The cold has settled in the Wadena area with daytime highs below freezing. Paws & Prairie Animal Clinic in Wadena offers tips to keep fur-kiddos and four-legged family members safe during winter.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
The North Pole drive-thru Christmas light display at Pine Grove Park in Staples is dedicated to Tricia Jasmer of Staples this year. Jasmer started the annual outdoor event before she died on Feb. 20.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
The Moment in Time Dance Co. held its second annual winter recital at Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary School featuring 34 dances ranging from jazz, hip-hop, solos, groups and a father-daughter routine.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center’s annual celebration of local musicians and community connections on the longest night of the year will start at 7 p.m. Dec. 21 and is free to attend.| Wadena Pioneer Journal