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Still searching for kidney, Patrick also fighting H1N1
It was hard enough when 15-year-old Patrick Sibert of Wadena went into renal failure about a year ago. But watching more than 150 potential kidney donors get disqualified one-by-one and coming down with H1N1 flu couldn’t help.
By Steve Schulz , October 23, 2009
Nineteen nearly lost to history
Doris Sophia Johnson was buried in Pioneer Cemetery 110 years ago, but she is not forgotten. The girl who died Nov. 30, 1899, at age 1 now has a marker for her tiny grave years after the original turned to dust.
By Sara Hacking , October 23, 2009
Benefit planned for still-missing man
Peter Achermann of Leader, a Central Lakes College (Brainerd Community College) alumnus, mysteriously disappeared on July 24 about 4 miles north of Staples. He is still missing after exhaustive searching.
October 09, 2009
Wadena Area Food Shelf sees uncommonly high use
The start of school and the poor economy are affecting the Wadena Food Shelf, according to organizers.
By Sara Hacking , October 09, 2009
Tappe employed ‘footwork’ to see Washington landmarks
Leroy Tappe traveled to the white cliffs of Dover to Omaha Beach all the way to Berlin during World War II. And this September the Wadena resident finally flew to Washington, D.C. to see the memorial built to honor him and others who served in the war.
By Sara Hacking , October 09, 2009
Hospital restricts visitors
With the early onset of flu season upon us, coupled with the additional risk of the H1N1 flu virus, Tri-County Hospital is restricting hospital visitors to immediate family over the age of 12 only.October 09, 2009
Firefighters honor Fire Prevention Week with open house
Fire safety was fun Monday evening as kids escaped a “smoke-filled” house and snuffed out a blaze with a fire extinguisher at the Wadena Fire Hall. Firefighters put on an open house with cookies and fire safety events in honor of Fire Prevention Week.
By Sara Hacking , October 07, 2009
Latest Habitat home set for Oct. 10 dedication
Leaf River Area Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will dedicate a recently completed home in Wadena and the public is invited to attend the celebration.October 02, 2009
Pam Speed benefit is Oct. 10
A benefit for Pam Speed will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 at The Landing in Aitkin, Minn. (Highway 169 South, next to Pamida).October 02, 2009
Lyle’s Shoe Store wins Chili Cook-Off
Sandy Baker and Bob Tubandt display the traveling trophy they won after Lyle’s Shoe Store chili received the most votes in the Sept. 24 Wadena’s Chili Cook-Off.
October 02, 2009
Wadena man dies in crash with potato truck Sunday
A Wadena man died after a two-vehicle crash involving a farm truck Sunday afternoon, Sept. 27.By Steve Schulz , October 02, 2009
Homecoming excitement
The Wadena-Deer Creek Homecoming king and queen were crowned Monday night, Sept. 28, at Memorial Auditorium in Wadena.
By Steve Schulz , October 02, 2009
Monica’s scary car-train crash
Activities this week at Fair Oaks Lodge included word games, ball games, and an afternoon of music with Bill and Elaine.
By Ethelyn Pearson , October 02, 2009
Fun, English mastery on exchange students’ list
Improving language skills is a top priority for Wadena-Deer Creek High School’s nine foreign exchange students this year. While proficiency in English pronunciation is important, having fun tops their list, too.
By Sara Hacking , September 25, 2009
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