Progress 2019

2019 A look back at 2018...

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MICHAEL JOHNSON

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no hiding the fact that Wadena T here’s saw substantial change in its business

sector in 2018, but have you noticed that women are the ones leading the charge?

Female leadership blossomed in the downtown retail district of Wadena last year, with Lisa Baymler taking over Lyle’s Shoes (with husband Brian Koons at her side); Paulette Ohm taking over ownership of what is now 1776 Clothing Company; Chasity Peterson and husband Randy starting up All Around Divas Boutique (with Chasity handling much of the day-to-day business); Jodana Albers taking over Pure Gold Nutrition; Amber Brunell, while already established in her business Sweet Pickins, moving to a new location downtown, and; Lisa Leeseberg, who’s been feeding the hungry for years at Larry’s Family Pizza, announcing plans to open another business right in downtown Wadena, Leeseberg’s Sweet Treats. Other women took their businesses a step further this year outside of Jefferson Street, including Becky’s Photo and Kiki’s Kreations, to name just a couple.

These women all have something in common: they’ve been using social media to build their relationships with the community, often posting live videos to show off their new merchandise or daily specials.

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“For me that’s just to help gain exposure,” Ohm said of her tech-savvy ways. “People do look to social media, just to keep up with the trends. It’s a perfect way to get outreach.”

Baymler said it’s not just unique that they all came on board in the same timeframe, but also that they are working together to sell their merchandise. Stop by Lyle’s Shoes, for example, and you’ll see a new pair of kicks

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Dayton Ave. and 1st St. SW Wadena • 218-631-3928 Sunday Worship 10:00 am St. Helens Episcopal Church was built in 1896.

It is the oldest permanent church building in use in Wadena today. St. Helens remains dedicated to the spiritual growth in our communities. Join us on Sunday and worship with all who seek a meaningful walk with Christ.

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shown off with an outfit from 1776 Clothing Company. Next to that display might be a decoration from Hometown Crafts, or furniture put together by Sweet Pickens.

“We’ve been able to work together real well,” Baymler said. “I think it’s been great.

We bounce ideas off each other, there’s cross marketing…”

“I just think we have great energy,” she added.

Baymler noted she has six sisters and her dad raised them all to believe that they were as capable of succeeding as anyone.

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We’ve been able to work together real well. I think it’s been great. We bounce ideas off each other, there’s cross marketing.

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Peterson said women have been at home for generations, and in the last generation, those moms have been the ones building businesses at home, increasingly online businesses. With the smaller boutiques becoming more popular, it’s opened doors for a lot of women to move their homebased or online business into a brick and mortar store.

“I think it might have to do with an incline in online,” Peterson said. “Everything is online now, and who was home for all those years, the majority of the time it was the

I feel like our generation, we always wanted maybe a little bit more than what we had when we were younger.

Chasity Peterson, All Around Divas Boutique.

woman at home, always looking for a way to make a couple hundred bucks a month.

I think that’s why we’re seeing an incline.”

She added that many of her closest female friends are the main breadwinners in their homes, yet if it wasn’t for the support of their husbands, they would not be able to do it. She said when her husband is gone, she can get lost in the struggles of running a business.

“I see women with so much potential that struggle because their spouses are not supportive in that way,” Peterson said.

She is unsure what her father’s generation would have thought about women being the one’s leading the business charge, but she said her children’s generation seems to have no concerns about it.

“I feel like our generation, we always wanted maybe a little bit more than what we had when we were younger,” she said.

“And we knew the only way a person could do that was by having two or multiple sources of income, and finding a way to do it that didn’t involve having your kids raised by daycare.”  Michael Johnson, Wadena Pioneer Journal editor, can be reached at mjohnson@wadenapj.com or 218-631-2561.

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rastic Measures Brewing is one of the latest additions to downtown Wadena after a grand opening March 15, 2019.

Owner, operator and brewer Brett Doebbeling worked throughout 2018 to renovate the former hardware store into a brewery on the corner of Jefferson Street and Aldrich Avenue.

The business brews a number of beers on site and serves them up to thirsty patrons.

The brewery started out with six batches of brew for the grand opening. Every batch will yield approximately 300 gallons.

The Drastic Measures team has invested a lot into their brand and beer.

Doebbeling hopes to serve food at the brewery in the future. An estimated $1 million has been invested into the business prior to its opening.

Regular hours will be Wednesday and Thursday, 3-10 p.m., Friday, 3-11 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

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Sweet Pickins settles into a new location

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began in her garage and recently moved to a downtown shop. The grand opening of Sweet Pickins’ new location on Jefferson Street was Nov. 24, 2018.

The move was prompted by a desire to ingrain the business into the downtown scene. Brunell wanted to be a part of the epicenter of local commerce while enjoying various fairs and street sales. She’s also a big fan of her new display windows.

When asked about her new location, Brunell was in the middle of the agonizing task of moving a business. Putting up signage, arranging products, and setting up an internet connection were dominating her time.

Sweet Pickins is filled with a wide range of DIY furniture. Brunell finds old furniture and aesthetically redesigns it, drawing out its rustic character.

Amber Brunell is the owner of Sweet Pickins in Wadena, which reopened at a new location on Jefferson Street in Wadena in November 2018.

The store’s hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. 

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The new All Around Divas Boutique is a one-stop-shop for everything girly

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Around Divas Boutique opened in the Allformer Cyber Cafe building in Wadena

in November.

Owners Chasity and Randy Peterson say they opened the store to provide fashionable, fun clothes at affordable prices.

“I’ve been the girl that didn’t have the money. I feel like that’s who I want to target,” said Chasity.

The store is filled with products ranging from shirts to jewelry to shoes. From the ground up, it’s designed to be a one-stopshop for everything girly.

Some items are designed to be vehicles of positivity. The Peterson’s lost their son when he was struck by a drunk driver near Hawley, and now their boutique sells shirts with positive messages emblazoned on them, like “Be Kind,” with proceeds going directly to Mothers Against Drunk Driving and similar organizations.

The Petersons said opening the boutique is a fresh start for their family. Located at 210 Jefferson Street South, All Around Divas has a regularly updated Facebook page and bustling online store. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 

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Creek Organic moved to a new U nion location in December, taking on all

the challenges a business must endure during transition — renovation, communicating with customers, and generally settling into a new facility.

The business helps farmers produce healthier food, specializing in organic and non-GMO feed, seed supplies, dog food and organic gardening tools.

James Crook, the general manager of Union Creek Organic, believes in putting farming before chemicals. High-quality soil combined with traditional farming techniques produce the best crops, he says. The health of people is a pillar of his operation.

Raising organic crops and livestock is increasingly popular. Crook has been busy filling rail cars with organic corn to be sent to agriculture operations all over the country.

James Crook, general manager of Union Creek Organic.

Union Creek Organic can be found next to Merickel Lumber off of Hwy 10 west in Wadena. Business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. A grand opening for the new location is slated for spring 2019. 

NOTICE: WADENA COUNTY RESIDENTS PLEASE NOTE: It is illegal to place non-recyclable items in any recycling bin in Wadena County.

Non-recyclable items have been found in the Wadena County recycling bins on a regular basis. Placing these types of items in a recycling bin is illegal and costly, and repeated misuse of it will result in us removing bins. If anyone has information regarding the illegal use of the recycling bins, please call the Wadena County Sheriff’s Department at 218-631-7600 – you may remain anonymous. For information on proper disposal of the items, please call the Wadena County Department of Solid Waste at 218-631-2474. We appreciate everyone’s help in resolving these issues and we want to continue providing the citizens of Wadena County with recycling services.

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Aluminum Cans-rinsed Food cans-rinsed Tin cans Iron Cans Aerosol cans (completely empty & nozzle removed) Plastic Containers #1 & #2 Plastics #3-#7 with a screw top Glass bottles/jars Corrugated Cardboard Newsprint Magazines/Catalogs Office Paper Envelopes/brochures/coupons Ledger paper Wrapping paper Books Paperboard-cereal/food/pop boxes (recycle as paper) Cardboard egg cartons (recycle as paper) All Colored Glass (brown, green & clear)

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Cigarette butts/Q-Tips/Hair/Sponges Glass cookware/bakeware/dishes/ceramic/porcelain Waxed paper/waxed cardboard Cat litter/ Animal/human waste Diapers/Sanitary napkins/feminine products Shoes/Clothing (any cloth materials) Paper plates/napkins/paper towels/toilet paper Mirrors/Windows or Auto Glass Filters/furnace filters/oil filters Styrofoam/packing peanuts Bailing twine-plastic/hemp/sisal/silage or hay plastic Christmas lights/trees/wreaths Tires NO BURNT ITEMS

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Debra Stephen Porkkonen Sweere Assoc. Broker Agent

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Romper Room Daycare Tina Reece

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Jodana Albers creates healthy drinks at Pure Gold Nutrition in downtown Wadena.

Albers is new owner at Pure Gold Nutrition

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odana Albers took over ownership of Pure Gold Nutrition in June.

The business whips up shakes and teas made to meet the nutritional desires of each unique customer. Albers can attest to the weight loss potential of her products, which are powered

by Herbalife Nutrition supplements.

Weight loss may not be the first thing people think of when looking over the selection of 30-plus shakes, which include flavors like donut, cookie, cheesecake, muffin, pie and cake batter. But the shakes provide these flavors in a well-balanced, low calorie meal-in-a-glass.

Albers notes that the shakes are not just for weight loss. With the right adjustments, they can be used to gain muscle mass, too.

All drinks are less than 250 calories and include 24 grams of protein.

“We also offer personalized coaching, whether for gaining muscle, losing weight or gaining energy,” Albers said.

As an independent Herbalife distributor, she coaches people on what their food should look like in a day and helps them set goals.

We also offer personalized coaching, whether for gaining muscle, losing weight or gaining energy.

Jodana Albers, Pure Gold Nutrition

Pure Gold Nutrition is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday hours. 

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Work continues on Super One foods remodel got out last summer that Super W ord One Foods will be getting a brand

new store, in its former location on the southside of the BNSF railroad. The announcement came as crews began demolishing the interior of the old building in August.

Super One Foods manager Jim Walz said the store last operated in that location nine years ago, until closing its doors and moving to its current site, which was then the home of The Grocery Store by Mason Brothers.The move was a way for the two grocery stores to

come together and compete as one, following the opening of Walmart in Wadena.

The move allowed Super One to get into a newer, larger facility, but now, Walz said, the owners of the chain decided to make an investment in Wadena by moving forward with this new store.

The announcement brought excitement throughout town, especially among those south of the tracks. Walz noted that the desire from residents to have a grocery store on the southside has never really gone away. 

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ecky Berndt preserves special memories through photography.

Thanks to a move into the lower level of the Wadena Family Dental Office last year, Berndt has been able to expand her offerings. Her new photo studio there, Remember When Photos, is devoted to capturing moments that deserve to be cherished.

Photography has been a lifelong passion for Berndt. In 2007, she threw herself into the craft and started working toward operating a full-fledged photography business.

A studio makes photography easier, but Berndt also enjoys taking her camera out into the wild, where she can chase the action.

Her portfolio includes newborn, maternity, school and family photos.

Check out beckysrememberwhenphotos .com for more information. Berndt may also be reached through direct messaging on Facebook. 

Michael Johnson / Pioneer Journal

Becky Berndt operates her photography business out of a studio in the Wadena Family Dental building's lower level.

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ADVOCACY PR OGRAMS

Pete’s Nursery & Landscaping

Someplace Safe Advocacy offers a myriad of services to victims and survivors of crime, their families and friends. Advocates work to assist those effected by domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and other crimes (including; stalking, elder abuse, identity theft, robbery, theft, etc.), as they navigate the social, emotional and economic impacts they face as victims on the path to becoming survivors. All Advocacy services are free & confidential.

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N. on Hwy. 71 (3 Blks N of Marlins Small Engine on Louis St.)

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Someplace Safe 24hr Crisis Line

Tax & Accounting Services

800.974.3359

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11 2nd St. S.W., Wadena, MN

Accessible services are available, including: interpreters, live chat, and text options.

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BLUFFTON BLUFFTON OIL OIL CO. CO.

• oil• changes • tires oil changes • tires • bulk delivery • bulk fuelfuel delivery • pay-at-the-pump gas service • pay-at-the-pump gas service • convenience store • convenience store

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101 Prospect St., Bluffton • 218.385.2595 Open: Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 6 pm • Sat. 7 am - Noon • Sun. Closed

PARENTING TIME CENTER Open: Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 6 pm Sat. 7 am - Noon Sun. Closed

309 South Jefferson Ave., Wadena, MN 115 5th St. NE - Perham, MN www.someplacesafe.info

The Parenting Time Center (PTC) is designed to assure that children can have safe and conflict-free access to parents through a variety of services. PTC provides a safe, neutral location through a variety of services delivered by trained providers.

The PTC staff encourage respectful communication within families, help to establish a parenting time routine, and offer parents referrals to other community resources.

Parenting Time Center

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Long Prairie Sanitation buys City Dray

BY MICHAEL DENNY

mdenny@wadenapj.com

Nov. 1, City Dray Inc. was bought by O nLong Prairie Sanitation.

After decades of service, Barb Herr, previous owner of City Dray Inc., sold the long running sanitation business to the Long Prairie, Minn.-based company.

The blue bins of Long Prairie Sanitation are now seen all over Wadena. After the acquisition, services on the residential level were promised to stay the same. New equipment, larger dumpsters, and new trucks were implemented to make cleaning more efficient.

The biggest change affected commercial waste removal, with those rates now dependent on the amount of refuse removed, as determined by a scale.

Long Prairie Sanitation offers services in Morrison, Douglas, Wadena, Cass, and portions of Todd counties. 

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MOENCH BODY SHOP Roman Moench, Owner • Wadena • 631-1718 www.moenchbodyshop.com

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Long Prairie Sanitation garbage bins are now found throughout much of Wadena since the company bought City Dray in November.

Chuck’s Auto Repair 505 1/2 Colfax S.E., Wadena

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Serving the Wadena Community since 2010!

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New owners step into Lyle’s Shoes

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We’re always happy to hear from the community . . .

Lisa Baymler, owner of Lyle's Shoes

She’s also looking into getting some tactical boots for first responders. She said she listens to what people want to buy and tries her best to get those products in the store.

“We’re always happy to hear from the community,” Baymler said. “The more I know, the better I can try to steer us in that direction.”

Lyle’s Shoes is located at 118 Jefferson Street South. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday, except open until 6 p.m. on Thursday, and open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 

Mon- Friday 9 am -5:30 PM Thursdays 9am -6pm

ERIC’S MACHINERY SALES (since 1979)

Diesel injection pump repair. Quality used farm equipment.

For pictures and prices of everything go to www.ericsmachinerysales.com

Eric Roggenkamp

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ob Tubandt sold Lyle’s Shoes to new owners Lisa Baymler and Brian Koons last fall, after owning the business for 40 years. Tubandt’s history in the shoe business went back 58 years, when he drove off the family farm at age 17 and started as a trainee at Lyle’s Ready-to-Wear, working for Lyle Goodrich.

Since taking over ownership, Baymler said she’s been busy providing big name brands with small town service, which the business has been known for. She’s been making the shop her own while trying to keep it a familiar place in Wadena.

Baymler has added new Smart Wool products, athletic shoes, conceal and carry purses and a military discount on top of other discounts that were already offered at the store.

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WADENA INSURANCE a Strong Company VETERAN OWNED 318 S. Jefferson Suite #1 | Wadena, MN 56482

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Bob Tubandt (left) is pictured with the new owners of Lyle's Shoes wife and husband Lisa Baymler and Brian Koons.

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Arleen A. Paulson, Broker

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Larry’s Family Pizza

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Downtown Wadena • 631-4182 Open Mon-Thurs 11 am-9 pm Fri, Sat, Sun 11am-10 pm In Town Delivery From 11 am to close Daily!

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Pizza • Burgers • Salads • Chicken

BROGARD Plumbing • Heating • Excavating

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1776 Clothing Company bringing unique styles to downtown

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n September, Paulette Ohm took over 1776 Clothing Company in downtown Wadena from the store’s previous owner, Cheryl Helms.

Ohm also changed the name, which was previously 1776 - A Clothing Revolution.

A former Arvig employee and active member of the Wadena Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Ohm loves to shop and wants that passion to translate to her retail business.

Under her ownership, 1776 Clothing Company has expanded to include full outfits, business casual wear, and a wider selection of plus-size clothing as well as items with local sports logos on them. The store carries a wide variety of products, including pants, shirts, jewelry, winter gear and more.

The store is located at 102 Jefferson Street South, across from Drastic Measures Brewing. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. 

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Paulette Ohm took over ownership of 1776 Clothing Company in September, expanding the store to include more business casual and plus size attire, among other new offerings.

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Debra Porkkonen, Associate broker

Chelsea Wegscheid, Agent

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Stephen Sweere, Agent

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Wadena Elks Lodge #2386 647 Jefferson St N Wadena, MN 56482

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Leeseberg’s Bakery nears completion

BY MICHAEL DENNY

mdenny@wadenapj.com

close you can almost taste it.

I t’s soRenovations on Leeseberg’s Sweet

Treats Bakery are nearing completion, and soon Lisa Leeseberg will be able to share her love for sweets with the community.

Leeseberg has been in the local restaurant business for a long time. She took over Larry’s Family Pizza in 1995, and for more than two decades, her life has been dough, meat and

Call today to set up your event!

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Only barber left in town!

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Leeseberg's Sweet Treats Bakery will replace the long standing Wadena Bakery. The bakery is near completion in downtown Wadena with a totally renovated dining area, kitchen, bathrooms and displays.

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Elks Lodge donated over $1,300,000.00 to the local community

cheese. Soon sugar and frosting will be taking up a large part of that time, too.

Leeseberg loves to bake, and for several years she’s been working to modernize the old bakery into a modern eatery. Her new bakery even has frozen yogurt machines, a decision that ensures that Leeseberg Sweet Treats Bakery will cater to the masses.

After renovations are complete, Leeseberg hopes to open her bakery sometime in spring 2019. 

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AN EMPLOYEE OWNED BUSINESS SERVING YOU FOR 64 YEARS

RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE Fresh Fruits & Vegetables

Phone (218) 631-3070 • Fax (218) 631-9024 266 4th Street N.E. • P.O. Box 272 • Wadena, MN 56482 www.russdaviswholesale.com

Brink’s Jewelry

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Small Engine Repair became M arlin’s Torco Power Equipment after new

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owner Brian Hagen took over last spring.

Since then, the store has undergone a major overhaul, according to Hagen. The business continues to sell small engines, stand-alone engines, parts for current makes and models as well as those from years ago, lawn mowers, garden tractors, tillers, snow and leaf blowers, trimmers and more. If it has a small engine, customers can probably find it or a part for it in the shop, located on Highway 71.

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Torco Power Equipment is once again a Stihl dealership.

As a Stihl dealer, Hagen has brought in a whole new Stihl display. A few Cub Cadet models remain, but the business is no longer a Cub Cadet dealer. In place of Cub Cadet, the business is bringing in commercial grade dealer Bob-Cat mowers and RedMax

snowblowers. Also in the plans is the addition of Old Hickory buildings, small buildings that provide places for lawn and garden equipment storage.

Torco Power Equipment is located at 12 Louis Street Northwest. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. 

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SMITH

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FURNITURE & CARPET Downtown Wadena

Hours: Mon-Fri. 8:30a.m.-5p.m.; Sat. 8:30a.m. to Noon

218-631-2301 • Toll free 888-557-6484

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Adele Lausten, RN, Owner

Rhonda Koehler, RN, Owner

The owners of Lake Country Home Care have over 60 combined years of nursing and caregiving experience in the lakes area.

• Personal Care Attendant • Companionship • Laundry/Homemaking

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Employment Resource Center acquired by Penmac Staffing P

603 Jefferson Street North • Wadena, MN 56482 218 631-9079 • 603wchs@arvig.net www.WadenaCountyHistory.org Preservation • Research • Family History Museum • Bookstore

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enmac Staffing Services, Inc. acquired Employment Resource Center, Inc. (ERC), a staffing firm serving central Minnesota, including Wadena, in January 2018.

The acquisition included three Minnesota ERC offices located in Brainerd, Wadena and Hutchinson, as well as a vendor-on-premise location in Hackensack.

This is the first acquisition for Penmac Staffing. Penmac CEO Tim Massey said, “Employment Resource Center is a homegrown and family-run business that fits the Penmac culture and philosophy of placing people first. After vetting several staffing firm offerings over the past six months, we were excited to discover this purchase opportunity.”

“During our search, we focused on firms that were dedicated to unparalleled service

Employment Resource Center is a homegrown and family-run business that fits the Penmac culture and philosophy of placing people first.

Tim Massey, Penmac CEO

delivery and satisfaction,” he added. “The employees of ERC embodied these qualities, which was a key component in our decision.”

Penmac has been 100 percent employeeowned since 2010.

Penmac was founded in 1988 in Springfield, Mo. and is now America’s largest employee-owned staffing company. With the addition of the ERC locations, Penmac now operates 36 offices in nine states. 

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “We are partners in the success of our businesses and our members” 218-632-7704 www.wadenachamber.com

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Leaf River Ag Service BLUFFTON • DENT • WADENA Agronomy Office: 631-1020 Feed Department: 385-2559 Bulk Fuel & Propane: 631-1020

Penmac Staffing acquired ERC in Wadena in 2018.

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KARVONEN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES

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Family owned and operated for three generations

Greg & Suzi Karvonen

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StateFarm Farm Insurance Insurance Companies State State State Farm Farm Insurance InsuranceCompanies Companies Companies The Gonzalez family and friends, outside the new El Mariachi Mexican restaurant.

New Mexican restaurant, El Mariachi, opens

BY MICHAEL DENNY

mdenny@wadenapj.com

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l Mariachi opened for business in August, offering authentic Mexican cuisine at affordable prices.

Yeri and Santos Gonzalez spent most of the summer renovating the former Los Jalapenos building on the west side of town. The couple had always wanted to start their own restaurant and searched for a prime location for

quite some time. Their search ended when they found the building in Wadena.

El Mariachi has a menu full of traditional Mexican dishes, ranging form fajitas to chimichangas. The restaurant also has daily specials.

The Gonzalezes said they’ve been enjoying restaurant ownership.

El Mariachi is located at 500 Ash Avenue Northwest. It’s open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

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Kiki’s Kreations refocused and relocated

Fr. Aaron Kuhn Mass: Sunday 10:30 am Wednesday 8:00 am Office hours: Mon & Wed 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 310 Main Street Bluffton 218-385-2608 email: sjc428@arvig.net

BY MICHAEL DENNY

mdenny@wadenapj.com

has relocated her custom K rissewingTeschbusiness.

Kiki’s Kreations was located in the basement of the Wadena Family

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Dental building, but is now moved back to Tesch’s home.

According to Tesch, visibility and customer engagement have been difficult from the basement location. Her sewing services and products will still be largely available as she runs the business from her home.

She plans to move into a new storefront location in the future, and would also like to implement sewing classes into her business. Lessons would primarily be geared toward kids.

Memory bears have been one of the most popular products made by Tesch. A memory bear is a specially made teddy bear which represents the life and passing of a family member or friend. 

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New & Improved & Reliable Service (Formerly City Dray)

“WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU!”

Now serving Wadena and Ottertail counties.

Residential and Commercial garbage pickup available in your area.

Residential service: 3 cart sizes available.

2 yd – 8 yd Commercial Containers Please call for scheduled delivery at

218.631.3101 or Toll free-1.888.878.5578 “World class service at a fair price.”

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St. Helen’s is a historic fieldstone Episcopal Church that was built in 1896. It is the oldest permanent church building in use in Wadena today.

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Joseph and Meg Schuller - owners

218-631-3632 • 205 4th St. SW • Wadena, MN www.SchullerFamilyFH.com

St. Ann’s Catholic Church Photos courtesy of Kiki's Kreations

Kiki's Kreations specializes in custom sewing. Memory bears are one of owner Kris Tesch's most popular creations.

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Wadena Pioneer Journal

Moving in the g direction right Your body was made to move. But sometimes, it doesn’t work as it should, causing you pain and limited movement. Ben Robertson, M.D., and his Tri Orthopedics team of experts understand that this can deeply affect your quality of life. Specializing in the treatment and diagnosis of bone, joint and muscle disorders in people of all ages, they are eager to help you get back to doing the things you love.

ORTHOPEDICS Featuring: • Total joint replacements for knees, hips and shoulders • Hand and foot procedures • Fracture and osteoarthritis care • ACL reconstruction • Arthroscopy procedures • Treatment of repetitive use and sports-related injuries

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 218-631-3510.

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