Nicole Stracek of the Wadena Pioneer Journal will join KWAD every Wednesday morning at 8:10 to give an update on the news going around Wadena and the surrounding areas. Check out full news and articles from the WPJ by clicking here. Any story tips can be sent to nstracek@wadenapj.com or 218-631-2561.

Topics discussed this week:

• Recapping the BBQ Smokehouse open house
• A Sebeka native is performing at the NYM Regional Cultural Center this Saturday
• Chili Cook-Off smack talk

Listen to this week’s conversation below!