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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.”
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
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
When God chopped down the lemon tree, she made lemonade
When a tall tree — a veritable monarch among trees on Jefferson Street in Wadena for the past 100 years with a 26-inch trunk — fell victim of the July 17 tornado, it missed hitting owner Leann Scalia, by a mere 3 or 4 feet.
By Ethelyn Pearson , August 26, 2010
5 generations
ive family generations got together recently: mother Bree Hamlin, grandma Renee Alger, great-grandma Lynda Alger, great-great-grandma Grace Cole and baby Jace Hamlin.
August 26, 2010
An appreciation for national parks
This week’s favorite activity was husking corn outside under our big trees. Canning corn, long before the deep freezer came on deck, was remembered by our ladies while the men leaned more toward memories of growing it. Remember taking corn in only an hour from the garden to the can?
By Ethelyn Pearson , 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
Pennyjo’s dream: Working toward a cure
She’s bright, bubbly, full of life with a smile that stays with you forever. Her sparkling personality and love of life is contagious. To those that know her, she is an angel. She is Pennyjo, and she is living with MS.
By Miriam Collom-Winters , August 26, 2010
Twin sets take to the tee box 
The Pudas Golf Tournament, started by the late Murlyn Pudas, was played at Wadena’s Whitetail Run Golf Course.
August 20, 2010
Menahga store sells $21,000 lottery ticket
Orton’s Menahga at 12 Aspen Ave. SE in Menahga sold a $21,000 winning Crossword Multiplier scratch ticket.
August 20, 2010
Hewitt man needs liver transplant
Garage sale to help with expenses
August 20, 2010
Local foods at Energy and Hort Day
Chef Derek Olson of Harvest Thyme Bistro, Wadena, prepared and served a local-foods meal for guests attending the Aug. 12 Energy and Horticulture Day at the Agricultural and Energy Center near Staples.
August 20, 2010
Woessner was at Ben Franklin for 55 years
This was a fine busy week at Fair Oaks Lodge even if it was a bit too warm, with activities both inside and outside. A fox found one of our feeders last week while a wild turkey came to check them out this week. We love it when those wild critters come up to make friends with us.
August 20, 2010
Clarissa musician making it in Hollywood
Through the ups and downs of the entertainment industry, local musician Jeremiah James takes the best of both worlds with one foot in Hollywood and one foot in rural Minnesota.
By Rachelle Klemme , August 13, 2010
Wisconsin town hit by tornado helping Wadena
A small town in Wisconsin will be reaching out to Wadena Wednesday, Aug. 18 with caring hands and hearts.
By Brian Hansel , August 13, 2010
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