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Former Alexandria woman dies in Wadena murder-suicide

The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office has determined the husband shot and killed his wife before taking his own life.

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Minnesota

UPDATE: Murder-suicide claims lives of Wadena spouses

The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office has determined the husband shot and killed his wife before taking his own life.

May 02, 2022 03:37 PM

Breaking News

Minnesota

OTC SHERIFF: Murder-suicide claims lives of Wadena spouses

The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office has determined the husband shot and killed his wife before taking his own life.

May 02, 2022 11:43 AM

Minnesota

More German than ever at this central Minnesota restaurant

The journey for chef Martin Schmidlin to arrive in America with his family was difficult but worthwhile.

March 21, 2022 11:14 AM

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Just named employee of the month, Minnesota fast food worker was never seen again

Authorities continue to ask for help in gathering any information about what may have happened to Carla Beth Anderson, who disappeared 34 years ago.

January 04, 2022 10:05 AM

By Michael Johnson

Just named employee of the month, Wadena 23-year-old was never seen again

Authorities continue to ask for help in gathering any information about what may have happened to Carla Beth Anderson, who disappeared 34 years ago.

January 04, 2022 09:05 AM

By Michael Johnson

News

Flags lowered to honor police officer who worked in Perham, New York Mills and Wadena

Smith died on Wednesday, Dec. 15 of an illness obtained from line of duty service. Smith dedicated 14 years to law enforcement.

December 20, 2021 11:39 PM

NewsMD

FEMA sends clinicians to central Minnesota communities hard hit by COVID-19

Wadena, Staples, Onamia and Mall of America have a team of FEMA personnel on site to help with COVID-19 staffing needs.

December 03, 2021 07:00 PM

By Michael Johnson

Business

Experts breakdown the strains of supply chain demands

When the pandemic really hit the area in Spring 2020, there was a “demand shock” as people bought extra products and bought different products based on what funds they had available. Both changed the demand and disrupted the supply chain.

November 25, 2021 02:00 PM

By Rebecca Mitchell

2021 deer hunt a success for these skilled hunters

These readers shared their deer photos with the Wadena Pioneer Journal from the regular firearm season.

November 17, 2021 04:00 PM

By Staff reports

Minnesota

2 victims in fatal head-on collision near Wadena identified

The two occupants of the passenger vehicle were deceased at the scene, according to the state patrol incident report.

October 29, 2021 08:30 AM

By Staff reports

Minnesota

2 killed in head-on collision with semi north of Wadena

The names of the deceased have not yet been released.

October 27, 2021 02:06 PM

By Staff reports

NewsMD

Free COVID-19 rapid testing now offered in Wadena

Participants that have health insurance will be asked for their insurance information so the state can bill their insurance company on their behalf.

October 26, 2021 11:10 PM