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🚧City of Wadena Project Update: Hwy 71 Closure Postponed & Ongoing Hwy 10 Work🚧 Hwy 71 Closure & Detour Postponed The planned closure and detour of Hwy 71 north of Hwy 10, originally scheduled for June 16, has been postponed due to a schedule change. Hwy 71 will remain open for now. We will provide another update as soon as a new closure date is confirmed. Progress Along Hwy 10 Construction is moving forward along Hwy 10. You’ll notice significant changes in the landscape as crews: -Build crossovers and prepare for new westbound lanes -Relocate utilities -Demolish or move buildings within the right of way ⚠️Please drive with caution through work zones and watch for slow-moving trucks and equipment entering or exiting the area.⚠️

Notice: City crews are working on a water line on Birch Ave by the Fairgrounds. Water may not be available to homes in that location for a few hours this afternoon. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have questions, call the Utilities Department at 218-631-7712.

🚧Reminder for Wadena Residents: Tonight is the Hwy 10,71,29 Wadena Construction Kick-Off Meeting. It is from 5pm-7pm at the Maslowski Wellness and Research Center. The event is drop-in style, so you can come and go as you please. Join us as we launch the project with a kick-off meeting. Meet the project team and get the full scoop on 2025 work plans and impacts.

📢Notice: Outdoor Weather Sirens will be tested this week May 27-May 30. Don't be alarmed, these are planned tests.

📢Senior Banner Notice: Graduation is almost here, and we still need 50 sponsors to ensure every senior in the Class of 2025 has a banner in BN Park. This is a cherished tradition in Wadena, but we do need sponsors to get it done. If you have questions, call Charles at City Office 218-631-7707.

City crews will be flushing fire hydrants today and tomorrow. If you have low pressure or colored water, run your cold water tap until it clears. We apologize for the inconvenience, if you have questions regarding this, please call the Utility Office at 218-631-7712. Thank You!

City crews will be working on 1st St SW this morning, between Lincoln and Irving Ave, working to fix an issue with a water line. It is possible if you live in this area you may not have water for a short period of time. The crew does not expect the project to take longer than an hour. Thank You!

The Spring 2025 City of Wadena Newsletter is out! Catch up on some of the important things happening in Wadena! To view, go to wadena.org and scroll down to "News"!

📢 Important Notice: Today is Disconnect Day. 📢 If you have a past due Utility Bill from December, your service could be disconnected today. We are accepting online payments for your convenience. To pay, go to wadena.org and click on "pay a utility bill". Please take action to keep your utilities running! For questions, call us at 218-631-7707 starting at 8am.

📢 Reminder Wadena Residents! 📢 Tomorrow is Disconnect Day. If you have a past due Utility Bill, please be aware that you could be subject to service disconnection. Payments placed in the dropbox TONIGHT will be collected and accepted before any shutoffs occur. We are also accepting online payments. To pay online, please visit wadena.org and click on "Pay a Utility Bill". Don't let your service be interrupted! Contact us at City Office for any questions - 218-631-7707

Wadena has a hangar available for rent at the Wadena Airport! It has 42 ft doors. $135 per month. Contact Sharon at the City Office for more information - 218-632-2754

City of Wadena NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that the 2024 General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024. The polling location will be at the: Maslowski Wellness & Research Center 17 5th St. SW Wadena, MN 56482 Polls will be open from 7:00am to 8:00pm on Election Day

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Make sure you get registered to vote for the General Election in November. To get registered, go to www.vote.org

City of Wadena Utility Customers - Important Utility Billing Update: Due to a software conversion taking place the first week of July, utility bills will be mailed out later than usual. Expect to receive your bills in the second week of July. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve our services. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the city office at 218-631-7707. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

Wadena Residents: The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for our area until 8 PM CDT today. This means that conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes. While this is not a cause for immediate alarm, it is important to stay informed and prepared. You can check for updates at weather.gov

Water Notice 6-13-24 Water service on SW 2nd Street from Howard Ave to King Ave will be temporarily unavailable today due to crews doing maintenance work. Water is expected to be back up and running around 12pm today. We apologize for the inconvenience.

❗HELP NEEDED ❗ The City is seeking four to five volunteers to assist with the set up of the new playset in Tapley Park! It is being installed TODAY until 7:30pm, and tomorrow, from 7:30am to 7:30pm. If you would like to volunteer, come to Tapley Park at 617 Lincoln Ave SW, and talk to Scott or Shawn! For more questions, call the City Office at 218-631-7707.

The City of Wadena will be flushing fire hydrants Tuesday, April 30th and Wednesday, May 1st. You may experience low pressure and discolored water, if the water is discolored, run your cold water tap until it clears. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have further questions or concerns, please call 218-631-7712

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for 18 counties including Wadena. Follow the link to see more information: https://www.weather.gov/fgf/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3wAgkKWGhQrB5vlX05b_QZEyyoVPHAxckzxRXe2oxumHrhhhc7ngm-XFk_aem_ATkUOdgdBHyTa3T2QmqjljNQ0kjcL0KJE0Q7y4EsCJBEM4jytgZjd-L13XgxhdSTPJW9f46E8fu3qWVJ0mxFKhIh