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July 23, 2014

Rainfall Totals For Monday and Monday Night

North Dakota: Michigan (2 mi. W): 4.02" Grand Forks (1 mi. SW): 3.40" Oslo (3 mi. WNW): 2.89" Grand Forks (NWS): 2.74" SE Grand...

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July 22, 2014

Property transfers and marriages - July 17 edition

Terence L. Berttunen, aka Terry Berttunen and Cheryl K. Berttunen, h&w, hereby conveys to Pederson Oil Sales, Inc, Lot 6 and the Ntly 40' of Lot 5, Block 2, Great Northern Park. Sylvia Erickson, as trustee of the Erickson Family Joint Revocable Trust dated 11-05-2013, hereby...

news / local July 22, 2014 - 12:00am

News briefs - July 17 edition

Senior health clinics offered in August Senior Health Clinics sponsored by Wadena County Public Health will be held on the following dates: • Friday, Aug. 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Humphrey Manor. • Wednesday, Aug. 27 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Menahga Senior Center. •...

news / local July 22, 2014 - 12:00am

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July 21, 2014

State Fair Competition Entry Deadlines Approaching

The state's best in art, education and agriculture will be on display at the 2014 Minnesota State Fair, Thursday, Aug. 21 through Labor Day, Sept. 1. Winning exhibitors will be awarded ribbons, trophies and nearly $1.3 million in total cash prizes. For complete prize lists and information...

news / state July 21, 2014 - 12:00am

Becker County group sets priorities in fight against zebra mussels

DETROIT LAKES -- With the recent news that zebra mussels have invaded Lake Melissa and Pickerel Lake, a decision on what to do with the $150,000 the state has allocated to Becker County for aquatic invasive species prevention has acquired a new sense of urgency. Thus, it...

news / state July 21, 2014 - 12:00am

Wadena County wanted - July 17 edition

Jeremy Steven Rocheleau, 29, Verndale, warrant: traffic violation, disorderly conduct. Tanya Lynn Schneider, 33, Henning, warrant: drug possession. Juan Gabriel Garcia, 28, Brooklyn Center, warrant: contempt of court. Justin Grant Hinkle, 27, Rothsay, warrant: shoplifting. Jodi...

news / local July 21, 2014 - 12:00am

July 20, 2014

City council invites public to seek vacant seat

The Wadena City Council is short a member, but likely just for a few weeks. At its July 8 meeting, the council opted to seek letters of interest from residents who would like to temporarily fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Councilman Brian Hillesland. Letters are...

news / local July 20, 2014 - 12:00am

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The Redfern grows

Beside the Redeye River east of Sebeka, Kathy and Steve Connell make the most of the sandy soil. The couple grows about 75 varieties of fruits and vegetables for local markets on two acres of land. The University of Minnesota Extension Service recently named the Connells the...

news / local July 20, 2014 - 12:00am

Living History: Man with Deer Creek ties helps rescue 10 Asians

10 years ago Excerpts from the July 15, 2004 Pioneer Journal • Baby convulses from heat A 14-month-old girl was taken to the hospital after repeatedly having convulsions from the heat on Sunday morning. The Wadena Police Department received a call at 11:26 a.m.

news / local July 20, 2014 - 12:00am

Police Scanner - July 17 edition

July 4 • A complainant reported he had removed two unruly men from the Whiskey Creek Saloon in Wadena. The men allegedly returned and threatened the owner by saying they were going to shoot the place up. The owner alleged the two men had been smoking marijuana on the patio....

news / local July 20, 2014 - 12:00am

July 19, 2014

Courts - July 17 edition

Speeding Valarie Ellen Bonneville, 38, Carlton, Minn., 65/55, fees $130. Imogen Anne Davis, 54, St. Paul, 65/55, fees $130. Jason Nathaniel Freeland, 40, St. Paul, 53/40, fees $140. Heidi Marie Henry, 29, Park Rapids, 65/55, fees $130. Amanda Patricia Kinney, 34, Osage,...

news / local July 19, 2014 - 12:00am

County begins budget process for 2015

Wadena County commissioners had their first discussion July 8 regarding the budget they must set for 2015. A preliminary budget and levy calculation must be completed and sent to the State of Minnesota by Sept. 15. Commissioners were in general agreement that county department...

news / local July 19, 2014 - 12:00am

July 18, 2014

Malone's Guest House

A couple years ago, when Greg and Mary Malone bought the land across from their farmstead five miles southwest of Wadena, they faced a choice. Should they tear down the old farm house or fix it up? The couple chose to turn the two-story five bedroom country house into a vacation...

news / local July 18, 2014 - 12:00am

July 17, 2014

Mary Ellen Otremba, long-time legislator, passes away

Mary Ellen Otremba, a popular, soft-spoken state legislator who represented Todd County and parts of Douglas County for 13 years, died today. She was 63. Otremba, A DFLer, was first elected in a November 4, 1997 special election that was held after the death of her husband, Representative...

news / region July 17, 2014 - 4:54pm

Woman killed in west-central Minnesota crash

DeGRAFF, Minn. -- A 19-year-old woman from DeGraff was killed Tuesday in a three-car crash in Swift County in west-central Minnesota. The State Patrol identified the victim as Kayla Wrobleski. The accident was reported at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday on U.S. Highway 12, three miles east...

news July 17, 2014 - 7:51am

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