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    March 26, 2019
    The Leaf River reaches toward the tops of the banks Friday, March 22, near Bluffton. As spring has finally arrived, snow melt and rain have begun adding up in area rivers and streams. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Wadena County Commission: Another 24,000 sandbags coming for flood prep
    Wadena County Commissioners approved a 60 disaster declaration on March 19, due to impending flood water damage expected in the area. Along with...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 26, 2019 - 11:39am
    March 25, 2019
    Wadena County staff and board stand in recognition of Jordana Pearson as she receives a certificate of appreciation from the Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment Division/Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services as a top county partner. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Wadena County Commission: Pearson recognized, paralegal job on hold
    County staff and commissioners took a moment to recognize Wadena County Human Services employee Jordana Pearson during the regular county board...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 25, 2019 - 6:38pm
    March 21, 2019
    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-courtsMarch 21, 2019 - 5:49pm
    March 15, 2019
    North Country Food Bank seeks $25,000 from local counties receiving food. Courtesy image
    North Country Food Bank requests one-time $25,000 donation
    Surplus food from industry and farming in our region is often destined for the North Country Food Bank in Crookston. That food then spreads through...
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 15, 2019 - 8:48am
    March 5, 2019
    Wadena County Commission: Board hopeful overpayment error won't happen again
    A report of the overpayment made to County Coordinator Ryan Odden was read to Wadena County Commissioners during the regular meeting Tuesday.
    news/government-and-politicsMarch 5, 2019 - 4:27pm
    February 21, 2019
    Wadena County Commission: Board approves pay equity study
    A pay equity report presented by Human Resources/IT director Curt Kreklau was approved unanimously by county commissioners, Tuesday, Feb. 19. The report shows whether or not employees of either gender are receiving close to equal pay in the county government. Kreklau said numbers...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 21, 2019 - 5:37pm
    February 19, 2019
    Wadena County Commission: Board backs off overpayment investigation due to high cost, redundancy
    A payroll error, which overpaid County Coordinator Ryan Odden about $18,000 in 2018, won't cost Wadena County as much as originally expected thanks to a local investigation.
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 19, 2019 - 4:47pm
    February 15, 2019
    $1.9 million solution moving forward for drainage at fairgrounds
    Wadena County Commissioners agreed on a resolution to use what's left of state bonding dollars awarded to the City of Wadena, to try to fix drainage problems at the Wadena County Fairgrounds. The resolution approved spending $1.9 million on a lift station at the fairgrounds, hopefully...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 15, 2019 - 11:09am
    February 5, 2019
    County Coordinator Ryan Odden
    Wadena County Coordinator overpaid $18,000 in 2018
    Wadena County Commissioners set a $6,000 cap to resolve a payroll error that overpaid County Coordinator Ryan Odden over $18,000 over a seven-month...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 5, 2019 - 4:42pm
    January 30, 2019
    Rep. John Poston, Wadena County Commissioners Sheldon Monson and Bill Stearns and Senator Paul Gazelka (R) gathered last week to discuss Wadena County priorities for 2019. Submitted photo
    Locals share county priorities with legislators
    Wadena County commissioners Sheldon Monson and Bill Stearns recently met with Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-Nisswa and Rep. John Poston...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 30, 2019 - 12:04pm
    January 23, 2019
    $100 could buy a tax-forfeited lot in Wadena County if you bid during a planned auction this spring. Image courtesy uscurrency.gov
    Buyer's market: Commissioners slice values of tax-forfeited properties
    If you've got $100 you could walk away with your own piece of property in one of several cities in Wadena County. Commissioners were willing...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 23, 2019 - 9:00am
    January 17, 2019
    A sketch of a proposed courthouse remodel was presented Tuesday by a consultant at the Wadena County Commission meeting. The remodel would create a Land Services Department, bringing four departments in one. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Recommendation: County government needs a vision
    The Wadena County Commissioners heard recommendations of changes to facilities, staff interactions, job descriptions and how the public views...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 17, 2019 - 8:00am
    December 18, 2018
    Wadena County staff and commissioners thanked outgoing commissioner Dave Hillukka Tuesday, Dec. 18 for his eight years of serving as county commissioner (2011-20180. Those pictured include county commissioners Bill Stearns (left), Chuck Horsager, Sheldon Monson, county coordinator Ryan Odden and commissioners Hillukka and Jim Hofer. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Wadena County Commission: Final county levy increases 2.89 percent
    Wadena County Commissioners approved a 2019 final levy amount 2.89 percent higher than in 2018 during their regular meeting Tuesday, Dec. 18....
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 18, 2018 - 5:07pm
    December 14, 2018
    Changes to the preliminary budget for Wadena County are nearly complete. As of Tuesday, Dec. 11, the levy was set to increase by 2.83 percent. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Wadena County Commission: County levy increase shrinking, but not final
    Wadena County Commissioners tabled a decision to slice the final tax levy Tuesday, Dec. 11 during their regular meeting. Not comfortable with...
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 14, 2018 - 1:47pm
    December 4, 2018
    South Country Health Alliance makes significant budget cuts, some costs may shift to counties
    South Country Health Alliance made significant cuts in November in order to stay afloat in the health insurance market, according to a member of the insurers joint powers board.
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 4, 2018 - 5:00pm
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