Thousands of people came to Wadena between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day to view the Christmas in Wadena animated light show, with many of them donating to the cause.
North Country Food Bank Executive Director Susie Boelter presented recently retired John Leikness with the Hunger Hero Award on Tuesday, Oct. 11 for his work at the Bridge Pantry.
Previous Executive Director John Leikness is retiring in October, and Nichole Huebsch will be taking his place as director of the Perham Bridge Pantry.
