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Ask a Trooper: Do red cars cause the most trouble on the road?

Question: I have been hearing discussions for years now that red cars are most frequently stopped by law enforcement officers, compared to other colored cars. I have also heard red...

news Sat, Jan 26, 2013 - 12:00am

A little parental corner cutting

My typically healthy family closed the book on two cases of influenza and two colds when one of our children woke up with that puffy, rose-colored tell-tale sign. Goodie. Pink...

news Sat, Jan 26, 2013 - 12:00am

The cast of Wadena-Deer Creek High School's one-act play, "The Humorist of Forest Leaves," are, front row, from left: Taylor Dirks, Marie Hunt, Anissa Mench, Katelyn Windels, Jay Patter-son, AJ Tollefson, Samantha Kirkland, Hope Norenberg, Hope Dumpprope, Beth Schmitz and Alyssa Gilster; back row, from left: Isaac Berger, Jordan Geiser, Aaron Beck, Henry Arrigoni, Mi-chael Small, Beverly Fank, Adam Lev-erson and David Wegscheid. Photo by Dana Pavek, WDC Schools

WDC to present 'The Humorist of Forest Leaves'

Wadena-Deer Creek High School students will present their one-act play, "The Humorist of Forest Leaves," based on the life of American poet Emily Dickinson, on Jan. 24 in Memorial Auditorium...

news Sat, Jan 19, 2013 - 12:00am

Ask a Trooper: Reader responds to 'railroad crossing' subject

Question: In reference to one of your last articles on "passing a school bus that is stopped at a railroad crossing," they said they met a bus at the crossing...

news Sat, Jan 19, 2013 - 12:00am

Pictured, Brittany Groshong meets with junior students to discuss colors, theme and decorations. Groshong is the new co-advisor for prom, along with her aunt, Amy Kleinke. They will coordinate the event, along with the junior class. More information will be posted on the school's website as the date draws closer. Photo by Dana Pavek, WDC Schools

Preparing for prom

Wadena-Deer Creek juniors held their first meeting Wednesday to discuss this year's prom. The date has been set for April 27. The grand march will take place in Memorial Auditorium...

news Sat, Jan 19, 2013 - 12:00am

Faith Chat: The life purpose of the Christian

Many of us enjoy pastimes that utilize "aim." Horseshoes, golf, shooting pool, basketball, tennis, shuffleboard, darts, competition shooting, hockey, croquet, bowling; many recreational pastimes that pit both the strategy and...

news Sat, Jan 19, 2013 - 12:00am

The Wadena-Deer Creek FFA small animal team, from left: Hanna Jacobson, Addison Crocker, Caleb Monson, Tiffany Shultz and Jodana Albers. Photo by Richard Muckala, FFA Advisor

FFA animal team qualifies for state competition

The Wadena-Deer Creek FFA small animal team placed second at the FFA Region II Small Animal Career Event on Jan. 10 at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Team members are...

news Sat, Jan 19, 2013 - 12:00am

The Wadena-Deer Creek School Board held its reorganization meeting, Monday. The board re-elected the same officers for 2013. Sitting, from left: Steve Techam, chair; John Moenkedick, clerk; Ann Pate, vice chair; back, from left: Kent Schmidt, new director; Wayne Perkins, director; and Peter Hayes, treasurer. Photo by Dana Pavek, Wadena-Deer Creek Schools

WDC School Board re-elects officers, votes to freeze stipend

Three school board members were officially inducted on the Wadena-Deer Creek School Board, during a Monday meeting at WDC Middle/High School. The inductees were Peter Hayes, Steve Techam and Kent...

news Sat, Jan 12, 2013 - 12:00am

Pictured are Rev. Mark Jones and his wife, Anjali, along with their children Yash, left, and Urmi. Submitted photo

Missionaries to visit Assembly of God

Wadena Assembly of God will hold a special service 10 a.m. Sunday with missionaries Mark and Anjali Jones. The Jones' have ministered for 10 years in Mauritius and South Africa,...

Sat, Jan 12, 2013 - 12:00am

Death Notice: M. Joyce Ojala

Funeral services were held for M. Joyce Ojala, who was born in 1925, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, at the Apostolic Lutheran Church in New York Mills, Minn. Visitation...

Sat, Sep 15, 2012 - 12:00am

Death Notice: Mary Westman

Funeral services were held for Mary Westman, age 90, of Henning, Minn. 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Henning. Visitation was on Monday from...

Sat, Sep 15, 2012 - 12:00am

Dean Edward Nelson

Joan and Erik Nelson, Dent, boy, Dean Edward Nelson, 7 pounds, 7 ounces and 20.5 inches long, Tri-County Health Care in Wadena. Dean was delivered by Dr. Nicole Strand.

Sat, Sep 15, 2012 - 12:00am

40, Cottage Grove, Minn., warrant: third degree DWI refusal to test.

Wadena County Wanted

Ramon Lee Beberg, 40, Cottage Grove, Minn., warrant: third degree DWI refusal to test. Mykal James Myers, 22, Verndale, warrant: theft. Thomas Wayne Bowen, 34, Staples, warrant: probation violation. Brady...

Sat, Sep 15, 2012 - 12:00am

Hearing Notice Adam P. Koons, you are hereby ordered by Magistrate Sarah Duwell to personally ap- pear for a hearing on October 18, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Courtroom #239,...

Sat, Sep 15, 2012 - 12:00am

Kate Waln enjoys a stroll through Wadena's Sunnybrook Park on Wednesday afternoon, as fall colors begin to peek through the trees. Her daughter, Katrina Waln, catches a nap while Kate follows the Leaf River Trail. Journal photo by Cara Newberry

Photo of the Day: A stroll in the park

Kate Waln enjoys a stroll through Wadena's Sunnybrook Park on Wednesday afternoon, as fall colors begin to peek through the trees. Her daughter, Katrina Waln, catches a nap while Kate...

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