Amateur Hour: Memorial Day Weekend 2026 Schedule
Amateur Hour is BACK for 2026! While the teams have already began their seasons, we will set the table for a full slate of town ball action during Memorial Day…
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Area Memorial Day Programs
Across central Minnesota there are several Memorial Day programs to honor those who have served. Here is a list of area programs; Leaf Mountain Lutheran Church “Mountain Men Annual…
Highway 10 Detour in Wadena Extends to Verndale May 26
Starting Tuesday, May 26, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will close Highway 10 between Wadena County Road 4 and Oink Joint Road/140th Street in Wadena for approximately five weeks. What…
Highway 10 Expansion Project Through Wadena Enters Year Two
All four new lanes of west segment expected to open in fall 2026. BAXTER, Minn. – Travelers should plan for roadwork and possible delays on Highway 10 through Wadena as the…
KSTC-TV, Channel 45, & MSHSL Announce Exclusive Broadcast And Streaming Extension Agreement
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, Minn. – KSTC-TV, Channel 45 (45TV), and the Minnesota State High School League announced today that they have reached an agreement for an exclusive broadcast and streaming extension…
Astera Health Announces Retirement Of CEO Joel Beiswenger
WADENA, Minn.– The Astera Health Board of Directors announced Monday that Joel Beiswenger will be retiring from his role as Chief Executive Officer as of July 1, 2026. According to…
MnDOT Announces Over 200 Construction Projects For 2026
BAXTER, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation today announced more than 200 road and bridge projects planned for the 2026 construction season, along with 51 additional projects to improve airports,…
Wadena Community Invited to 2026 Construction Project Open House On April 7
WADENA, Minn.– The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the Wadena community to a project open house on Tuesday, April 7, to learn about 2026 construction on Highways 10, 29 and…
2026 NYM Ronald McDonald House Ride Date Set
NEW YORK MILLS, Minn.– The Ronald McDonald House Ride in New York Mills is set for June 13 this year. It is the world’s largest Ronald McDonald House Charity Motorcycle…
Wolverine Player Spotlight: Matthew Kopp
Our next Wolverine Player Spotlight puts the focus on Matthew Kopp, a senior on the Wadena-Deer Creek boys basketball team! Here is what Wadena-Deer Creek head boys basketball coach Kevin…