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WADENA COUNTY

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Community
Foster parents wanted: Free dinner, discussion set for May 31 in Sebeka
Are you a resident of Wadena County and interested in becoming a licensed foster parent? Wadena County Human Services is hosting an informational event for prospective foster parents on Tuesday, May 31 at Hub 71 in Sebeka. The meal is free, but pre-registration by May 24 is required.
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Local
Wadena County 4-H present sunny outlook for 2022; county pays $167,000 for 40-acre parcel along road route
Members of the Wadena County Board of Commissioners listened to a presentation about the growth in the county's 4-H club over the past year and purchased a 40-acre piece of land for nearly four-times the assessed value during their most recent meeting on May 17.
May 18, 2022 07:48 AM
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Business
Wadena County property transfers and marriage licenses for May 9-13
Wadena County shares property transfers from the past week.
May 16, 2022 11:41 AM
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Breaking News
Local
Wadena County declares natural disaster following Thursday night's severe storm
Verndale area saw brunt of damage with 94 mph winds reported. Power lines are still down and people are encouraged to stay away from these areas.
May 13, 2022 09:54 AM

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Breaking News
Minnesota
Strong winds leave destruction on way through central Minnesota Thursday night
The first round of severe weather struck Verndale around 8 p.m. A tornado watch remains in effect until midnight Thursday.
May 12, 2022 09:47 PM
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By  Michael Johnson
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Local
Wadena SWCD seeks board supervisors
Apply at the Wadena County Auditor's office by May 31.
May 11, 2022 07:04 AM
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By  Staff reports
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Business
Wadena County property transfers and marriage licenses for May 2-6
Wadena County shares property transfers from the past week.
May 10, 2022 12:37 PM
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By  Pioneer Journal staff
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Local
Carr announces reelection bid for Wadena County sheriff
Mike Carr has served as sheriff for 15 years.
May 09, 2022 10:59 AM
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By  Pioneer Journal
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News
USDA accepting applications for home purchase, repair
The Direct Home Loan program offers financing to qualified very-low and low-income applicants that are unable to qualify for traditional financing.
May 07, 2022 11:13 AM
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By  Pioneer Journal staff
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Business
Wadena County property transfers and marriage licenses for April 25-29
Wadena County shares property transfers from the past week.
May 02, 2022 01:27 PM
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By  Pioneer Journal staff

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Community
Wadena County Historical Society receives Rex McDonald Studio photograph donation
The items included over 600 boxes of photos and negatives of the people, places and events of Wadena County, including many businesses in Wadena's historic downtown commercial district.
April 26, 2022 08:39 AM
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By  Pioneer Journal staff
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Local
Wadena County hires new assistant engineer
County engineer Darin Fellbaum said the assistant county engineer position would help fill two positions with one person based on his skills. A senior technician position, which includes working on bridge inspections, would not be filled since Maule can receive his bridge inspection certificate in about two years.
April 25, 2022 08:53 AM
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By  Rebecca Mitchell
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Local
Wadena County board sends ADU discussion back to planning committee
Commissioners Jon Kangas and Murlyn Kreklau shared their ideas at length during the April work session and commissioner Bill Stearns suggested specific parameters in a list on April 19.
April 25, 2022 07:29 AM
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By  Rebecca Mitchell
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