WADENA
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 1By Brian Hansel , September 02, 2010
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
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
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
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
“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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