📋 Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wadenacity
Paper copies are also available at City Hall.
Let’s work together for a better Wadena—please share your ideas today!
Trimming now helps our trees stay healthy, heal faster, and ensures they don't pose safety risks to pedestrians or vehicles during storms. It’s a part of keeping Wadena beautiful and safe year-round. 🌳Give the crew a wave if you see them working in your neighborhood! 👋🏼
Anyone who lives, works, plays, or visits in Wadena—residents, business owners, students, and community partners are all welcome. Share priorities for parks, streets, housing, jobs, and quality of life as the city updates its Comprehensive Plan, with facilitation by Region Five. See you there!
Please remember—the City of Wadena will NEVER request payment through these apps, social media, or other third party platforms.
To keep your account safe, always use the City’s authorized payment methods, such as secure online bill pay through our official website, by mail, or in person at City Hall.
If you’ve been by the splash pad and wading pool recently, you may have noticed a new mural on display! The piece was created by local Wadena artist Sarah Browne, with the goal of celebrating Wadena's local landscapes through public art! Keep an eye out for more murals possibly coming soon—we love seeing local art brighten public spaces throughout Wadena!
We understand this is a frustrating part of the winter season, but it's a necessary component to make sure that snowplows, emergency personnel, and everyday motorists can navigate our streets safely and efficiently. Thank you!
🚧 First Year of Construction - that's a wrap! 🚧
Cooler temps have set in with winter arriving at any moment. With that, roadwork on Hwy 10 west of Hwy 71 will suspend until crews return next spring for year two of construction. Off-road work along the east side of the project will continue through October with no impact to traffic. The walking trail along Hwy 71/Alfred St has been installed and is ready for use (please watch for people walking or biking when crossing at driveways and access points).
Hwy 10 will remain open to a single lane of traffic in each direction over the winter. The roundabout on Hwy 10 at Co Rd 92 will be open to all traffic. The north portion is paved with permanent concrete, while the south is temporarily paved with asphalt, to be completed next summer.
We know this year's roadwork and detours were frustrating, and we truly appreciate everyone for adjusting their routines and staying patient through the disruptions.
With winter upon us, please remember that seasonal parking rules go into effect from November 1 through March 31. To help our crews clear snow efficiently and keep streets safe for everyone—including emergency vehicles—overnight parking follows an odd/even calendar rule.
Vehicles must be parked on the odd side of the street on odd-numbered days and on the even side on even-numbered days, between midnight and 7 a.m. Use the calendar date as of midnight to determine where to park each night. Parking on the wrong side may result in a ticket or tow.
We understand these rules can be inconvenient, but cooperation is necessary to keep roads passable. Your support ensures quick snow removal and safer winter travel for all. Thank you for your help in making Wadena safer this season!
The City of Wadena will be flushing fire hydrants Tuesday Sep 30 thru Thursday October 2nd. 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 questions, please call 218-631-7712.
The Planning and Zoning Desk at City Hall will still be open to help you with regular business
Need help with your utility account? Give the Utility Office a call at 218-631-7712.
Thanks for your understanding while our team takes time to learn and improve how we serve you!
🚧Hwy 10 Update 🚧
Beginning Tuesday, September 17th, access to Otter Tail County Road 75 north of Highway 10 will be closed for about three weeks while construction crews build the new road entrance. Please use the marked detour route for access, shown on the attached map. Thank you for your patience as we complete these important improvements in Wadena. If you have questions or concerns, reach out to City Office or MnDOT.
Most folks have figured out the extended Hwy 71 detour. This is a reminder that Hwy 71 is open for motorists to access local businesses. Crossings at Burch, Cedar and Deerwood Ave are also open. The Hospital can be accessed via Hwy 10. Co Rd 92 access is closed off of Hwy 10 to build portions of the roundabout.
Through traffic should use the detour shown below using Leaf River Rd/2nd St/Hwy 10. Thank you for your continued patience during roadwork improvements!
Starting Tuesday, September 2nd until mid-October, Hwy 71 will be closed to through traffic from Hwy 10 to Leaf River Rd. Drivers should follow the detour below using Leaf River Rd/2nd St>Hwy 10>Hwy 71.
Local Access:
Hwy 71 will be open to local traffic only. Burch, Cedar, Deerwood, and Elm Ave will be open to local traffic as well, but drivers should be ready for temporary changes as work progresses.
The hospital will have access off Hwy 10 but access to Co Rd 92 will be closed. We appreciate everyone’s resilience during the project as we work to improve Wadena’s infrastructure. Stay tuned to our page for business access maps and updates.
Good News! MnDOT will be reopening Hwy 10 in Wadena tomorrow evening Friday, August 29th as the detour is lifted.
Hwy 10 will remain an active work zone with one lane each way between Hwy 71 and 620th St near Bluffton. Motorists can expect narrow lanes, no shoulders and lane shifts. Please slow down and watch for workers and equipment in the work area.
Starting September 2nd, the Hwy 71 closure and detour will extend north of Wadena to begin the next phase of construction. Hwy 71 will be closed to through traffic between Hwy 10 and Leaf River Rd. Keep an eye on our page/website for updated maps and business access information.
Over the past week the contractor has placed concrete and bituminous (blacktop) pavements in various locations west of town on Hwy 10. The concrete will be permanent, while the blacktop pavements are temporary and needed to carry motorists during the coming months.
The bituminous blacktop material can be removed and reused many times, so it will serve as a temporary placeholder for the new concrete roadway to be built in future phases of the project.
