Firefighter Turkey Bingo For Wadena FD This Friday
WADENA, Minn.– Get ready for Thanksgiving with a chance to win a turkey while playing bingo and help out a great cause. The Wadena Fire Department Relief Association is hosting…
Local News
Free Marketing Class Coming To Wadena Thurs.
WADENA, Minn.– A unique opportunity for those in the Wadena area to sharpen their marketing skills is coming later this week. The Wadena Area Chamber of Commerce, North Central Small…
Wife of Detroit Lakes Missionary Killed in Angola Arrested in Connection with His Death
(KWAD) — Jackie Shroyer, wife of missionary Beau Shroyer, who was killed on October 25 while serving in Angola, Africa, has been arrested in connection with his death, Lakes Area Vineyard…
Brainerd Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting and Alleged Abduction Incident
BRAINERD, MINN (KWAD) — Early Friday, Nov. 1, authorities arrested a 35-year-old Brainerd man in connection with a shooting death and the alleged abduction of five people from a residence…
11 Cattle Lost as Semi-Truck Overturns in Otter Tail County
A semi-truck carrying approximately 37 cattle overturned on Tuesday, Oct. 29, around 8 p.m., resulting in the loss of 11 cattle. According to a press release from the Otter Tail…
Highway 71 and Bryant Avenue Traffic Signal Resumes Operations In Wadena
WADENA, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation will remove the temporary intersection set-up on Highway 71/Jefferson Street South at Bryant Avenue in Wadena by Friday, Nov. 1. The intersection traffic…
Missionary from Detroit Lakes killed while serving in Angola
In a tragic development, the Lakes Area Vineyard Church of Detroit Lakes has announced the passing of local missionary Beau Shroyer, who was killed in an act of violence on…
Here’s All The Local Halloween Activities Going On This Weekend Through Halloween
Spooky season is in full gear! Plenty of places around central Minnesota are loading up on candy and fun activities for this weekend and Halloween night. Here is a list…
Two Dead, Two Injured in Three-Car Crash in Becker County
A tragic three-car collision in Becker County on Tuesday afternoon left two people dead and two others injured. The Minnesota State Patrol reported that the crash occurred at 1:47 p.m….
Closes, Detours Coming For Highway 210 Staples Railroad Crossing Oct. 14–18
BAXTER, Minn.— UPDATE (10/15): Highway 210 will remain closed between Highway 10 and Front Street until early evening Wednesday, Oct. 23. Motorists are encouraged to monitor www.511mn.org for current travel…