The story of the Batcher Block Opera House in Staples, Minnesota, is part of Lakes Country Treasures, a series that takes readers down Minnesota's backroads to some of the unique must-see gems of lakes country.| Perham Focus
Nearly 200 submissions capture local landscapes and wildlife with winning photos brightening the Astera Health cancer center clinic spaces.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Interested producers should contact The East Otter Tail or Wadena soil and water conservation districts for assistance with the enrollment process.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Miss Wadena 2024, Macy Wynn, passed her crown to Lehmkuhl on Saturday, June 28. Lehmkuhl will represent Wadena at community events until the next Miss Wadena is crowned.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Carol Danielson and Mary Suhl feed more than just buffalo at Sunnybrook Zoo — they’ve nurtured a tradition, named a pair of icons, and now invite the public to help name the newest arrival.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
The Wadena City Library summer reading program kicked off June 2 with The Oz Bros. cosplayers as the Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow, who enlisted others for the other roles in the beloved classic.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Roger Folkestad, a 99-year-old Wadena native and longtime Rotarian, has been selected as the 2025 June Jubilee grand marshal for the annual parade that will take place on June 14.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
The Wadena Area Community Band performs on Thursday, June 12, to start the second annual Wadena Area Chamber of Commerce concert series at Burlington Northern Park during June Jubilee weekend.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
This donation will offer a source of comfort and healing for patients undergoing cancer treatment when the new center opens on July 14.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
What's going on in the Wadena area, June 26-July 6| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Commissioners uphold most property assessments after valuation reviews with adjustments made in select cases involving commercial and lakefront land.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
According to the crash report, a Kia Forte and a Dodge Ram pickup were both traveling northbound on Highway 71 when they collided near the intersection with Highway 210.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Record audience chooses “Many Truths” in 32nd annual philosophical debate.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Inmates in-custody in the Wadena County jail in Wadena, Minnesota| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Inmates in-custody in the Wadena County jail in Wadena, Minnesota| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Property Transfers and Marriage Licenses 06/02/2025 – 06/05/2025| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Hwy 71 north of Hwy 10 will not close or detour on June 16| Wadena Pioneer Journal
For the first time, the annual Memorial Day program took place at the Wadena Veterans Park.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Citing limited hiring options and internal capacity, board appoints auditor/treasurer Heather Olson to interim role while continuing search with DDA.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Wadena Police Chief Naomi Plautz addressed city council members on Tuesday, May 13, highlighting recent SWAT training exercises.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Mark Lunde’s “The Consistency Code” offers practical, repeatable strategies for small business owners seeking long-term growth through consistent marketing.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Sebeka city council member Joshua Connor asks the county to foot the bill for the depreciation value of damaged light pole.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Public meets project team, learns about Highway 10/71/29 construction plans, detours, and timelines.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
What's going on in the Wadena area, June 12-22| Wadena Pioneer Journal
The Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools recently announced honor roll students for the fourth quarter. Included below are those on the academic grades A and B honor roll.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Voting will open on Saturday, June 14 at 9 a.m. during June Jubilee, at the Miss Wadena vendor booth in Burlington Northern Park.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Wadena County Sheriff's Department Warrant List issued June 9, 2025| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Secretary Simon reviews 2024 election turnout, addresses ballot printing issues and outlines legislative changes impacting future elections.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
The former Wadena elected official retired from M|State in Wadena after 32 years. He was mayor during the 2010 tornado and instrumental in the Maslowski Wellness and Research Center’s creation.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Students from the Mid-Minnesota Tae Kwon Do in Wadena and elsewhere from around the state, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin competed in a tournament at the Wadena armory on March 22.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Professional barrel racer and motivational speaker Amberley Snyder talked about triumphing over personal injury at a free event at the R&J Arena and Events Center in Verndale on Sunday, March 23.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
A Wadena-Deer Creek student competed on March 20 in the regional spelling bee at Sourcewell in Staples. The local winner of regionals advances to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
What's going on in the Wadena area, March 13-23| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Inmates in-custody in the Wadena County jail in Wadena, Minnesota| Brainerd Dispatch
Veteran referee John Klinnert is welcoming his grandson, Andrew, to the world of officiating this season.| Perham Focus
The Wadena Police Department said area crews began battling the fire late Sunday night.| West Central Tribune
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
Sonny Nguyen of Wadena and his wife will open a Vietnamese restaurant and nail salon at the old Little Round Still site. They also own and operate Sonny’s Auto Body in Staples, which was in Wadena.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Singer-songwriter Eric Peltoniemi and guitarist Dean Magraw of St. Paul will perform on Dec. 14 at the Wadena Memorial Auditorium as part of the Wadena Area Concert Association’s 2024-2025 season.| Wadena Pioneer Journal