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    November 13, 2018
    Marriage licenses: Nov. 5 - Nov. 9
    Douglas Keith Nielsen, Perham to Breann Kathleen Trautman, Perham. Todd Logan Ayo, Verndale to Jenna Ann Clifton, Verndale.
    milestones/other-celebrationsNovember 13, 2018 - 7:55am
    November 12, 2018
    FCCLA members attending the November Summit Leadership Training included Caleb Cully (from left), Elliot Doyle, Angela LeComte, Emma Mehl, Morgan Grangruth, Madyson Beversluis and Mikayla Varela. Submitted photo
    WDC FCCLA leaders attend the MN FCCLA November Summit
    Recently seven Family, Career and Community Leaders of America members from Wadena-Deer Creek attended the November Summit Leadership Training...
    community/peopleNovember 12, 2018 - 5:17pm
    Lou Harne, Wadena, caught an unusual sight on camera recently. Out her front yard, perched a bald eagle just on the other side of an American flag. The sighting was all the more special just days before Veterans Day. Photo submitted by Lou Harne
    Your photos: National Emblem
    Lou Harne captured photo of a bald eagle just beyond the American flag recently outside her Wadena home.
    community/peopleNovember 12, 2018 - 5:15pm
    Wadena County sits in a sea of red in this map showing how are precincts voted for the Minnesota Governor race. Despite support for the GOP candidate Jeff Johnson in this area, Tim Walz won the spot with 53.84 percent of the vote in the state. Image courtesy Minnesota Secretary of State
    Wadena area 2018 election results
    Wadena County showed a strong voter turnout for the general election. As a state, Minnesota had about 64.23 percent turnout. Wadena County had...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 12, 2018 - 2:46pm
    Prairie Centre's Kylee Hopp finds the back of the net during the Blue Devils' season-opening victory over Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato. Submitted photo
    Prairie Centre opens with a split against L/DC and Luverne
    The Prairie Centre girls hockey team opened the 2018-19 season with a 3-1 victory over Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato at the Long Prairie Expo Arena...
    sports/hockeyNovember 12, 2018 - 2:23pm
    New Long Prairie Sanitation trash receptacles recently arrived in Wadena and are prepared to be delivered. Michael Denny/Pioneer Journal
    Long Prairie Sanitation buys out City Dray in Wadena
    City Dray Inc, a long standing sanitation business serving Wadena has been bought by Long Prairie Sanitation. The purchase was finalized Nov....
    business/announcementsNovember 12, 2018 - 12:04pm
    The Lower Twin Lakes public riparian access saw improvements in preparation for the ice fishing season recently. Submitted photo
    Ice fishing access improvements on Twin Lakes
    Volunteers recently placed rock at a Lower Twin Lake public riparian access to make an improved and safer access point for ice anglers. The rounded...
    sports/outdoorsNovember 12, 2018 - 11:12am
    Low-income Minnesotans encouraged to apply for Energy Assistance Program
    SAINT PAUL—The Minnesota Commerce Department announced that the state's Energy Assistance Program is receiving more than $116 million ($116,287,653) in federal funding to help low-income Minnesotans pay their heating bills this winter. The funds from the federal Low-Income Home...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 12, 2018 - 8:48am
    LeRoy Kresien sits in his home in Wadena, recalling his time of service in World War II. Kresien was recently honored with a Quilt of Valor from local quilters. Photo by Dana Cantleberry, WDC Schools
    "Thank God I could serve"
    LeRoy Kresien remembers the bitter cold and snow he endured during World War II in France. At night, to keep warm and hide from the Germans,...
    community/peopleNovember 12, 2018 - 7:23am
    November 11, 2018
    Property transfers: Oct. 22-Nov. 2 edition
    Erik Olson, as personal representative of the estate of Jeanette R. Baymler, decedent/single, hereby conveys to Deborah Brown, the Wtly 68' of Lots 16, 17 and 18 of Block 45 in Northern Pacific Addition to Wadena.
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 11, 2018 - 8:48am
    November 10, 2018
    Faith Column: Your eternal reservation
    I'll never make the mistake of booking a hotel room without asking for a reservation number again.
    opinion/columnsNovember 10, 2018 - 5:15pm
    Scarlet (Emma Bushinger), Inspector Wright (Teagan Roberts) and Richard (Michael Schmidt) are not impressed with Tom (Ben Keppers). Photo by Beth Hawkins, WDC Schools
    WDC drama performing "Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery" Nov. 15-17
    The Wadena-Deer Creek Drama Department will perform "The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery" at 7 p.m., Nov. 15-17 on the stage of the historic...
    community/eventsNovember 10, 2018 - 12:04pm
    November 9, 2018
    "No one is above the law" protesters lined up in front of the Wadena County Courthouse Thursday evening. Protesters included Diane Leaders (left) Pam Hoy, Mike Hoy, Joe Majors and Denise Ferguson. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    'No one is above the law' protest outside of Wadena County Courthouse remains peaceful
    A group of five concerned citizens were part of a planned peaceful protest in front of the Wadena County Courthouse Thursday night. The group...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 9, 2018 - 12:18pm
    Wadena Crime Report - Nov. 5 edition
    Tuesday, Oct. 23 William Glenn Plummer (58) of Verndale, was arrested for, 5th degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle, obstructing legal process and possession of drug paraphernalia. Plummer was transported to the Wadena County Jail....
    news/crime-and-courtsNovember 9, 2018 - 12:06pm
    Staff Sergeant Daryl Dunbar
    Veterans Day: SSG Dunbar to be the keynote speaker at WDC program
    Wadena-Deer Creek High School is honored to announce that Staff Sergeant Daryl Dunbar of Wadena will be the keynote speaker for their Veterans...
    community/eventsNovember 9, 2018 - 11:26am
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