Wahpeton Daily News

09/02/2024

Daily News and News Monitor will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day.

09/02/2024

An update on the Red River Valley Water Supply Project.

Back in June and July representatives from Breckenridge, Minnesota, Wahpeton, Wilkin County, Minnesota and Richland County met to discuss the Red River Valley Water Supply Project potentially coming to the

09/02/2024

Simple gestures in helping others can have a really big impact.

A woman working in a meatpacking plant went into the freezer toward the end of her shift one day. Unexpectedly the door closed and locked, trapping her inside.

09/01/2024

Football coaches Wade Gilbertson and Carson Yaggie are ready to get back to practice and correct the errors from the Huskies and Cowboys week one losses.

Wahpeton’s football team was primed to strike first.

09/01/2024

The NDSCS Wildcats Volleyball team went 3-1 at the Siouxland Invitational in Sioux City, Iowa this weekend. Samantha Kohl filled up the stat book during the invite logging 69 total kills, 41 digs and 82.5 total points over the weekend tournament.

Samantha Kohl might be a household name in Sioux City, Iowa after this past weekend.

09/01/2024

NDSCS's football team rattled off 24 unanswered second half points to earn a 38-14 victory over Minnesota North College-Mesabi Range, Saturday afternoon. NDSCS QB Jacob Mattick logged a rushing and passing TD.

24 unanswered points.

08/31/2024

No one was injured in the one car accident yesterday afternoon.

A car accidented was reported Friday afternoon on the Minnesota Avenue bridge between Breckenridge, Minnesota and Wahpeton. The driver of the car did not suffer any injuries after striking the

08/31/2024

A column on seizing opportunities by John Anderson

To captivate a crowd in Paris or Germany with your voice, clarinet or flute, where do you have to live?

08/31/2024

The Buzz 'n Wine Pollinator Party

Maybe through the buzz of our busy days we aren’t too concerned about why pollinators are important. But they are an important part of the ecosystem we all share.

08/31/2024

Breckenridge 2024 homecoming court

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08/31/2024

The Classy & Classic Car Show, sponsored by Smith Motors/Heartland Chevy Dealers, will once again be lining the streets of Wahpeton.

08/31/2024

Wahpeton Boys Tennis Preview: Head Coach Amanda Lunsetter is eager to help her young team grow on and off the tennis court this year. Included are results from the Huskies first contest against Fargo North, Thursday afternoon.

“Communication, positive attitudes, positive self-talk and being a good teammate.”

08/31/2024

Living the good life.

The Daily News put the call out for reader's favorites from this summer. A variety of pictures came in, some from family vacations, beautiful landscapes and even a few from

08/31/2024

August 31, 1980: Poland agrees to the demands of striking shipyard workers in the city of Gdansk.

On August 31, 1980, representatives of the communist government of Poland agree to the demands of striking shipyard workers in the city of Gdansk. Former electrician L**h Walesa led the

08/31/2024

VIDEO AND PHOTOS: Jewels Hamling and Skyler Foertsch traveling overseas for music performances and learning this summer.

A musical dream came true for Hankinson High School seniors Jewels Hamling and Skyler Foertsch, who recently returned from over two weeks of touring Europe, performing and seeing some of

08/30/2024

The Daily News and News Monitor welcomed new staff members last week.

08/30/2024

Nearly 600 kids and 22 total teams ran at the Breckenridge-Wahpeton Memorial XC Invite, Thursday afternoon. Included are results from the top individual and team finishers for both boys and girls squad participants.

BRECKENRIDGE, MINN – Nearly 600 kids and 22 total teams ran at the Breckenridge-Wahpeton Memorial XC Invite, Thursday afternoon.

08/30/2024

A new study revealed that North Dakota has the highest rates of underage drinking problems in the United States.

08/30/2024

80 years of dedicated service in the books.

At their board meeting on August 12, the Wilkin Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) received an award from Minnesota’s Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), celebrating 80 years

08/30/2024

Doing the right thing is not always easy.

"Right Thing, Right Now" by Ryan Holiday is a great book that delves on fascinating stories of historical figures whose kindness, honesty, integrity, and loyalty are intertwined in this story.

08/30/2024

The Stitching Hearts Quilts of Valor group had the honor of awarding Quilts of Valor to two Wahpeton veterans.

The Stitching Hearts Quilts of Valor group had the honor of awarding Quilts of Valor on August 28, 2024, in front of the Richland County Courthouse to two Wahpeton individuals.

08/30/2024

Wahpeton Public Schools is excited to announce the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, a special event dedicated to honoring the achievements and contributions of esteemed alumni and former faculty.
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08/30/2024

Read about the annual celebration of the achievement of the American worker that we call Labor Day.

08/30/2024

The Wyndmere-Lidgerwood quarterback's interesting stat line from the Warbirds week one loss, Breckenridge's 6-foot-5 receiver on the outside and more thoughts on the football teams from the Twin Towns and Richland County.

08/30/2024

Get your daily dose of Dear Abby.

DEAR ABBY: My sister and I grew up with our father after our parents divorced. He was a hoarder. Years later, when he finally had to move out, it took

08/29/2024

The scholarship funds are to help with continuing her education.

Recent Wahpeton High School graduate Anabel Pausch was selected by Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative (DVEC) to receive one of sixteen $1,000 scholarships meant to help fund the education of young

08/29/2024

State seeking "Aggravated Sentence" in Ariel Johnson case.

The case against the former City of Breckenridge financial officer charged with putting taxpayer money into her personal account started on Wednesday with an initially hearing.

08/29/2024

The case that went back and forth in court Wednesday.

A Breckenridge man charged with possession of 313 grams of m**hamphetamine and fi****ms charges was in court Wednesday to challenge the search warrant in hopes of getting the case thrown

08/29/2024

Wahpeton will open its football season at Frank Vertin Field tomorrow against the Kindred Vikings. Get to know key Vikings to watch and head coach Eric Burgad's thoughts on Huskies running back Treyton Mauch.

2023 record: 12-0

08/29/2024

Our Fall issue of Southern Valley Living is available!
Stop at Econofoods (both locations), Miller's Fresh Food, County Line Foods or our office to pick up a copy!