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Henning's Adam Lange gets CHOF's McCaleb Alleman off the ground as he goes up for a shot during the Class A Quarterfinals at Williams Arena. Jason Groth/Forum News Service
Free Throws, defense key Henning in Class A Quarterfinals
Henning head coach Randy Misegades got after his team at the half when Christ’s Household of Faith’s McCalleb Alleman hit buzzer-beater 3-pointer,...
 sports/basketball 14 hours 49 min ago
Wadena County Planning and Zoning Director Deana Malone told the Board of Commissioners in 2018 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approving a conditonal using permit for the Park Rapids Clay Dusters at the Huntersville Sportsmen's Park in Shell River Township. Seated next to Malone were club representatives Darrin Hoverson and Robin Walsh. Pioneer Journal file photo
Appeals court: Judges' opinion in favor of Wadena County, Clay Dusters
A Minnesota Appeals Court opinion came Monday in favor of Wadena County's decision to allow a Conditional Use Permit to Park Rapids Clay Dusters,...
 News/crime and courts 16 hours 11 min ago
Staff from Wadena County Human Services showed up in support of director Tanya Leskey and supervisor Mike Willie at the Wadena County Commission meeting Tuesday. Not pictured are a large group of law enforcement members standing near the door. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
Wadena County Board: Human Services group backs supervisors
Showing their support of the Wadena County Human Services supervisors, a group of Human Services staff filled seating within the county board...
 News/government and politics March 21, 2019 - 9:04am
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Congressman Pete Stauber, 8th District, hears from and responds to the concerns of local farmers Tuesday during a round-table discussion at M-State in Wadena. Michael Denny/Wadena Pioneer Journal
Congressman Pete Stauber meets with ag leaders in Wadena
Agriculture leaders from the region attended a roundtable discussion with 8th District Rep. Pete Stauber R-Duluth, March 19 at M-State in Wadena. The...
 Business/Agriculture March 20, 2019 - 5:42pm
Codie Holt and Samantha Salfer share a hug after their bout during the Region IV Golden Gloves Boxing event in Wadena. Michael Denny/Pioneer Journal play button
Umland captures Main Event win at Golden Gloves event
It was another strong performance for Central Minnesota Boxing when it hosted the annual Region IV Upper Midwest Championships on March 16 at...
 sports/other March 20, 2019 - 5:03pm
Great American Think Off: Does voting matter? Your opinion due in 2 weeks.
The 27th annual Great American Think-Off is looking for your essay submission for its annual philosophy debate. This year's controversial question reads: "To vote or not to vote: does it matter?" Essays are due April 1. Express your opinion via 750 word (or less) essay, and your voice...
 community/events March 20, 2019 - 2:30pm
Water was temporarily diverted from a flooded portion of road on Lincoln Ave. SW to a ditch area along the edge of Tapley Park last week in Wadena. Melting snow and rainfall created some flooded roadways around the city. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
Wadena City Council: Work on business park to begin in summer
With businesses ready to move in, construction is set to begin on Wadena's Business Park after over 10 years of waiting. Council members approved...
 News/government and politics March 19, 2019 - 6:02pm
The Henning boys basketball team celebrates a Minnesota Class 1A, Section 6 title, holding the jersey of teammate Jacob Quam, who died in a car accident in 2017. Eric Morken / Forum News ServiceEric Morken / Forum News Service
Henning boys basketball playing in memory of teammate who died in car accident
Henning, Minn. - A jersey for Jacob Quam hangs in the classroom of Henning assistant boys basketball coach Mark Oscarson. Quam always thought...
 News March 19, 2019 - 4:03pm
Minnesota State Band to perform in Wadena March 23
The Minnesota State Band will perform at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Memorial Auditorium in Wadena. The concert is free and open to the public and is made possible by a Legacy grant. The Memorial Auditorium is located at 216 Dayton Avenue SW.
 community/events March 18, 2019 - 7:23am
How to trace your family tree with Genealogist, Rick Crume
Attend a class hosted by genealogist, Rick Crume, to hone in your genealogy searching skills at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23 at the Wadena City Library. He is a contributor to Family Tree magazine and specializes in online research. You don't need to spend a lot of money to research...
 community/events March 18, 2019 - 5:15am
Johanna Brunsberg is pictured with WDC Band Director, Lisa Weniger, at Brunsberg flute recital recently at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Brunsberg studies flute with Lisa Winter. Courtesy photo
WDC freshman selected to State Honor Band
Wadena-Deer Creek freshman Johanna Brunsberg has been selected to the Grades 9-12 Minnesota Band Directors' Association State Honor Band. The...
 News/education March 13, 2019 - 2:18pm
The semi was stopped on the side of Jefferson in the southbound lane. Michael Denny/Wadena Pioneer Journal
Semi catches fire near downtown
Wadena firefighters responded to a semi truck fire on Tuesday, March 12. The semi truck was stopped in the southbound lane on Jefferson Street...
 News/fires March 12, 2019 - 6:15pm
Wadena Police Chief Naomi Plautz addresses the Wadena County Board Tuesday with continued concerns over the management of the county Human Services. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
Wadena County police, sheriff staff reaffirm vote of no confidence in Human Services management
Almost exactly two years after a vote of no confidence in Wadena County Human Services management, police and sheriff staff of the county filled...
 News/government and politics March 12, 2019 - 4:47pm
Doebbeling carefully inspected the color, temperature, and taste of the beer during a brief tour of his new brewery. Michael Denny/Wadena Pioneer Journal
Roll out the barrels: Drastic Measures Brewing opens March 15
The long awaited Drastic Measures Brewing will finally open on March 15 in downtown Wadena. After several months of intense construction and...
 Business/restaurants and bars March 11, 2019 - 4:41pm
Wadena Crime Report - March 11 edition
Tuesday, March 5 • Kenneth Roy Christensen (25) of Wadena, was issued a citation for failure to yield the right away, after he was involved in a motor vehicle accident. • Jacob Allan Ray Berthiaume (20) of Wadena, was arrested on a Wadena County warrant. Berthiaume was transported...
 News/crime and courts March 11, 2019 - 2:34pm

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