A Duluth judge sided with the victims’ family members, who argued strongly against a prison sentence for the alcohol-fueled crash.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
In a crowded ballroom, they urged state pollution regulators to consider the impacts on local communities. Environmentalists said the standard was attainable and long overdue.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under a byline of "staff." Often, the "staff" byline is used when rewriting basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which require little or no reporting. At times, this byline is used…| Wadena Pioneer Journal
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Deer hunters in southern Minnesota can start grabbing their rifles, leaving the shotgun in the gun cabinet, during the next firearms deer season.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
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Nicole Stracek was a freelance writer for over 10 years before joining the Wadena Pioneer Journal. She covers everything from city council and county board meetings to breaking news. The community reporter can be reached at 218-631-2561 or nstracek@wadenapj.com.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
