Groups review plans to move water off the flat Wadena County Fairgrounds
A drainage project, with a summer 2022 completion, will include mechanically moving the water off the fairgrounds to the north. The county board is set to discuss the revised design at their May 11 meeting. 3:10 pm, May 5, 2021 ×
Bolton & Menk engineer Anthony Maule explains the three design alternatives presented to the Wadena County board of commissioners and fair board members for the drainage project on May 3, 2021. The project will include a lift station, collection system and ponds to move the water north off the fairground property.
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The water isn’t high enough for Noah’s ark to float on but the standing water at the Wadena County Fairgrounds seems to have been an ongoing problem since the flood waters receded.
Uselmans share what keeps them ringing for Salvation Army donations
Donations are accepted at Super One, Walmart and a few local businesses as well as through Wadena County s local contact. 5:03 pm, Dec. 16, 2020 ×
Nolan (left), Katie and Garrett Uselman enjoy joyously and enthusiastically ringing the bell for Salvation Army donations.
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One of the traditions that remains consistent this Christmas: ringing a bell for the Salvation Army, at least for local resident Katie Uselman and her two sons.
Garrett (9) started with Katie five years ago and now including Nolan (6) sharing the Christmas spirit. They ring the bells enthusiastically for all to hear, all the way in the parking lot.