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    December 12, 2018
    Union Creek Organic has moved to a new location, previously the home of the Wadena Furniture Gallery. Michael Denny/Wadena Pioneer Journal
    Union Creek Organic moves to new location
    Union Creek Organic has moved to its new location off Highway 10 West in Wadena. The move was prompted by a desire to better serve customers...
    business/small-businessDecember 12, 2018 - 7:23am
    December 8, 2018
    Abby Ganyo Photo Courtesy of Jennie-O Turkey Store
    Jennie-O Turkey Store promotes Ganyo
    Jennie-O Turkey Store has promoted Abby Ganyo to Supervisor of Growout Production in the Wadena area. Abby started at Jennie-O as an intern two...
    business/announcementsDecember 8, 2018 - 11:26am
    December 7, 2018
    Radiothon to End Child Abuse volunteers Thursday night at Super One Foods in Wadena included Dan Huebsch (from right), Jessica Pinnella, Rachel Washington, Laura Kiser, Kristy Brown and (not pictured) Monica Watson. The volunteers took phone calls from people donating to the cause. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Radiothon To End Child Abuse raises $12,777 in Wadena
    The Radiothon To End Child Abuse ended at noon Friday for Hubbard Radio's radio stations in Wadena with staff and volunteers raising $12,777...
    business/announcementsDecember 7, 2018 - 4:20pm
    Area businesses and organizations took part in the annual Chili Cook-Off in downtown Wadena in September. The chili taste testing gets people downtown along retail businesses and leaves them full of chili. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Compete with online shopping? If you can't beat 'em, join 'em
    Some organizations in the Wadena community are hoping to lend a hand to retail businesses in their efforts to compete with online shopping. What...
    business/retailDecember 7, 2018 - 8:12am
    Shoppers walk through downtown Alexandria last August. Although online shopping is growing, the vast majority of retail sales are generated by in-store shoppers. (Echo Press file photo)
    Series on shopping: Changing things up
    West Central Initiative, an organization that works to strengthen the economy in nine west-central Minnesota counties, has turned its attention...
    business/retailDecember 7, 2018 - 8:04am
    December 6, 2018
    Property Transfers: Week of Nov. 26-30
    Danielle M. Perry, single person, hereby conveys to Robert Pouliot and Cindy Pouliot, as jt ten, Lots 9 and 10 of Block 2 in Salo's First Addition to Menahga Village.
    business/real-estateDecember 6, 2018 - 5:03pm
    December 5, 2018
    Family Dollar in Wadena, is closing Jan. 19. Michael Denny/Wadena Pioneer Journal
    Family Dollar to close after the holidays
    Family Dollar, a popular retail location in downtown Wadena is closing after the holiday season. The store has been a part of Wadena for some...
    business/announcementsDecember 5, 2018 - 9:54am
    Wayne's Discount closes after almost three decades. Michael Denny/Wadena Pioneer Journal
    Wayne's Discount says goodbye after 28 years
    After almost three decades of service, Wayne's Discount is closing its doors Dec. 31. Signs advertising store wide sales can be seen from the...
    business/small-businessDecember 5, 2018 - 7:23am
    December 3, 2018
    Ashley Schultz, P.A.
    Certified physician assistant joins Tri-County team
    Ashley Schultz, certified physician assistant, has joined the Tri-County Health Care team at the Wadena clinic. Medicine has fascinated Schultz...
    business/healthcareDecember 3, 2018 - 5:15pm
    Sophia Thompson tries to remember just what she wanted for Christmas after Santa Claus popped the question, Saturday at the Neighborhood Christmas Party at Merickel Ace Hardware in Wadena. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Santa sighting at Neighborhood Christmas Party
    The Neighborhood Christmas Party at Merickel Ace Hardware brought out crowds for snacks, cookie decorating, Christmas crafts, barbecue sampling,...
    business/retailDecember 3, 2018 - 4:00pm
    Dr. Ben Robertson, orthopedic surgeon at Tri-County Health Care, shows a new joint seen in an x-ray. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Total joint replacement at Tri-County offering relief to region
    The aching knees, hips and shoulders in and around our area are closer to relief these days thanks to a full spectrum of orthopedic services...
    business/healthcareDecember 3, 2018 - 8:49am
    December 2, 2018
    At the ASE annual awards event are Tim Zilke (from left), David Rogers, Jason Stahl and Ted Hayes. Submitted photo
    Local collision technician receives national award
    David Rogers, an ASE Certified collision repair technician from New York Mills was recently honored with a national achievement award as the...
    business/announcementsDecember 2, 2018 - 8:48am
    November 30, 2018
    Downtown Perham maintains a strong business district, despite the growing popularity of online shopping. (Paula Quam / Focus)
    Fighting back: Local retailers step up their game as online shopping gives them a run for their money
    Editor's note: There is an old saying in the newspaper industry of: "You give power to that on which you shine the light." We, at this newspaper,...
    business/retailNovember 30, 2018 - 8:03am
    Joey McQuiston stands by a display of retro and newer gaming consoles and games for sale at his store, Joeys PCs. He added the retro gaming systems in order provide a different draw to his business others in the area were not providing. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Business in Wadena: Brick and mortar looks to do what online can't
    Wadena's historic commercial district is being considered for listing on the National Register of Historic Places thanks to its nearly unchanged...
    business/small-businessNovember 30, 2018 - 8:00am
    November 29, 2018
    Family Nurse Practitioner, Sada Aschnewitz Photo courtesy of Tri-County Health Care
    Tri-County Health Care welcomes Sada Aschnewitz
    Family nurse practitioner, Sada Aschnewitz, has joined the Tri-County Health Care team. She practices family medicine at the Wadena clinic. Aschnewitz...
    business/healthcareNovember 29, 2018 - 7:23am
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