(KWAD) – The Minnesota State High School League has released the 2026 football schedule, setting the stage for another competitive season in Section 5 9-Player football. Bertha-Hewitt (2025 record: 9-2) A thrilling come-from-behind victory against Ogilvie in the 2025 playoffs sent the Bertha-Hewitt Bears to their first Section Championship game in two decades, falling short…
Wadena County Sheriff is hosting a open forum with the candidates on Tuesday July 14th, 2026 Candidates below; Bryan Savaloja Milo Scott Aaron Schiller Troy Wangsness Cory Carr Information about the forum; Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 7PM Wadena VFW Meeting Room- 213 1st St SE, Wadena, MN 56482 Election rules; Nonpartisan primary August 11, 2026…
June 24, 2026 Dear Members and Residents of Wadena County: The Executive Board of Local #433 (Wadena County Sheriff Deputies) is proud to announce our official endorsement of Bryan Savaloja for Sheriff of Wadena County. After a thorough review of all the candidates’ platforms, budget experience, supervisory/leadership experience, grant writing experience, and dedication to labor,…
Reminder to Sign up for Firearms Safety Class in Verndale held on July 15th, 2026 Information below; Firearms Safety Class Wednesday July 15th, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM At the Verndale Fire Hall Classes Will be held in July-August and limited to 25 students You must be 11 years old or older to…
Verndale is hosting a Motor Show this Sunday. Information below; Verndale, MN 3 Hours long Open to anyone Main Street- Verndale, MN Concessions on site Father’s Day June 21st, 2026 11:00 am- 2:00 pm Bring your classic car, truck, tractor, snowmobile, anything with a motor! or plan to just come and enjoy the day. Cash…
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.,…
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…
RESULTS AND UPCOMING SCHEDULE: Section 4 9-Man (FULL BRACKET) #6 Ortonville 12, #3 Hancock 52 #5 Underwood 14, #4 Rothsay 38 #4 Rothsay vs #1 Hillcrest Lutheran, Saturday October 25th @ 2:00 #3 Hancock vs #2 Border West, Saturday October 25th @2:00 Section 4 9-man Championship: Fargodome at 11:30 am on Thursday, October 30th….
IT’S HERE! The brackets for the 2025 Section Tournament for high school volleyball have been released! The tournament begins Monday October 20th with some pigtail games. Here is seeding and schedule for our listening area: Section 5A West (FULL BRACKET) #9 Browerville vs #8 Cass Lake-Bena, Monday, October 20 @ 7:00 Winner of Browerville vs…
IT’S HERE! The brackets for the 2025 Section Tournament for high school football have been released! The tournament begins Tuesday October 21st with a whole pile of games across the area. Here is seeding and schedule for our listening area: Section 4 9-Man (FULL BRACKET) #1 Hillcrest Lutheran (BYE) #2 Border West (BYE) #6 Ortonville…