Right now, 34 of the 60 senior banners have been sponsored—that’s about 56% funded. We still need 26 more sponsorships to make sure everyone is covered! Banners are slated to go up the first week of May.
Sponsorship cost: $36.00 per banner.
How to sponsor: Drop off payment at City Hall (222 2nd St SE) or use our drop box.
Forms and details: https://www.wadena.org/page/senior-banners-2026
🚧Heads up, Wadena drivers – highway construction is about to ramp up in early May.🚧
Starting on or around May 4th, Highway 10 will be closed between Wadena County Road 4 and Harry Rich Drive for about five weeks while crews excavate and replace poor soils and install the Union Creek culvert. During this time, traffic will need to use the signed detour route on County Road 4 and Harry Rich Drive. Please plan ahead, allow a little extra travel time, and follow posted signs and flaggers as you move through the work zone. Business access maps will be available in the coming week.
For additional information on the project: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/projects/wadena/
#EmpoweringOurCommunity
On or around May 4th through June (about 5 weeks), Highway 10 will be closed between Wadena County Road 4 and Harry Rich Drive so crews can remove poor soils and install the Union Creek culvert. During this time, drivers will need to use the signed detour via County Road 4 and Harry Rich Drive.
In June and July (about 6 weeks), the detour will extend toward Verndale while crews work between County Road 4 in Wadena and Oink Joint Road to replace the Whiskey Creek culvert and complete additional underground work. Watch for detour signs directing you to County Road 4 and County Road 23.
Later in July (about 3 weeks), access from Otter Tail County Road 75 south of Highway 10 will be closed to reconstruct that connection and build a J-turn. Drivers will use Highways 29, 71, and 10 through Wadena to get around this closure.
Business access maps will be made available in the coming week. For more information on the project, visit the project webpage on the MnDOT site: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/projects/wadena/index.html
We have collected almost half of the needed sponsorships for Senior Banners. We need 32 more to have them all covered!
Sponsorships are $36.00. You can pay for them at City Hall or put in our Dropbox. For more info on the Senior Banner Program: https://www.wadena.org/page/senior-banners-2026
Link to rebates: https://www.wadena.org/o/cw/page/utilities-department
Not trying to jinx it, but we may have finally made it through winter! Take advantage and get out to Black's Grove Park and walk the trails! It is a beautiful day today with more anticipated throughout the rest of the week! ☀️
That’s #PublicPower!
Reminder for Wadena Residents:
Tomorrow is cutoff day. If you have a past due utility bill, you may be subject to disconnect. You can pay your bill:
✅Online (https://wadenamn.municipalonlinepayments.com/wadenamn/utilities)
✅Over the phone (833-753-5451)
✅Via our dropbox
✅In person right away tomorrow morning
19/60 banners have been sponsored. Lets keep the sponsorships coming in and get all 60 covered for the year! Sponsorships are $36.00 each, and can be paid for at City Hall via Cash, Check, or Credit Card (2.50 fee)
To see sponsor progress or for sponsor forms, check out our webpage here: https://www.wadena.org/page/senior-banners-2026
Lots in this beautiful neighborhood start as low as just $16,000, giving you an affordable way to get into a brand-new home. Even better, each lot includes city water and sewer already brought to the property line, saving homebuyers thousands in utility installation costs and hassle!
Reach out to Dean at 218-371-0072 or wda@wadena.org for more info!
TONIGHT from 4pm-6pm at the MAS. If you have questions, comments, or concerns regarding the 2026 road work, this is the place to stop. Folks in charge of the project will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding project schedules, detours, etc.
Checks can be made out to "City of Wadena". You can put sponsorships in our dropbox, or drop off at City Hall. Forms are available to download here: https://www.wadena.org/page/senior-banners-2026
If you can't make it and have questions, please visit the MnDOT project webpage for info and contacts: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/projects/wadena/
We wish you all a Happy Easter!
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.
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. 🐣
