Benefit planned for friend in need I find myself writing this letter, wanting to share a story with you and your readers. Throughout my many years of living in the Perham area I have witnessed the generosity and kindness of this community when there was a need. The community pulls...

At a special meeting Monday, Sebeka City Council members unanimously accepted the retirement of the town’s police chief, who was recently cited for driving while intoxicated, and appointed a part-time officer as interim chief. Eric Swenson, 48, had been a Sebeka police officer...

The Five Wings Arts Council announces that artists, residing in Wadena, Todd, Morrison, Cass, and Crow Wing Counties, may apply for over $43,000, through the newly revised Individual Artist grant program. Artists may seek support to complete a project to further their career...

I have been fortunate to learn community partnership and business from area businessmen and women for the past 14 years. While my formal education started with Deer Creek and Wadena combining to form W/DC and then continued to Saint Cloud State University, my most experienced education...

Mit-Ti-Quab Archery League Scores (Week 4) TEAM POINTS Kerns Electronics & Lazer 24.0 Bullseye Bar & Grill 21.5 Gene's Sports 19.5 Super One 15.5 Prairie Archery 14.5 Jefferson Hearing Aid Center ...

Although you might not be able to tell here in central Minnesota, spring sports are right around the corner here at Wadena-Deer Creek High School. The end of February marks the end of winter activities and usually brings warmer temperatures and longer days. In 2014, it looks like...

Leana Bruer and Karina May completed degree requirements at Bemidji State University and graduated at the conclusion of the 2013 fall semester. Both are from Menahga. Bruer graduated with a BS in Business Administration. May graduated with a BA in Psychology, summa cum laude.

The following students earned a spot on the Dean's List from Bemidji State University at the conclusion of the 2013 Fall Semester: Bertha Edward Blashack Nicholas Jasmer Hewitt Autumn Aeling Menahga Leana Bruer Andrew Floyd Kirsten Horsma Rachael Horsma Stephanie Ness Cody Pulju Caroline...

Speeding Jesse Jay Harvey, 23, Staples, 75/65, fees $130. Traffic Court Sue Ann Rosin, 38, Wadena, driving after suspension, fees $290. Robert Delmer Peterson, 22, Wadena, no license plates, fees $120. Bobby Stephen Roberts, 35, Wadena, failure to stop at stop sign, failure to signal...

Speeding Jesse Jay Harvey, 23, Staples, 75/65, fees $130. Traffic Court Sue Ann Rosin, 38, Wadena, driving after suspension, fees $290. Robert Delmer Peterson, 22, Wadena, no license plates, fees $120. Bobby Stephen Roberts, 35, Wadena, failure to stop at stop sign, failure to signal...

Women are at greater risk than men for developing alcohol related problems. Alcohol is dispersed in water in the body, and typically women weigh less than men and pound for pound, women have less water in their bodies than men. Therefore, a woman's brain and other organs are more...

There is less than a month remaining for most people to buy health insurance in 2014. That's a message local agents, insurance companies and officials at the new Minnesota exchange fear the public hasn't yet grasped. "Nobody knows about it," said Jean Faber, an agent at Midstate Insurance...

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, hereby conveys to Casady Thiel and Paula Thiel, Lot 6 of Block 13 in the Town of Wadena, Original Townsite. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as successor-in-interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as Trustee,...