City offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday.
We wish you all a Happy Easter!
We wish you all a Happy Easter!
2026 Senior Banner update: we’re at 11 of 60 senior banners funded so far—just over 18% of the way there!
Help us celebrate the Class of 2026 by sponsoring a senior banner along the BN Park walkways. Each banner highlights one of our graduating seniors and gives families and students a special place to visit and commemorate this milestone.
Sponsorship cost: $36
Payable by: cash, check, or credit card (small processing fee applies). Checks can be made out to the City of Wadena.
Sponsor forms: available on the City of Wadena website or through the school, and can be returned to City Hall.
Help us celebrate the Class of 2026 by sponsoring a senior banner along the BN Park walkways. Each banner highlights one of our graduating seniors and gives families and students a special place to visit and commemorate this milestone.
Sponsorship cost: $36
Payable by: cash, check, or credit card (small processing fee applies). Checks can be made out to the City of Wadena.
Sponsor forms: available on the City of Wadena website or through the school, and can be returned to City Hall.
Incoming Snow and Travel Reminder❄️
Wadena is expecting accumulating snow and periods of reduced visibility as this storm moves through our area starting tonight. If you must travel, please allow extra time, slow down, and check road conditions at 511mn.org before you go.
Our city utility crews are ready to respond in the event of power outages or hazardous conditions. Keep phones and necessary medical devices charged, and have flashlights and blankets available.
Now that spring is (basically) here, remember to call before you dig!
Protect yourself and underground utilities as you start your spring projects! #Call811
Protect yourself and underground utilities as you start your spring projects! #Call811
There's nothing quite like a Wadena spring tradition. 🌷
Join us Saturday, April 4 at 1 p.m. at the WDC High School Gym for the Chamber's annual Easter Egg Hunt — featuring more than 14,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes from local businesses!
Open to kids ages 10 & under (groups: 1–3, 4–6, and 7–10). Meet the Easter Bunny, collect your eggs, and make some memories. 🐣
Work on the Wadena construction project resumes in mid- to late April, and MnDOT is hosting an open house so you can hear directly from the project team about what's ahead.
Come learn about this year's scope of work, the schedule, and travel impacts — then ask any questions you have. There's no formal presentation; just stop in anytime between 4 and 6 p.m.
📅 Tuesday, April 7, 4–6 p.m.
📍 Maslowski Wellness and Research Center
Come learn about this year's scope of work, the schedule, and travel impacts — then ask any questions you have. There's no formal presentation; just stop in anytime between 4 and 6 p.m.
📅 Tuesday, April 7, 4–6 p.m.
📍 Maslowski Wellness and Research Center
☀️Today and tomorrow will have taken us on a short winter ride, but come Saturday the sun SHOULD be shining through the weekend! Take advantage and bring the kids out to Tapley Park! The park hosts two playgrounds, one of which was installed in 2024!
Are you ready for spring storms? Now is the time to make sure you have an emergency action plan and restock your storm kit - that includes water and nonperishable food, a first-aid kit and flashlights with extra batteries.
If you rely on refrigerated medications, mobility aids or assistive devices, plan ahead to stay safe during potential power outages!
If you rely on refrigerated medications, mobility aids or assistive devices, plan ahead to stay safe during potential power outages!
Honoring the Class of 2026 — Senior Banner Program Now Open!
2026 Sponsorship Cost: $36.00
Payment accepted via cash, check, or credit card (a $2.50 processing fee applies for card payments).
Sponsor forms are available through the city website, Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools, and can be returned directly to City Hall. Scan the QR code for more information or click the link below to get started!
https://www.wadena.org/page/senior-banners-2026
2026 Sponsorship Cost: $36.00
Payment accepted via cash, check, or credit card (a $2.50 processing fee applies for card payments).
Sponsor forms are available through the city website, Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools, and can be returned directly to City Hall. Scan the QR code for more information or click the link below to get started!
https://www.wadena.org/page/senior-banners-2026
Don't worry Wadena residents, brown grass is just Minnesota's loading screen! A couple of solid rains and a sunny weekend or two, this exact spot at Sunnybrook Park will swap the winter brown for summer green! It is just around the corner!☀️
We are seeking Election Judges for 2026!
The City is seeking election judges for this year! The Primary Election is on August 11th and the General is on November 3rd. We are seeking community members who would like to be involved and help at the polls on election day.
-Must be a US Citizen
-Must be 18 years old
-Must have resided in MN for at least 20 days
-Must read, write, and speak english
-Training is paid and provided by Wadena County (About 3 hours)
-Head Judges are paid $13.98/hr
-Judges are paid $14.57/hr
If you have questions or to get involved, contact Charles at City Hall or by email csteidlerthompson@wadena.org
The City is seeking election judges for this year! The Primary Election is on August 11th and the General is on November 3rd. We are seeking community members who would like to be involved and help at the polls on election day.
-Must be a US Citizen
-Must be 18 years old
-Must have resided in MN for at least 20 days
-Must read, write, and speak english
-Training is paid and provided by Wadena County (About 3 hours)
-Head Judges are paid $13.98/hr
-Judges are paid $14.57/hr
If you have questions or to get involved, contact Charles at City Hall or by email csteidlerthompson@wadena.org
The Wadena Area Community Band invites everyone to “Live & Lively!” on Sunday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m. in the WDC Middle/High School Commons in Wadena. Enjoy an afternoon of fun, family-friendly music with free admission; a freewill offering will be taken to support the band’s scholarship fund, made possible in part by a grant from the Five Wings Arts Council!
🎓 WDC Senior Banners 🎓
The City of Wadena and Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools are once again partnering to honor this year’s 60 graduating seniors with personalized lawn banners displayed in BN Park!
✅ Banners are 1' x 2' on a lawn stake and will be placed along the walkways in BN Park from the first week of May through graduation.
✅ Cost is $36.00 per banner.
✅ Sponsorship forms are available on the City of Wadena website, at City Hall, and through the school.
✅ A Senior Banner Sponsorship page is also available online to track sponsorship progress and find information (link provided below)
https://www.wadena.org/page/senior-banners-2026
The City of Wadena and Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools are once again partnering to honor this year’s 60 graduating seniors with personalized lawn banners displayed in BN Park!
✅ Banners are 1' x 2' on a lawn stake and will be placed along the walkways in BN Park from the first week of May through graduation.
✅ Cost is $36.00 per banner.
✅ Sponsorship forms are available on the City of Wadena website, at City Hall, and through the school.
✅ A Senior Banner Sponsorship page is also available online to track sponsorship progress and find information (link provided below)
https://www.wadena.org/page/senior-banners-2026
Join us at the MAS on April 7th to get a clear look at what’s coming for Wadena’s 2026 highway construction season. This open house is your chance to see the plans, ask the people in charge questions, and learn how upcoming work and detours may affect your home, business, and daily drive.
Tuesday April 7th, 2026
4-6pm (drop in anytime)
@ Maslowski Wellness Center
They will have project maps. timelines, and time for one-on-one conversations with the project team. If you can't make it, you can still stay up to date through the project webpage on the City's website, the MnDOT webpage (linked below), Facebook and email updates.
https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/projects/wadena/index.html
Tuesday April 7th, 2026
4-6pm (drop in anytime)
@ Maslowski Wellness Center
They will have project maps. timelines, and time for one-on-one conversations with the project team. If you can't make it, you can still stay up to date through the project webpage on the City's website, the MnDOT webpage (linked below), Facebook and email updates.
https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/projects/wadena/index.html
Join us tonight (in green if you must!) as we shape the future of Wadena!
📍Maslowski Wellness Center
🕰️5:30pm
This is your chance to share your ideas about housing, parks, transportation, growth, and what you want Wadena to look like in the years ahead. Whether this is your first meeting or you’ve joined us before, your voice matters and is welcome!
📍Maslowski Wellness Center
🕰️5:30pm
This is your chance to share your ideas about housing, parks, transportation, growth, and what you want Wadena to look like in the years ahead. Whether this is your first meeting or you’ve joined us before, your voice matters and is welcome!
Reminder for Wadena Residents: Tomorrow is cutoff day, if you have a past due bill, you may be subject to disconnect. You can pay your past due bill:
✅Online ( https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/wadenamn )
✅Over the phone ( 833-753-5451)
✅Via dropbox
✅In person right away tomorrow morning
✅Online ( https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/wadenamn )
✅Over the phone ( 833-753-5451)
✅Via dropbox
✅In person right away tomorrow morning
🍀Wadena Chamber's St. Paddy's Pub Crawl is almost here!
Tommorow, starting at 3 PM, get your crew together, put on some green and celebrate Irish style as you make your way through Wadena’s favorite spots. Enjoy great drinks, tasty food, and plenty of laughter along the way!
If you're lucky, you could win a prize from a participating location: Highway 10 Billiards & Pub, Drastic Measures Brewing, Wadena Elks Lodge, The Uptown, or the Wadena VFW! The Chamber is joining the giveaway fun too! Five lucky crawlers will take home a St. Paddy's tumbler-each filled with two gift cards to local spots!
Grab your punch card at any participating location on crawl day for your shot at prizes! See you out there🍀
The City of Wadena is aware of a nationwide phishing scam where criminals impersonate local planning and zoning officials to steal money. They use real permit details from public records to make emails look legitimate.
If you have a planning, zoning, or building permit application:
- Be cautious of unexpected emails asking you to pay permit fees.
- Do not pay by wire transfer, peer‑to‑peer apps, or cryptocurrency.
- Do not click links or open attachments if you are unsure.
- Always verify payment requests by contacting City Hall directly using information on the City of Wadena website, not the contact details in the email.
If you receive a suspicious message, do not respond or send money. Contact the City of Wadena Planning & Zoning office and local law enforcement to report it.
If you have a planning, zoning, or building permit application:
- Be cautious of unexpected emails asking you to pay permit fees.
- Do not pay by wire transfer, peer‑to‑peer apps, or cryptocurrency.
- Do not click links or open attachments if you are unsure.
- Always verify payment requests by contacting City Hall directly using information on the City of Wadena website, not the contact details in the email.
If you receive a suspicious message, do not respond or send money. Contact the City of Wadena Planning & Zoning office and local law enforcement to report it.
High Wind Warning for Wadena County
A high wind warning is in effect for Wadena County starting tonight going through tomorrow morning. Strong winds have the chance to cause tree damage and potential outages. Our crews are monitoring the storm, and they will be ready to respond should there be any outages.
If your power goes out, please report it by calling 218-631-7600. For emergencies, call 911.
A high wind warning is in effect for Wadena County starting tonight going through tomorrow morning. Strong winds have the chance to cause tree damage and potential outages. Our crews are monitoring the storm, and they will be ready to respond should there be any outages.
If your power goes out, please report it by calling 218-631-7600. For emergencies, call 911.
From sunrise to sunset, at Wadena Utilities, we work hard behind the scenes to provide reliable and affordable energy to power your life! Matter of fact, Wadena is home to some of the lowest power rates in the state of MN! That’s #PublicPower!
