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Joni Schwartz writes names on her left arm in June 2021, in preparation for running Grandma's Marathon in Duluth.
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Verndale teacher becomes prayer warrior on her marathon runs

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Wolverines sweep Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Co-op

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Princess Warrior event reaches 10th year

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James Weaver, left, and Valerie Ness, right, of Tony's Transfer serve up their winning chili and cornbread in downtown Wadena on Sept. 23, 2021.
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Tony's Transfer wins chili contest

Wadena County Commissioners will look at a more streamlined version of a project cost summary in the near future as they look at future building maintenance needs in the county. This particular list shows a possible list of $17 million in facility updates to county-owned buildings.
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Government and Politics

Capital bond master plan to be reviewed further

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Johnson & Johnson vaccine available again at Tri-County Health Care

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Weather

Warm falls days to mow the lawn

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Football

Wadena-Deer Creek football game for Sept. 24 canceled

Faith

Verndale teacher becomes prayer warrior on her marathon runs

Volleyball

Hornets sting Wolverines 3-0

Business

Activists are walked through an Enbridge Line 3 pump station after being arrested near Park Rapids on June 7. (Evan Frost / MPR News file)

Energy and Mining

Criminal cases against Line 3 protesters stress rural Minnesota legal system

Agriculture

$10 million in drought relief announced for Minnesota farmers

Agriculture

Minnesota grain handler Crystal Valley Co-op targeted in ransomware attack

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E-commerce workshop offered for rural artists, makers

Events

Tony's Transfer wins chili contest

Events

Dylan Doyle concert Saturday, Sept. 25, in New York Mills

Government

Gov. Tim Walz’s job approval ratings have fallen in the last year. (Shari L. Gross / Star Tribune)

Government and Politics

Minnesota Poll: Gov. Tim Walz's approval dips below 50%

Government and Politics

Capital bond master plan to be reviewed further

Government and Politics

How to spend $2.7m in ARP funds to be brought to October work session

Education

Wadena-Deer Creek school board members approved a mitigation matrix for the 2021-22 school year on Sept. 21, 2021. The matrix shows when masking changes would come based on the percentage of positive COVID-19 cases at each school.
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Education

Wadena-Deer Creek schools adds masking plan depending on school COVID-19 cases

Education

Ellenson named student success coordinator at Wadena-Deer Creek elementary

Education

Minnesota Sheriff's Association scholarships available

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Weather

WeatherTalk: Ice on the ground forms easier than ice on the water

News

Data from US Census Bureau shows more urban shift in North Dakota

Government and Politics

Minnesota Poll: Gov. Tim Walz's approval dips below 50%

Northland Outdoors

Amateur co-angler David Landsteiner (left) and pro-angler Eric McQuoid hoist four fish from the bag on Friday, Sept. 24, on Otter Tail Lake.
Michael Johnson/Wadena Pioneer Journal

Northland Outdoors

McQuoid crowned champion with stellar rookie performance in National Walleye Tour Final

Northland Outdoors

21-year-old pro Eric McQuoid's huge day on Otter Tail Lake, he's clear favorite for National Walleye Tour championship

Northland Outdoors

Northland Outdoors Forecast: Changing weather along a cold front

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Minnesota State Patrol (Courtesy photo)

Columns

Ask a Trooper: What direction must my vehicle face when parking?

Columns

40-Hour Week: Show appreciation to working Americans

Columns

Continue hunting traditions with the next generation

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Community

Encouragement in the aging process

Community

'I just enjoy antiques': Rich and Carol Taggart share their museum-like collection at the fun and unique Grandpa's Place

Business

People in Business: Creative Friends growing personalized decor options

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