WADENA, Minn. – July 1, 2026 — Astera Health is pleased to announce that Mike Schramm will join the organization as Interim Chief Executive Officer beginning July 6, 2026. Schramm brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in rural healthcare organizations across Minnesota. Throughout his career, he has led hospitals and health…
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,…
The Miss Wadena Scholarship Pageant was held on Sunday, June 21, 2026 with 6 contestants vying for the title of Miss Wadena 2026. The results are as follows: MISS WADENA 2026 is Annalyah Martin. She is the daughter of Kattie and Derek Martin. She receives a $1,250.00 scholarship, crown, banner and flowers as well as…
Truck detour in place until early September BAXTER, Minn. – Starting Monday, June 22, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin construction on Highway 29 between Highway 71 and the west limits of Wadena. Crews will complete storm sewer improvements and update sidewalks and pedestrian ramps. What to expect on Highway 29 from June 22 to…
Schedule Below Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 1:00-5PM- General Projects & Science of Animals Poster Judging Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 10:00 AM- 4-H Horseshoe: Horse related Horseless Horse will be judged on Tuesday with General Projects 4:00-8:00 PM- Vendors Set Up 10:00 PM- All Livestock must be in place Thursday, June 18th, 2026 “Daycare Day” 8:00…
Be Golden! at the Miss Wadena Scholarship Pageant! Information below; Sunday June 21st Wadena Memorial Audittorium 600 Colfax Ave SW- Wadena This year contestants are; Corabeth Curtis Ariana Dutke Kaylee Endres Pheonix Gray Genevieve Lease Annalyah Martin Final bits of information; Tickets available at Thrifty White Drug, Wadena State Bank, and from all Contestants Advance:…
Wadena County Blue Ribbon Youth Livestock Auction at the Wadena County Fair. Information below; Wadena county fairgrounds show arena Light breakfast to be served prior to the auction @8:15 AM Auction is on June 20th at 9 AM More information contact: BJ Horstmann (218) 371-8046
There Rummage Sale in Wadena this Thursday, Friday and Saturday Rummage Sale; June 11th and 12th, 13th Humphrey Manor Community Room/Sunroom 00 2nd Street SE Wadena, MN Starting at 8am Also The Craft Shop Will be Open June 12th and 13th 8:30 AM to 11 AM
The Dementia Support Group reminds the Wadena area that the group meets every fourth Tuesday of the month. The information for this is as follows June 23rd Immanuel Lutheran Church 11 am-12:30 pm 403 2nd St. SE, Wadena, MN, 56482 Open to dementia caregivers, no registration is required. Questions: cristina.rodriguez@vivie.org or 320-460-7226 Build a support…
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,…