Wadena Pioneer Journal Giving Information Life Volume 132, No. 30 - 6 Pages - Section 2
Saturday, September 26, 2009
24 HOURS
12:56 p.m.
Photo by Sara Hacking
Men and machines maneuvered through mountains of dirt as they worked on the road construction project on U.S. Highway 71.
It was a day like any other: a mundane, punchthe-clock day for some, a life-changing day for others. We tell the story of this day, Monday, Sept. 21, through photos only. This is 24 Hours.
12:00 a.m.
Photo by Steve Schulz
The clock strikes midnight and another 24 Hours project begins on Monday, Sept. 21.
6:44 a.m.
Photo by Steve Schulz
Buses pull out of the Wadena-Deer Creek garage to start their routes, picking up kids for Monday’s school day.
Photo by Steve Schulz
6:55 a.m.
Clouds paint the sky just before sunrise from this view on the north side of Sunnybrook Park.
Photo by Steve Schulz
12:06 a.m.
When the railroad crossing arms got stuck in the down position on Jefferson Street, Wadena police officers showed up to direct traffic through the intersection. Responding were Bryan Savaloja (left) and Milo Scott.
3:39 a.m.
7:14 a.m.
The sun jumps above the horizon, only to be covered by clouds just above.
Photo by Steve Schulz
Orton’s BP employee Monique Holmes of Wadena works the graveyard shift. Holmes said she’s been working for the convenience store since June and keeps busy through the night hours with cleaning and other tasks.
6:25a.m.
Photo by Steve Schulz
6:16 a.m.
Photo by Steve Schulz
KSKK Radio signs on the air for the morning with Lucas Reid (left) and Adam VanConant at the microphones. The two were keeping an eye on a rainstorm forecast for later that morning.
Photo by Steve Schulz
At right, Randy Jahnke makes an early morning mocha latte for a customer at the Cyber Cafe as he set up for the morning rush.
7:31 a.m.
Photo by Steve Schulz
A semi carrying a wide load had a little difficulty making the corner at the junction of U.S. Highways 10 and 71, causing a brief traffic jam.