Fire crews from across the county came out to provide support to stop the blaze.
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Wadena Fire Department (2021)
Crews came out in force to fight a fully engulfed shop fire southwest of Sebeka Friday, May 7.
The farm located at 25663 115th Avenue in Sebeka reportedly had a barn/shop on fire at 2:07 p.m. When first responders arrived the building was fully engulfed.
The cause of the fire is believed to be from a hot lawn mower that was just put away after use. The structure and all contents inside were a total loss.
Those first arriving were notified there were propane tanks, fuel cans, and some equipment inside. Units began fire suppression to extinguish the fire. Firefighters were on scene for approximately two hours. Wadena Fire Department responded with six apparatus trucks and 16 firefighters. The incident is under the investigation of the Sebeka Fire Department for determination of cause and origin.
Fire crews from across the county came out to provide support to stop the blaze.
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Wadena Fire Department (2021)
Crews came out in force to fight a fully engulfed shop fire southwest of Sebeka Friday, May 7.
The farm located at 25663 115th Avenue in Sebeka reportedly had a barn/shop on fire at 2:07 p.m. When first responders arrived the building was fully engulfed.
The cause of the fire is believed to be from a hot lawn mower that was just put away after use. The structure and all contents inside were a total loss.
Those first arriving were notified there were propane tanks, fuel cans, and some equipment inside. Units began fire suppression to extinguish the fire. Firefighters were on scene for approximately two hours. Wadena Fire Department responded with six apparatus trucks and 16 firefighters. The incident is under the investigation of the Sebeka Fire Department for determination of cause and origin.
Firefighter injured in Wadena County shed fire
Menahga Fire Department was called for mutual aid in Rockwood Township on May 7, for a storage shed that was destroyed by fire.
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A firefighter was hospitalized during the response to a shed fire Friday, May 7 in Wadena County.
According to a media release from the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office, a structure fire was reported at approximately 2:06 p.m. in Section 17 of Rockwood Township.
Arriving personnel found an outbuilding or storage shed on fire. The Sebeka and Wadena fire departments requested mutual aid from the Menahga Fire Department. Also assisting on scene were the Sebeka Police Department and Tri-County Ambulance.
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As family and friends passed by in celebration of Irma Allen s 100th birthday, she waved and clasped her hands above her head in May 2020.
Rebecca Mitchell/Pioneer Journal
With cars lined up at the softball complex and balloons galore, friends and family of Irma Allen were delighted to see one another again in celebration of “a very special person,” as Allen’s neighbors the Knutsons said. Allen smiled as people honked and waved and shared how beautiful she looked on her 100th birthday.
Allen’s granddaughter, Allison Uselman, distributed decorations and lead the excitement of “Happy birthday” honks and sweet air hugs, and even a second time around the block for the “great woman,” as Jeff Harrison said.
With many restrictions lifting, July rock concert event may be a major attraction to Menahga area. 9:35 am, May 7, 2021 ×
The Mid Summer Music Fest is located east of Menahga off Hwy 31.
Image courtesy Mid Summer Music Fest
After the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions put a stop to most large group gatherings last year, the Mid Summer Music Fest in Menahga is looking to go big this summer.
Wadena County Commissioners heard for informational purposes that the event had submitted necessary paperwork to be held in the county. While it meets the county requirements it may have further state of Minnesota restrictions when the event takes place July 1-3. At this time, most COVID-19 restrictions are to be removed by the end of May.