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wadenapj.com | Nicole Stracek
WADENA — After years of deliberation and deferred action, the Wadena County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 on Tuesday, June 10, to proceed with requesting bids to repair the west wall of the county-owned Wensman building, a deteriorating maintenance storage facility dating back to the 1920s.
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wadenapj.com | Nicole Stracek
WADENA, Minn. — Just off the well-traveled Minnesota Highway 71 lies Green Island, a 60-acre nature preserve tucked within the city limits of Wadena. The land has been transformed over the past two decades by owners Kent Scheer and Vicki Chepulis into a sanctuary for wildlife and a peaceful retreat for the public. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Green Island invites visitors to slow down and reconnect with nature.
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wadenapj.com | Nicole Stracek
WADENA — Green Island Art Camp is returning this summer, offering area youth a unique opportunity to explore creativity in a natural setting. The camp, which starts June 23, blends art education, community-building, and outdoor exploration — all guided by professional artists and educators. This year’s featured guest artist is Azania Tripp, owner of Obsidian Pause: Wearable Paper Art.
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wadenapj.com | Nicole Stracek
WADENA — Wadena County Commissioner Bill Stearns and Chris McConn, Solid Waste director for Otter Tail, Wadena, and Todd counties, presented plans for a regional demolition landfill project to the Wadena City Council on Tuesday, June 10. The proposal comes as part of a broader response to the looming expiration of permits for current demolition landfills across Minnesota.
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1 week ago |
wadenapj.com | Nicole Stracek
WADENA — Gray skies and cool temperatures couldn't keep the crowds away from June Jubilee, Wadena’s beloved summer kickoff festival. The three-day celebration transformed downtown into a hub of family-friendly fun, complete with live music, a grand parade, fireworks, and a wide variety of activities for all ages. “It’s the best weekend of the year,” said Sara Collins, who attended with her grandchildren. “We came out for the kids.
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