earn money for college or personal use.

August 27, 2010

Two rings turned in to sheriff’s office

On Monday, Aug. 9, two gold rings were turned into the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office.

August 27, 2010

Wrist jewelry, twister help

Wrist jewelry, twister help Many Wadena trees were knocked down on June 17, but area adults with developmental disabilities are making bracelets to help with restoration. The funds raised by the bracelets will help to raise new trees.

By Rachelle Klemme , August 26, 2010

Franken tours damage, vows D.C. help for city

Franken tours damage, vows D.C. help for city “What I see here is an incredible spirit. I see a spirit of rebuilding,” Senator Al Franken (D-Minn) told Wadena city leaders at M State on Wednesday.

By Rachelle Klemme , August 26, 2010

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