POLITICS
Oberstar talks about U.S. Highway 10, rail spur, school
U.S. Representative Jim Oberstar, D-Minn., toured Wadena on Friday, Aug. 27, to hear economic and transportation concerns and update city leaders on happenings in Washington, D.C.
By Rachelle Klemme , September 03, 2010
Hockey: can we afford to wait?
The Wadena City Council denied a motion on Tuesday, Aug. 31 for the Wadena Hockey Association to move forward with the immediate rebuilding of the hockey arena.By Rachelle Klemme , September 03, 2010
Your Letters: Get informed, then vote
Today, Saturday, Sept. 4, is the 59th day before the general election. Have you been educating yourself on the issues?By Muriel Juers, Wadena , September 02, 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
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
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
Klobuchar announces $16 million for broadband
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced that the Department of Commerce is awarding more than $16 million to multiple counties across Minnesota for broadband infrastructure projects that will improve high-speed internet access in underserved rural communities. Increased broadband internet access can expand the economic, health care, educational, and public safety services in rural communities.
August 20, 2010
Tornado debris management site to close
Solid Waste Director Mike Hanan updated Wadena County commissioners of changes concerning tornado debris management.
By MIRIAM A. COLLOM-WINTERS Special to the PJ , August 13, 2010
Your Letters: Save time: register to vote by Oct. 12
Approximately 10-20 percent of all Minnesota voters register on election day.
By Muriel Juers, Wadena , August 13, 2010
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