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Note: as of July 31, I am back in my old office at the Wadena County courthouse (415 Jefferson Street South). My old office is located in the basement at the bottom of the stairs to the right. I will have my sign back on the door my phone number will remain the same (218) 631-7617....

Around three years ago, I went to a conservative Christian camp with people that I didn't know at all for a week. They were very welcoming and kind to me, and I had a great week. I fit in for the most part, until it was time to speak tongues. It soon became apparent to me that I was...

July 27 • A caller who had not had contact with a 93-year-old female since July 14 asked the Wadena Sheriff's office to perform a welfare check. A deputy found no one at the woman's residence. The day's mail was in the mailbox, the rest was stacked on a table in the home. • A...

The Wadena Area Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a grant in the amount of $8,000 from Region 5 Branding Project funded by the National Joint Powers Alliance. The grant "Picturing the Good Life" will fund the creation of images that portray "The Good Life" in the Wadena area.

Success breeds more success. Region 5, located in North Central Minnesota, has a reputation of successful growth and vibrant economic development. And today, the Region 5 Economic Development Commission announces the launch of "The Good Life" website to promote the five counties of...

The Wadena Garden Club toured five yards on July 25 in Wadena. Yards visited included Dave and Sharon Mertens at 1521 13th St. SW, the Yard of the Month in June; Sam and Lora Foust at 222 Lincoln Avenue SW (Despite his blindness, Sam has built raised gardens and is able to weed);...

Poetry Walk at Green Island features work of Lina Belar through Aug. 15 The poetry of Lina Belar is now being featured on a Poetry Walk at Green Island Preserve. A selection of 11 short poems, mostly about nature, are mounted at intervals along one of the trails at Green Island. The...

More and more drivers are choosing to take the safe route of lining up a sober ride, however with eight DWI arrests during WE Fest, we know there is still work to be done. The Minnesota State Patrol Detroit Lakes District participated in keeping motorists safe during the 35th annual...