Wadena Pioneer Journal is your #1 source for news, weather, and sports around Wadena and throughout Minnesota.

Nov 19, 2024 · 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.

Robert Brown, age 88, of Deer Creek, Minnesota passed away on January 12, 2025, at Astera Health in Wadena, Minnesota. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Deer Creek officiated by Pastor Donald Wagner.

Oct 22, 2024 · Occupation: Supervisor, Wadena County Solid Waste Q: Why are you running? A: I am running because I care deeply about the community and want to ensure it continues to grow and thrive and believe I can advocate for practical solutions that benefit everyone. We've seen the rebirth of our downtown and feel we still have some work to do to help the community thrive.

Dec 31, 2024 · A warrant is a court order to apprehend an individual. Names appearing on the list do not indicate that the person is guilty of the crime; only that there was a warrant on file for their arrest on the date the list was published.

Nov 25, 2024 · WADENA — Two people were injured after the vehicle they were in rolled over Sunday, Nov. 24, on Highway 10 in Wadena County. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the crash at 11:35 p.m. Sunday on Highway 10 in Aldrich Township.

Dec 26, 2024 · Kelly Thelen, a representative for Prioritize Protecting MN Kids, told the county board that she has been working to create public awareness about the lack of stringent conviction laws for people who are convicted of possessing, distributing, and …

Wadena, Minnesota, area news and weather along with top headlines from throughout the state of Minnesota

5 days ago · Local news stories from Wadena, Minnesota, and more. News, crime, government, traffic, fires, education news, and more.

Dec 27, 2024 · According to the 2024 AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographic Sourcebook, the average spending on veterinary care per household per year was $580 for dogs and $433 for cats. “I usually tell people when it starts to drop below freezing I try to minimize walks and time outside,” Frost said.