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Ricky Dale Wright was born on December 19, 1948 to Roy and Dorothy (Nygaard) Wright at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Park Rapids, MN. As a boy he grew up on the family farm north of Osage. He attended Osage Elementary School and later went to Park Rapids High School graduating in 1967. He then attended Detroit Lakes Technical School for welding. He did iron works in the cities from 1968 - 1978. He married Joanne Hughes on March 7, 1970 and lived in Crystal, MN. They had two children, Beth, and Roy. After Rick’s snowmobile accident the family moved to Park Rapids in 1978. Rick worked for Itasca ...

Events in the Wadena area, Jan. 26-Feb. 6

Michael Johnson is the news editor for Agweek. He lives in the city of Verndale, Minn., but is bent on making it as country as he can until he returns once more to the farm living he enjoys. Also living the dream are his two children and wife. You can reach Michael at mjohnson@agweek.com or 218-640-2312.

Events in the Wadena area, Jan. 19-30

Michael Johnson is the news editor for Agweek. He lives in rural Deer Creek, Minn., where he is starting to homestead with his two children and wife. You can reach Michael at mjohnson@agweek.com or 218-640-2312.