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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.By Rachelle Klemme , August 27, 2010
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.”By Rachelle Klemme , August 27, 2010
High school to issue parking permits
Fourth street would go one-wayAugust 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
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
Larson, eyeing partial retirement, presents budget to city council
Wadena Planning and Zoning Director Byron Larson said he is looking at retirement in February.By Rachelle Klemme , August 26, 2010
Library has immediate funding needs
At Monday’s city council meeting, Wadena library manager Renee Frethem said that the building’s exhaust system is exhausted.By Rachelle Klemme , August 26, 2010
Council creates ‘disaster’ budget line item
Wadena city council members discussed the future of rebuilding Wadena after the tornado at the end of the council’s budget meeting.By Rachelle Klemme , August 26, 2010
County approves wind tower permit
The Wadena County Board gave a go-ahead on a wind tower.By Miriam Collom-Winters , August 26, 2010
Chief details fire department needs
Wadena Fire Chief Dean Uselman said that while a few updates to his department can wait due to 2011 budget restrictions, some equipment needs to be replaced as soon as possible.By Rachelle Klemme , August 26, 2010
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.
August 26, 2010
Conservation Reserve Program sign-up deadline approaching 
The USDA Farm Service Agency reminded producers that the deadline to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program general sign-up is quickly approaching.
August 20, 2010
Wadena awards tree removal bids
The Wadena City Council met Wednesday, Aug. 11 to award contracts for stump removal and tree removal and trimming.
August 20, 2010
Merickel Manson plans get OKed
The Wadena City Council approved a conditional use permit for Carol Caroll to operate a bakery, bed and breakfast, tea room and wedding chapel from the Merickel Mansion
By Rachelle Klemme , August 20, 2010
Greenwood resident voices concerns
The Wadena city council reviewed a letter from Mark Hockert concerning the Greenwood Avenue neighborhood, saying roads were graded too much and unnecessarily in that area.
By Rachelle Klemme , August 20, 2010
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