STAPLES, Minn.– Staples-Motley Cardinals football has their sights set on another strong season in 2026. “Feeling pretty good, you know, the boys are all getting dialed, all kind of learning our roles here,” said junior Beau Carlson. The Cardinals have won 28 games in the last three seasons, including a trip to the Prep Bowl…
Bertha-Hewitt Community Education invites you to join them to go on a bus ride down to the Minnesota State Fair Information below; Join Bertha-Hewitt Community Education for a charter Bus Trip to the Minnesota State Fair Bus Pickup Locations & Times- Bertha-Hewitt School- South Parking Lot (Load at 6:50 AM Depart at 7:00 AM). Wadena-…
(KWAD) – The Minnesota State High School League has released the 2026 football schedule, giving Section 6AA teams a look at the road ahead this fall. Last season, Section 6AA was arguably the strongest section in Class AA, with four teams finishing ranked in the Top 8 in the final regular season polls. While section…
The Wadena Whirlaway will host a dance on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 starting at 7 PM Information below; Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 7:00-9:30pm St. Michael’s Church- 280 1st Ave S, Motley. Benjamin Stokes is the caller. Potluck food served during the dance. Spectators welcome Call Kathy at 612-743-3480 for more details
Swan Valley Lutheran Church Rummage and Quilt Sale July 23rd through 25th Swan Valley Lutheran Church Rummage and Quilt Sale. Always lots of great donations for sale at the Swan Valley Lutheran Church located just North of the gas station in Leader. Items are located inside and outside. The church ladies will also have their…
The Wadena Whirkaways will host a dance on Thursday June 25th Information below June 25th 7:00-9:30 PM St. Michael’s Church 280 1st Ave S, Motley. Bob Maiden is the caller Potluck food served throughout the dance Spectators welcome Call Kathy at 612-743-3480 for more details
PERHAM, Minn. — Arvig has awarded the Royale B & Eleanor M Arvig Memorial Scholarship to 36 area high school seniors from the class of 2026. Each student will receive a $3,000 scholarship to their chosen college, university, or vocational school. Students were selected based on achievements or interests in mathematics, engineering, accounting, computer science,…
The Minnesota State High School League Track and Field State Tournament gets underway Thursday at St. Michael-Albertville High School. The three-day meet runs Thursday through Saturday, June 4th through the 6th. Class AAA prelims begin Thursday morning at 9:00, followed by Class A prelims at 3:30 Thursday afternoon. On Friday, Class AA prelims start at 9:00 a.m.,…
The 2026 MSHSL State Speech Meet kicks off at Park Center High School on Friday morning, and the listening area is well represented. 82 students representing 22 area schools will compete for State championships across the 13 different speech categories: Creative Expression, Discussion, Duo, Extemporaneous Reading, Extemporaneous Speaking, Great Speeches, Humor, Informative Speaking, Original Oratory,…
KWAD – The field for the 2026 Minnesota State Wrestling tournament is set. From February 25th through February 28th, Minnesota’s best wrestlers will take over Grand Casino Arena for four straight days of championship competition. It begins Wednesday, February 25th at 4:00 with the Team State Tournament, featuring area teams Brainerd (AAA), Perham, (AA), United…