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Welcome to Wadena!!
Wadena is bursting with vibrant culture, esteemed academics, celebrated arts, progressive technology, and cherished history. We are glad you are here and invite you to become part of this great community. We hope you'll take advantage of everything Wadena has to offer. Whether you're looking for excellent schools, diverse neighborhoods, quality businesses, and shopping opportunities or an abundance of recreational and leisure activities, you'll find it here in Wadena.
Take in nature's beauty and enjoy the abundant wildlife and birds along the recreational trail that begins at Sunnybrook Park and wints its way through a wetland area with 3.5 miles of blacktop.
Wadena is uniquely situated in central Minnesota and is your gateway to the northcounty recreation. Make Wadena the starting point for your golf or biking trip. The course and trails are well maintained and the conditions are great!
Wadena Library Board Vacancy
Interested in matters involving the Wadena Library? Serve on the Library Board.
There is currently one vacancy on the Wadena Library Board, with a three-year term ending January 31, 2022.
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday, every other month. Special meetings are held as needed.
Please submit your letter of interest by February 5, to the Wadena City Administrator at PO Box 30 Wadena, MN 56482.
City of Wadena
Request for Proposals (RFP)
City of Wadena Refuse Collection Services
The City of Wadena is requesting proposals from licensed commercial refuse haulers for refuse collection services from City-owned facilities.
RFPs must be received prior to 2 pm on February 20, 2019. RFPs must be submitted in a sealed envelope, marked with City of Wadena Refuse Collection Services, and mailed or otherwise delivered to:
City Administrator
City Administrative Center
222 2nd St SE
Wadena, MN 56482
Any proposal received after the date and time listed above will not be considered.
A complete list of City-owned facilities, the type of refuse collection and frequency is available at the City Administrator Center or by calling 218-631-7707.
Check out everything going on in Wadena ... from our art deco downtown with great shopping and many historic storefronts to our many acres of public parks and campground ... from our Art Deco Memorial Auditorium to our community wide celebrations, you will always find something happening in the Wadena Community.
NOTICE TO ALL City of Wadena Utility Customers
STARTING January 2019 Utility bills will be mailed on the 7th of each month instead of the 1st and all meter reads will take place on the last day of each month. With this change Utility bills will now be due on the 22nd of each month instead of the 15th. Hopefully this change will benefit our customers by allowing a few more days before bills are due.
Election Information:
A friendly reminder for those placing election signs in Wadena. According to City and State laws, temporary election signs may only be placed on private property, and are not allowed to be placed in the boulevards. Also, these signs must be removed within 10 days after a state general election. Thank You for your cooperation.
Upcoming community events
To find information about current and upcoming community events in the Wadena area, visit the Wadena Chamber of Commerce website at www.wadenachamber.com
Tuesday, February 12th
Next City Council meeting
at 5:00 pm, City Hall