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All-around champions at the Third annual Raiders Run 5k and 2 mile run were Kendra Miller, Brady Rach and Joni Schwartz. Not pictured Preston Miller.
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Verndale Days heats up as events continue into the evening

Events

Sebeka celebrates Red Eye River Days

Baseball

Legion State Tournament: WDC holds off Luverne 2-0 in game 1

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Stressed corn is one of numerous signs of loss across areas of agriculture in fields like this one north of Wadena, July 21, 2021.
Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

Community

Cities urge water users to limit use in ‘drought warning phase’

A group of about 15 people awaited the release of the individuals arrested at an Enbridge right of way near Shell River on July 19, 2021.
Rebecca Mitchell/Pioneer Journal

Crime and Courts

5 arrested and charged following Line 3 incident Friday

A large black bear was spotted roaming around Wadena by several residents in recent weeks. Residents are reminded to put away any food sources, like bird feeders, as a deterrent to the critters coming back around.
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Crime and Courts

Police Blotter: Bear roaming about Wadena

Obituaries

Jul 28th 2021 - 10am

Brian Goeden

Jul 27th 2021 - 9am

Gladys Finck

Jul 27th 2021 - 9am

Ronald Grewe

Jul 27th 2021 - 9am

Olga Annette Schwartz

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Weather

Tracking a cool night with smoke building back in

Sports

Wadena-Deer Creek's Carson Kern turns a double play as Park Rapids' Harley Wellman slides in a Legion game Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Park Rapids. (Vance Carlson / Enterprise)

Baseball

Legion State Tournament: WDC holds off Luverne 2-0 in game 1

Sports

Who is Sunisa Lee, the new Olympic gold medalist in women's all-around?

Gymnastics

Huebner: Gymnasts can relate to Simone Biles' serious mental block, 'the twisties'

Business

Wadena Mayor George Deiss points out people he knows in a mural to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Little Round Still, Wadena, Minn.
Michael Johnson/Wadena Pioneer Journal

Business

Minn. Secretary of State hears of economic strength on stops in the state

Agriculture

Amid drought, Gov. Tim Walz visits Douglas County dairy farm

Northland Outdoors

South Dakota community embraces National Walleye Tour, reaping economic benefits

Events

All-around champions at the Third annual Raiders Run 5k and 2 mile run were Kendra Miller, Brady Rach and Joni Schwartz. Not pictured Preston Miller.
Contributed photo

Events

Verndale Days heats up as events continue into the evening

Events

Sebeka celebrates Red Eye River Days

Events

Community calendar for week of July 29

Government

Wadena Mayor George Deiss points out people he knows in a mural to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Little Round Still, Wadena, Minn.
Michael Johnson/Wadena Pioneer Journal

Business

Minn. Secretary of State hears of economic strength on stops in the state

Community

Cities urge water users to limit use in ‘drought warning phase’

Government and Politics

Minnesota state lawmakers urge Pollution Control Agency to halt Line 3 permits after spills, drought

Education

Screenshot of a Minnesota map, tracking COVID-19 transmission rates at a county level, from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, as of Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Red is "high" transmission and orange is "substantial." Yellow and blue represent "moderate" and "low" transmission rates, respectively. (Contributed / CDC)

Coronavirus

Minnesota teachers and students should still wear masks, vaccinate if able, officials say

Education

Gov. Tim Walz tours Nisswa Elementary School, praises educators' response during COVID-19

Education

Academic experts explain critical race theory in wake of Minnesota meetings

News

Weather

WeatherTalk: July, August are the months with the least wind

Crime and Courts

Funeral Monday for slain Red Lake police officer

Crime and Courts

Arizona man found guilty of 2009 sexual assault at WE Fest

Northland Outdoors

This covered bridge is on the scenic property near Frazee that would become part of the regional park. Photo courtesy of Becker County EDA

Northland Outdoors

Good news for proposed regional park near Frazee

Northland Outdoors

Minnesota DNR announce details of fall deer hunting season

Northland Outdoors

Live wild and free by hiking White Butte, North Dakota's highest point

Columnists

Mike Ostlie of Ostlie Sunnyside Acres, Carrington, North Dakota, visits with Class 1 participants of AgritourismSD. Mike and his wife Lindsay host farm tours and events each summer, showcasing their "pick your own" orchard, tea garden, garlic field, and farm boutique. Lindsay offers art and sewing classes, including barn quilt workshops. (Submitted photo)

Columns

AgritourismSD launches to drive agritourism growth

Columns

Commentary: COVID-19 vaccines provide protection against virus variants

Columns

Ask a Trooper: There's a time and place for hazard lights

Special Sections

Wendell Danielson stands by the wooden grain cribs that he's been utilizing to make various home interior features.
Michael Johnson for Summer Home

Home and Garden

Going with the grain: Ottertail man turns wood from old Tuffy's grain elevator into works of art

Agriculture

Wadena FFA horse team prepares for nationals after state win

Nonprofits

Giving it your all: Fundraising and foundation work continues

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