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Highway 6 reopens west of Parkers Prairie in Otter Tail County
15 hours ago · FERGUS FALLS — The Otter Tail County Highway Department patched Highway 6 at Nelson Lake on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The highway had been closed for over three months until the water receded. Otter Tail County officials appreciate travelers for their patience with the temporary closure, according to a ...
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High School Football: WDC cancels remainder of football season
17 hours ago · WADENA — Wadena-Deer Creek High School canceled the rest of its varsity football schedule starting Oct. 14. Student-athletes were made aware of the decision at a meeting with coaches and administration following the school day and parents were notified following the nor will the Wolverines ...
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New plantings, especially trees and shrubs, need long, slow watering over the entire root zone to keep all those new delicate roots hydrated. Older plants and trees need a good drink, too.
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High School Football: Pirates snap losing streak with win
13 hours ago · HILL CITY — Shawn Schmitz scored two touchdowns on runs of 1 and 7 yards to lead the Verndale Pirates to a 20-8 win over Hill City/Northland Friday, Oct 11. Evan Jares’ 9-yard touchdown run started the scoring for Verndale, which trailed 8 …
WDC Honor Society to host suicide prevention art show
1 day ago · According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness: “Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death for Minnesotans and 10th nationally.In 2019, 830 Minnesotans died by suicide. From 1999-2017, suicide deaths steadily increased by 53%.” Suicide rates increased by 37% between 2000-2018 and decreased 5% between 2018-2020, according to the CDC, but rates returned to their peak in 2022.
County board fails to pass motions on budget increase
Jan 24, 2024 · WADENA — During a six-hour meeting Tuesday, Jan. 16, the Wadena County Board of Commissioners had intense discussion capped off by a series of failed motions to increase the budget stemming from a decision made at the Jan. 2 meeting designating the county’s official newspaper.
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The Moorhead nonprofit that offers shelter, food and support to those in need has to raise $200,000 or else close by Nov. 30.