Wadena Chamber Chili Cook Off Returns September 26th

Chili season is here, and Wadena is turning up the heat with the Wadena Area Chamber’s annual Chili Cook-Off, Thursday, September 26th from 4 to 6 p.m. in downtown Wadena. 23 local businesses, civic organizations and schools are all signed up to compete for $200 in Wadena Chamber bucks and to have their name engraved…

United North Central Wins 2024 Johanna Olson Invitational; Brownell Edges Aho in Thrilling Finish

WADENA, Minn. (KWAD) – High school cross country returned to the Whitetail Run Golf Course in Wadena on Tuesday evening for the Johanna Olson Memorial Invitational. With 21 teams in attendance, the event showcased some of the region’s top talent, delivering a memorable race that culminated in a nail-biting finish. United North Central claimed the overall…