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 Memorial Day Dinner.” Join us for a Cemetery Ceremony honoring our veterans at approximately 10:00 AM Monday 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Menu: BBQ’s, Hot…
WADENA, Minn (KWAD) – The Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools has selected two semifinalists in its search for the district’s next superintendent. According to a news release from School Board Chair Dan Lawson, the semifinalists are Thomas Cooper, high school principal in Holdingford and Brad Johnson, superintendent of Renville County West Public Schools. The candidates were chosen…
WADENA, Minn (KWAD) – The 2026 Section 8AA softball tournament continued Tuesday with second-round action across northwest Minnesota, as several top seeds advanced deeper into the postseason bracket. #4 Wadena-Deer Creek earned one of the biggest wins of the night, defeating #5 Park Rapids Area 7-5 to advance to the section semifinals. WDC, now 19-3…
WADENA, Minn (KWAD) – The opening round of the 2026 Section 8AA softball tournament featured several dominant performances Monday as teams advanced into the quarterfinal round of postseason play. Top-seeded teams largely protected home field during the first day of tournament action, with multiple games ending early due to the run rule. Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines delivered one of…
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 Tumberg had to say about Matthew’s performance all season long. “Matthew had a great work ethic this season and continually improved all winter long. His…
Our next Wolverine Player Spotlight puts the focus on Ashely Pavek, a senior on the Wadena-Deer Creek girls basketball team! Here is what Wadena-Deer Creek head girls basketball coach Jordan Cresap had to say about Ashley’s performance last week. “Ashley had a great season for us. She took on many different responsibilities to help the…
MREA is proud to announce that Holly Becker, a high school math teacher at Wadena Deer Creek Public Schools, has been selected by the MREA Board of Directors as Minnesota’s 2026 National Rural Teacher of the Year candidate.
Our next Wolverine Player Spotlight puts the focus on Ettore Pinnella, a senior on the Wadena-Deer Creek wrestling team! Ettore will compete at the MSHSL Individual State Wrestling Tournament this weekend! Here is what Wadena-Deer Creek head wrestling coach Brad Wollum had to say about Ettore’s performance all season long. “Ettore is now a two-time…
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…
Our next Wolverine Player Spotlight puts the focus on Hunter Sweere, a sophomore on the Wadena-Deer Creek boys basketball team! Here is what Wadena-Deer Creek head boys basketball coach Kevin Tumberg had to say about Hunter’s performance last week. “Hunter has worked hard all season long to improve his own game, as well as to…