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🌱 How did Wadena-Deer Creek fare against undefeated United North Central?
Hey there, Wadena! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Wadena-Deer Creek fare against undefeated United North Central?
- How safe is the early ice and trail riding near Wadena?
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 45 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 38, low: 14.
- Thursday: Winds gusting past 40 mph, with a high of 25 and low of -12 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wrestling: United North Central remains undefeated in duals (parkrapidsenterprise.com) — Wadena-Deer Creek wrestling fans saw their team fall 43-24 to United North Central, which stayed undefeated in duals with that win and a 32-29 comeback over Long Prairie-Grey Eagle/Browerville. Several UNC wrestlers notched quick pins and technical falls, while WDC battled but couldn’t overcome early Warrior momentum. The results shake up early-season expectations in Class A. 
• Conservation Officer Reports: Consistent cold weather continues to help ice conditions on area lakes (wadenapj.com) — If you’re heading out near Wadena, conservation officers report early ice anglers finding some success with walleyes and panfish, but ice thickness still varies widely. Local officers are also busy checking trappers as fisher and bobcat seasons open, and monitoring growing snowmobile traffic on area trails. Readers are urged to use caution on lakes and ensure machines and licenses are up to date.
📸 Around Wadena
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★ Featured events ★
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Open Mic Night
Drastic Measures Brewing, 101 Jefferson St S, Wadena
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
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Board of Commissioners Meeting
Wadena County, MN Calendar , Wadena County Courthouse - Small Court Room 415 Jefferson St, S , Wadena
9:00 am
Tuesday December 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Coffee Talk: Holiday Health with Holly
620 3rd Ave SE , Perham
4:00 pm -
Ladies Night- DJ & Karaoke!
The boxcar , 102 4th St NE , Staples
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Memory Cafe
600 NE 8th St , Perham
7:00 pm -
Bingo @ Beck’s
Becks Burger Co. , 119 3rd St NE , Staples
1:00 pm -
2025 Longest Night Music Festival @ NYMRCC
New York Mills Regional Cultural Center , 24 N Main Ave , New York Mills
6:30 pm -
Coffee Talk:
30 N Main Ave , New York Mills
4:30 pm -
Christmas - Discover Staples Free Holiday Meal
Timberlake Hotel , 1212 2nd Ave NE , Staples
11:00 am -
Farmer’s Market
Lakewood Health System , 49725 County 83 , Staples
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Basketball: Girls Varsity Tournament
Perham High School , 800 Coney St W , Perham
7:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Wadena. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Wadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wadena here.
🗞 Nearby News
Alexandria
- Rock N' Willow Ranch to host Wake Up Alexandria event Dec. 19 (echopress.com)
- Girls Hockey: Alexandria showcases resilience against Brainerd, Roseau (echopress.com)
- Keeping pets safe during Minnesota winters (echopress.com)
Detroit Lakes
- Detroit Lakes golf tournament raises $12,000 for veterans (dl-online.com)
- Detroit Lakes residents feud after an indoor cat was let outside (dl-online.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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