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    March 20, 2019
    Tri-County Health Care is exploring the options of expanding the current hospital or building a new one. Tri-County Health Care photo
    Tri-County Health Care pursuing options for expansion, new facility
    Tri-County Health Care staff announced Wednesday they are looking at options to either expand their current 45-year-old facility in Wadena or...
    business/announcementsMarch 20, 2019 - 4:05pm
    March 6, 2019
    The former Fastenal building is being built to suit future renters and is located at 210 North Jefferson Street in Wadena. Michael Denny/Wadena Pioneer Journal
    Former Fastenal building ready for new business
    The renovations on the former Fastenal building are nearing completion with one business making the move to the new location.
    business/announcementsMarch 6, 2019 - 8:14am
    March 4, 2019
    All those recognized during the Mason Brothers event stood to be recognized. Submitted photo
    Employees recognized for years of service at Mason Brothers
    Mason Brothers held their annual Employee Safety & Recognition Day on Feb. 19. Harry Harrison was present and announced that Mason Brothers will...
    business/announcementsMarch 4, 2019 - 1:51pm
    February 21, 2019
    Lisa Anderson, aquatic and recreation coordinator, climbs the new Jacobs Ladder on Friday at the Maslowski Wellness and Research Center in Wadena. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    New equipment arrives at The Mas
    A donation from the former Wadena Community Center helped the Maslowski Wellness and Research Center bring in some new equipment for the fitness...
    business/announcementsFebruary 21, 2019 - 7:23am
    February 12, 2019
    Operation Round Up Board of Trustees Chair Millie Ness and Trustee Patty Johnson display a check showing funds that will benefit a variety of area organizations. The donation is made possible because of Lake Region Electric Cooperative members who participate in the cooperative's Operation Round Up Program. Photo courtesy of Lake Region Electric Cooperative
    Operation Round Up supports local organizations
    A total of $37,700 was recently awarded to support more than 100 local organizations throughout Lake Region Electric Cooperative's (LREC) service...
    business/announcementsFebruary 12, 2019 - 7:23am
    January 30, 2019
    Attending the Minnesota Newspaper Association Convention from the Wadena Pioneer Journal were Britanie Rentz (left), Michael Johnson and Becky Wedde. Courtesy photo
    Pioneer Journal awarded at annual newspaper convention
    The Wadena Pioneer Journal brought home a handful of awards from the annual Minnesota Newspaper Association Convention Jan. 24-25 in Bloomington....
    business/announcementsJanuary 30, 2019 - 10:59am
    Due to extreme cold, Pioneer Journal delivery may be delayed
    Due to extreme cold temperatures across the state, your Wadena Pioneer Journal newspaper may be delivered a day late. While newspaper staff were able to get the paper out on time and ready to go, the United States Postal Service will not be able to deliver today due to dangerously...
    business/announcementsJanuary 30, 2019 - 9:04am
    January 25, 2019
    Eric and Jennifer Bervig work out on stationary bikes at the Maslowski Wellness and Research Center in Wadena Friday, Jan. 18. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Over $2.8 million raised: Maslowski Wellness & Research Center exceeds its fundraising goals
    After several years of fundraising, the pledges have been gathered and the construction costs of the Maslowski Wellness & Research Center have...
    business/announcementsJanuary 25, 2019 - 9:45am
    January 17, 2019
    Andrew Browne (from left), Jamie Pettit and Ryan Browne of Wadena State Bank present a $2,000 check to Mary Ann Hagen, Director of the Wadena Area Food Shelf. Submitted photo
    Wadena State Bank donates to Food Shelf
    Wadena State Bank's annual Skip-A-Payment program collected $1,000 of customer Skip-A- Payment donations in the months of November and December;...
    business/announcementsJanuary 17, 2019 - 9:02am
    Jason Miller (left) is being promoted to Director of Integrated Media Operations for Forum Communications Company, while Detroit Lakes Tribune Publisher Melissa Swenson is being promoted to publisher of the Wadena Pioneer Journal and Perham Focus while continuing in her role in Detroit Lakes. File photos
    Wadena Pioneer Journal and Perham Focus publisher promoted and moving on, former publisher back with expanded role
    Jason Miller, publisher of the Perham Focus and Wadena Pioneer Journal for the past 2 1/2 years, has been promoted to Director of Integrated...
    business/announcementsJanuary 17, 2019 - 7:23am
    January 11, 2019
    Jeff Browne (left) and Kip Browne of Wadena State Bank present a check to Denise Laymon, Chief Development and Alumni Officer, M State Foundation and Alumni. Submitted photo
    Wadena State Bank fulfills $30,000 pledge to M State nursing facility
    Wadena State Bank recently completed a $30,000 pledge towards the nursing facility at M State's Wadena campus. This pledge of money helped M...
    business/announcementsJanuary 11, 2019 - 2:05pm
    December 31, 2018
    Minnesota Department of Agriculture recalls Jennie-O ground turkey due to Salmonella contamination
    The following raw ground turkey items were produced on Oct. 22, 2018 and Oct. 23, 2018 and are subject to recall: •3-lb. packages of "Jennie-O GROUND TURKEY 93% LEAN — 7% FAT" with "Use or freeze by" dates of 11/12/18 and 11/13/18 on the side of the trays. •1-lb. packages...
    business/announcementsDecember 31, 2018 - 1:18pm
    December 25, 2018
    Food items donated by AgReliant Genetics. Photo courtesy of AgReliant Genetics
    AgReliant Genetics first annual Giving4Good Food Drive collects donations for local food pantry
    On Dec. 14, AgReliant Genetics employees donated 128 non-perishable food and paper products to the Wadena Food Shelf as part of the organization's...
    business/announcementsDecember 25, 2018 - 5:15am
    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
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