Drivers will notice there is a four-way stop at the Co Rd 4 and Harry Rich Dr intersection to help with the flow of traffic.
Crews continue to make progress on the Highway 10 road project. Work is currently focused on completing the box culvert installation at Union Creek, with crews finishing up the box set and preparing the area.
To stay up to date on all project details and timelines, you can visit the MnDOT project page here: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/projects/wadena/
✅Online ( https://wadenamn.municipalonlinepayments.com/wadenamn )
✅Over the phone (833-753-5451)
✅Via dropbox
✅In person right at 8am
🚧Detour on Hwy 10 starts Monday, May 4th 🚧
Starting Monday May 4th, Hwy 10 will be closed to through traffic. Motorists will need to use the Co Rd 4 (Sunnybrook Rd) and Harry Rich Dr detour. Access to businesses for local traffic only will remain available, but expect changes, gravel surfaces, and flaggers.
Many businesses along this stretch can still be reached via County Road 4 and Harry Rich Drive. We encourage you to call businesses directly in advance for the most current information on how to access their locations. The city will update and share business access maps whenever significant access changes occur.
For questions, concerns, and contacts please visit the project homepage on the MnDOT website: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/projects/wadena/
Celebrated annually in April, Arbor Day is dedicated to planting, nurturing, and appreciating trees. It serves as a reminder to plant trees for a greener future, providing benefits such as cleaner air, shade, and supporting local ecosystems!
We have secured 52/60 sponsorships for Senior Banners! We are almost to the finish line! We are seeking 8 more for the Class of 2026! Banners are slated to go up on Friday, but you can still sponsor a senior until all sponsorships are covered.
Reach out to City Hall for more info!
The Public Works crew at the city assisted with hauling away the yard waste! 1st photo: Doug Lowers and David Waln. 2nd photo: Dusty Denny and Andy Worden.
It is a fantastic program that the city is happy to take part in each year! Thank you to the students and organizers for helping keep our city looking sharp!
The City of Wadena is home to about 365 acres of park land! There is plenty of beautiful park land for residents to get out and active!
Everyone knows about Sunnybrook, but Wadena is also home to Black's Grove Park, Tapley Park, John Ehlen Playground, Fink's Park & Memorial Garden, and more!
We are seeking 26 more sponsorships - less than half way to go! Sponsor forms can be found on the Senior Banner page on the city website: https://www.wadena.org/page/senior-banners-2026
Take a look down Hole 1 for an example of the beauty the course has to offer! Make a tee time this weekend and check it out for yourself!
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
