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Two Teens with Life-Threatening Injuries Following Crash Near Wadena

By Derek Sidian Jun 15, 2026 | 8:00 AM

(Minnesota State Patrol)

Wadena, MN – Two teens face life-threatening injuries following two-vehicle collision west of Wadena Saturday night.

State troopers say that around 5:15 p.m. Saturday a pickup was heading north on Highway 29 towards Wadena. A compact car turned south onto Highway 29 from 610th Avenue, colliding with the pickup.

The driver of the car, 18-year-old Tanner Schulke of Verndale, and his passenger, 17-year-old Jadyn Woida of Brandon, were both transported to Sanford Hospital in Fargo for treatment of life-threatening injuries. The occupants of the pickup were not hurt.

Troopers say Schulke was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Alcohol is not a suspected factor in the accident.

The State Patrol was assisted by the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, Wadena County Sheriff’s Office, Astera Ambulance, Deer Creek Fire, and Premier Towing.

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