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General History

Churches | Schools | Government | Business | General History

Click on picture to read the article from the Wadena Pioneer Journal printed in 1981.

Chief Wadena

Chippewa Chief: Wadena’s Namesake

Hospital

Tri-County Hospital

railroad history

An overall view of area railroad history

County Seat contest

History of the county seat contest

more postcards and photos of the past

See our historic photos page for more postcards and photos of the past

 

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