A vehicle carrying a bulk liquid load, presumably water, either lost part or all of its load causing a mile long sheet of ice to form near the Wadena landfill exit. Motorists are warnend to be extra vigilant and slow down when approaching this stretch of Hwy 35 north of Wadena. … [Read More...] about Lost load leads to icy conditions
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Parvo virus diagnosed in rescued dog
Earlier this week, an injured, abandoned puppy was picked up by Wadena Animal Control that unfortunately had to be euthanized, not because of its injuries, but because it had contracted Canine parvovirus type 2 known as parvo. Parvo is a highly contagious virus that is particularly prominent in the canine community and is of particular […]
Spirit of Sandra Schmirler lives on
By Charlene Wirtz The Schmirler Foundation Doubles Spiel was a success on Dec. 20-21 at the Wadena RE/MAX Curling Club with eight teams each for the competitive and recreational draws. While many curlers were local, others came from further afield, the farthest from Bellevue. Organizer and Sandra Schmirler Foundation scholarship […]
WHAT’S ON: A look at what’s happening this weekend
With seasonal lights all aglow, there is no shortage of events visit this weekend, in particular. If it’s sports you are after, the Wadena Wildcats are not too far away Friday night as they visit Naicam to take on the Vikings at 8 p.m. The Cats then face the Jansen Jets in Quill Lake Saturday evening at […]
Theft of donation box
The Humboldt/Lanigan RCMP and Crime Stoppers are investigating the theft of a donation box from a business in the 700 block of Main street in Humboldt. On Sunday, Dec.8, at approximately 6:30 pm, security camera footage shows a female tucking a donation box under her shirt before leaving the store. She is about 5’7”, 160-190lb, […]
Team Muirhead adds Scotish flavour to this week’s Farmer’s Edge Superspiel
By Alison Squires A decidedly Scottish flavour is being featured at Wadena RE/MAX Curling Club this week as Team Muirhead of Scotland arrives for some quality ice time for the 3rd Annual Farmer’s Edge Superspiel. As part of the preparations, Scottish skip Glen Muirhead, third Kyle Smith, second Thomas Muirhead and lead Cameron Smith […]