Wadena Pioneer Journal

Local

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#1710443

United States

#419997

News and Media

#11109

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Wadena County board weighs HR department restructure amid struggle to hire county administrator

4 days ago | wadenapj.com | Nicole Stracek

WADENA — The Wadena County Board of Commissioners discussed the possibility of restructuring the human resources department during its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 6. The board previously approved changes to the department structure allowing two positions to become human resources specialists.
How Wadena's Astera Health turned hurricane crisis into opportunity for operational improvement

6 days ago | wadenapj.com | Nicole Stracek

WADENA — When Hurricane Helene, a powerful Category 4 storm, struck the southeastern United States on Sept. 26, 2024, the disaster didn’t just damage homes and communities — it also exposed a fragile link in the nation’s health care system. The storm caused massive supply chain issues, and according to the National Hurricane Center, led to the deaths of 249 people.
Wadena's First Congregational Church of the United Church of Christ to close

1 week ago | wadenapj.com | Frank Lee

WADENA — It’s the end of an era. The First Congregational Church of the United Church of Christ in Wadena will close its doors for good due to an aging congregation that is dwindling in numbers. “The church is going to dissolve, and May 3 will be my last service,” Pastor Jim Stoneman said on April 30.
Lacey Baumgart named new Wadena County 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator

1 week ago | wadenapj.com | Nicole Stracek

WADENA—The University of Minnesota Extension recently welcomed Lacey Baumgart as the new 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator for Wadena County. Baumgart brings a deep-rooted passion for 4-H and youth development to her new role, where she will support 4-H families, volunteers and community partners while promoting leadership and engagement among local youth. Raised near New York Mills, Baumgart has a long history with 4-H.
Blazing a trail through blindness, Wadena’s computer guru finds strength in the help he gives and gets

1 week ago | wadenapj.com | Frank Lee

WADENA — When it comes to fixing computers, Ryan Andrews likes to see if he can help others with their problems. The Wadena native owns Ryan’s PC Repair and Media Transfer Service downtown below Greiman's in the Jefferson Square building on Jefferson Street South. “I answer their questions," Andrews said of his clients. "Like if I can back their stuff up and answer certain questions about their files and their email and getting on the internet...stuff like that.
Wild’s Fleury among three Masterton Award finalists

1 week ago | wadenapj.com | Dane Mizutani |Jess Myers

Even though he only touched the ice during warmups, Marc-Andre Fleury’s final NHL game ended like so many more of the 1,200-plus in a two-decade career, with the crowd chanting his name. Just hours after the final game of his final season, the beloved goalie nicknamed “Flower” was announced for one more NHL honor.
Sharon Van Houten

1 week ago | wadenapj.com | Frank Lee

Sharon Jane (Brown) Van Houten, Age 80 years of Champlin Minnesota passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025 after an 8-year battle with Dementia. Preceded in death by parents Don and Arlene Brown and Richard Brown (Brother). Survived by Robert (Husband), Linda Gasparrini (Sister), Jon, Craig, and Douglas (Son's), and 6 Grandchildren (Hailey, Dylan, Sophia, Layla, Cole, and Oaklyn). For additional information please visit the website below:Web: www.CrescentTide.com
Initiative Foundation highlights regional impact at community meet and greet

1 week ago | wadenapj.com | Nicole Stracek

WADENA — Community members and business professionals gathered at the Astera Health Legacy Campus on Tuesday, April 29, for a special meet and greet hosted by the Initiative Foundation, in partnership with Astera Health. The event served as both a networking opportunity and a chance to spotlight the Little Falls-based nonprofit’s growing impact in Wadena County and the surrounding region.
Susan K. Wegscheid (Hanson)

2 weeks ago | wadenapj.com | Frank Lee

Age 75. Passed away on April 27, 2025. Preceded in death by husband Michael; parents Curtis (Carolyn) and Pat Schweiger; brother Gregory. Survived by siblings Wendy, Perry (Rita), Kim and Gay; step siblings Barbara Haake and Bill Schweiger; nieces and nephew Kristin (Rob), Michele (Josh) and Brian; great nieces and nephew Lorelai, Cecelia, Emmett and Noelle. Sue was raised in Richfield and graduated from Richfield High School. Sue moved to Wadena in the late 1980s when she married Michael.
Sourcewell honors WDC ‘Students of Character’

2 weeks ago | wadenapj.com | Frank Lee

EAST GULL LAKE — Wadena-Deer Creek High School seniors Madison Goeden and Vanessa Haataja were honored by Sourcewell at its annual “Students of Character” Celebration. Forty-five area high school students were selected by their respective school staff for recognition at an April 23 banquet in their honor at Madden's on Gull Lake in East Gull Lake.