Three WDC wrestlers take away state experience for next year
Wadena-Deer Creek wrestling coach Norm Gallant saw his three state entries gain a lot of experience last week at the Class A state wrestling tournament.
Cottrell chooses Naval Academy over West Point
Clay Cottrell is going to be looking at a lot of blue water in the coming years.
Building activity in Wadena down, but not terrible
Numbers in the 2009 city of Wadena planning and zoning annual report aren’t surprising given the economy, according to Byron Larson, planning and zoning director.
Guitar town
All sixth-graders at WDC Elementary School have the opportunity to learn to play a guitar during music class thanks to Instructor Mike Ortmann.
SWCD cuts back as grants dry up
Employee hours are being cut to four days a week at the Wadena Soil and Water Conservation District due to a lack of grants and a cutback in government support.
CEO responds to nursing home death caused by wrong meds
Investigators from the Minnesota Department of Health concluded Fair Oaks Lodge neglected three residents by giving them the wrong medication or administering medication at the wrong time, leading to the death of one of them. A spokesman for the nursing home said a human error was made, medication disbursement procedures have been changed and the home’s changes recently resulted in high marks on an inspection.
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The Wadena County emergency manager said it’s unlikely the county, state or federal government will pay for sandbagging in the county this year if flooding makes it necessary.
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The Wadena City Council tabled a scheduled discussion about the joint summer recreation program at its meeting Tuesday night due to the absence of two council members.
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A Wadena man who already faces terroristic threats and assault with a dangerous weapon charges in Wadena County District Court had another incident involving alcohol and guns on March 3.
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Four Wadena Golden Glovers claimed victories last Saturday in a 12-bout card at the Wadena National Guard Armory.
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