🚧 Truck Detour🚧
Beginning Monday, June 22, a truck detour will be in effect for the Hwy 29 and Hwy 71 work zone.
The work zone has limited space for large vehicles to make turning movements, so truckers should plan to use Highway 10 and County Road 75 instead. This detour will remain in place through early September while construction continues.
If you're a trucker passing through or hauling locally, please plan your route accordingly to avoid the tight turns in the work zone. Thanks for your patience as we keep traffic moving safely through the construction season! 🚛
Beginning Monday, June 22, a truck detour will be in effect for the Hwy 29 and Hwy 71 work zone.
The work zone has limited space for large vehicles to make turning movements, so truckers should plan to use Highway 10 and County Road 75 instead. This detour will remain in place through early September while construction continues.
If you're a trucker passing through or hauling locally, please plan your route accordingly to avoid the tight turns in the work zone. Thanks for your patience as we keep traffic moving safely through the construction season! 🚛
🚧 Highway 71/29 Construction Begins June 22 🚧
Road work continues in Wadena to Highways 71 and 29 in Wadena starting next Monday, June 22nd. Crews will be improving storm sewer, updating sidewalks and pedestrian ramps, and resurfacing the roadway. Work will start with Highway 29, come late July work will begin on Highway 71.
During construction:
-Traffic will be open one lane in each direction
-Expect lane shifts, narrow lanes, closed shoulders, reduced speeds, and flaggers
-Sidewalk closures and temporary changes to business access are possible
🔗Link to view the update from MnDOT: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNDOT/bulletins/41b32e2
🔗Link to the project homepage from MnDOT: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/projects/wadena/index.html
Please plan extra travel time, follow posted signs, and use caution in the work zone. We also encourage you to continue shopping local and supporting the Chamber of Commerce programs during these times! Thank you for your patience as these improvements continue progressing in Wadena!
Road work continues in Wadena to Highways 71 and 29 in Wadena starting next Monday, June 22nd. Crews will be improving storm sewer, updating sidewalks and pedestrian ramps, and resurfacing the roadway. Work will start with Highway 29, come late July work will begin on Highway 71.
During construction:
-Traffic will be open one lane in each direction
-Expect lane shifts, narrow lanes, closed shoulders, reduced speeds, and flaggers
-Sidewalk closures and temporary changes to business access are possible
🔗Link to view the update from MnDOT: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNDOT/bulletins/41b32e2
🔗Link to the project homepage from MnDOT: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/projects/wadena/index.html
Please plan extra travel time, follow posted signs, and use caution in the work zone. We also encourage you to continue shopping local and supporting the Chamber of Commerce programs during these times! Thank you for your patience as these improvements continue progressing in Wadena!
Wadena City Offices will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.
🎆June Jubilee is here!! Let the fun begin throughout Wadena and Burlington Northern Park!
Festivities are already starting at BN park! Garage and Rummage sales are live in town, food trucks will open at 11am, the BN park arts marketplace expo will open at noon, Doug Curtis will be doing caricatures at 1pm, and Lydia Rose will close us out on the concert stage starting at 6pm! See you out there!
Festivities are already starting at BN park! Garage and Rummage sales are live in town, food trucks will open at 11am, the BN park arts marketplace expo will open at noon, Doug Curtis will be doing caricatures at 1pm, and Lydia Rose will close us out on the concert stage starting at 6pm! See you out there!
🎆Countdown to June Jubilee!
We are a day out from the start of Wadena's kickoff to summer! Each day we are highlighting a different part of the festivities.
Today's highlight: A Wadena favorite, Aaron Simmons! Aaron has rocked the Wadena stage before, and we love him! Aaron’s songs capture the joys of love, the pain of loss, and the power of community. With strong small-town values and a close connection to fans, he continues to make his mark in modern country music. He will perform on Saturday after the parade and before the fireworks, starting around 8:30pm in BN Park. See you on Saturday Night!
🎟️Advance tickets can be purchased via the Chamber of Commerce
🎟️Tickets at the gate are $10
🎵 Bring your lawn chair and enjoy!
We are a day out from the start of Wadena's kickoff to summer! Each day we are highlighting a different part of the festivities.
Today's highlight: A Wadena favorite, Aaron Simmons! Aaron has rocked the Wadena stage before, and we love him! Aaron’s songs capture the joys of love, the pain of loss, and the power of community. With strong small-town values and a close connection to fans, he continues to make his mark in modern country music. He will perform on Saturday after the parade and before the fireworks, starting around 8:30pm in BN Park. See you on Saturday Night!
🎟️Advance tickets can be purchased via the Chamber of Commerce
🎟️Tickets at the gate are $10
🎵 Bring your lawn chair and enjoy!
This heat is apparently bringing us some nasty weather🌩️ now is the time to prepare — not later.
Before the storm hits:
🔋 Charge your phones, tablets, and other devices
🔦 Locate flashlights and extra batteries
💧 Stock up on water and essentials
🚗 Keep your vehicle fueled
To report an outage during business hours, please call 218-631-7712.
To report an outage after business hours, please call 218-631-7600.
🎆 Countdown to June Jubilee!
We are 2 days out from the start of Wadena’s celebration to kick off the summer! Each day we will highlight a different part of the festivities.
Today's Highlight: Friday Festivities in BN Park! We couldn't choose one, so we chose them all! Come out to BN park on Friday and you're sure to find something fun to do! Have breakfast at depot🥞, see the pups from the humane society 🐶, bring the kids to the inflatables, participate in the medallion hunt 🪙, grab something to eat at a food truck🍟, or check out the slick corvettes! So many options!
We are 2 days out from the start of Wadena’s celebration to kick off the summer! Each day we will highlight a different part of the festivities.
Today's Highlight: Friday Festivities in BN Park! We couldn't choose one, so we chose them all! Come out to BN park on Friday and you're sure to find something fun to do! Have breakfast at depot🥞, see the pups from the humane society 🐶, bring the kids to the inflatables, participate in the medallion hunt 🪙, grab something to eat at a food truck🍟, or check out the slick corvettes! So many options!
We apologize for the power outage inconvenience on Saturday morning, as there was a transmission issue at the Verndale Power Station.
To report an outage after business hours, please call 218-631-7600. Thank You!
To report an outage after business hours, please call 218-631-7600. Thank You!
🎆 Countdown to June Jubilee!
We are 3 days out from the start of Wadena’s celebration to kick off the summer! Each day we will highlight a different part of the festivities.
Today's highlight: Time Machine on Friday, June 12th! A high energy tribute experience like no other ... three full sets, three genres, one epic performance: 70’s Arena Rock (Rock City), 80’s Pop (Pop Starz), and 80’s Hair Bands (Hair Force)! If you love rock, nostalgia, and fun, Friday night’s street dance is the place to be!
🎟️Advance tickets are available via the Chamber of Commerce
🎟️Tickets at the gate are $5
🎵Gates open at 5 PM
Countdown to June Jubilee!
We are 4 days out from the start of Wadena’s crown jewel celebration to kick off the summer! Each day we will highlight a different part of the festivities.
Today's highlight: The Wadena June Jubilee Youth Fishing Derby! Starts at 10am on Saturday, June 13th at Sunnybrook Park North. FREE for the kiddos aged 15 and under! Bring your pole and a chance to win some prizes! It’s always a lot of fun! 🎣
June Jubilee is 5 days away!
We are 5 days out from the start of Wadena’s celebration to kick off the summer! Each day we will highlight a different part of the festivities.
Today's highlight: The 4th annual June Jubilee Car Show & Swap Meet! It will be located at the Wadena County Workforce Center parking lot and Aldrich Avenue SE starting at noon on Saturday, June 13th! Vote for your favorite car! Tons of cool rides come out to show off each year! Prizes, food and a drink stand will be available!
🎆 Countdown to June Jubilee!
We are 6 days out from the start of Wadena’s celebration to kick off the summer! Each day we will highlight a different part of the festivities.
Today's highlight: Lydia Rose! She will kick off both June Jubilee and Music in BN Park with one incredible performance on Thursday, June 11th starting at 6pm in BN Park! FREE to attend! Lydia performed at the Opry at the Auditorium and now she's back to rock the stage again!
We are 6 days out from the start of Wadena’s celebration to kick off the summer! Each day we will highlight a different part of the festivities.
Today's highlight: Lydia Rose! She will kick off both June Jubilee and Music in BN Park with one incredible performance on Thursday, June 11th starting at 6pm in BN Park! FREE to attend! Lydia performed at the Opry at the Auditorium and now she's back to rock the stage again!
Countdown to June Jubilee!!
We are 7 days out from the start of Wadena's Star Spangled Kickoff to the summer! Each day we will highlight a special part of the celebration! First up - The Grand Parade on Saturday! It will line up on Franklin Ave behind M-State, go down Jefferson St, and then down Aldrich Ave.
📍 Parade Lineup: Begins at 4:30 PM behind M State
🎺 Grand Parade Start: 6:00 PM
🎈 Kiddie Parade Lineup: 5:30 PM
👟 Kiddie Parade Start: 5:45 PM
Want to have a float? Register one before tomorrow, here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmnNEGubgvplzDJfLfr9Ffw3imncnfjJ8UJY2UUtJRsBVCYQ/viewform?usp=send_form
We are 7 days out from the start of Wadena's Star Spangled Kickoff to the summer! Each day we will highlight a special part of the celebration! First up - The Grand Parade on Saturday! It will line up on Franklin Ave behind M-State, go down Jefferson St, and then down Aldrich Ave.
📍 Parade Lineup: Begins at 4:30 PM behind M State
🎺 Grand Parade Start: 6:00 PM
🎈 Kiddie Parade Lineup: 5:30 PM
👟 Kiddie Parade Start: 5:45 PM
Want to have a float? Register one before tomorrow, here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmnNEGubgvplzDJfLfr9Ffw3imncnfjJ8UJY2UUtJRsBVCYQ/viewform?usp=send_form
June Jubilee is almost here!! 🎉⭐
Our crown jewel of the summer is just around the corner and Wadena is ready! June 11th-13th at BN Park, three days of music, tasty food, vendors, garage sales, the parade, a $10,000 raffle, and fireworks to cap it off as we celebrate June Jubilee and America's 250th Anniversary!
Things will kick off with Lydia Rose on Thursday, June 11th from 6-7:30pm - FREE
Time Machine will take the stage from 8pm-midnight on Friday, June 12th - tickets are $5
Aaron Simmons will close us out on Saturday the 13th from 8:30pm-midnight - tickets are $10
Come ready to have a good time! 🎟️Tickets & Info : wadenachamber.com
Our crown jewel of the summer is just around the corner and Wadena is ready! June 11th-13th at BN Park, three days of music, tasty food, vendors, garage sales, the parade, a $10,000 raffle, and fireworks to cap it off as we celebrate June Jubilee and America's 250th Anniversary!
Things will kick off with Lydia Rose on Thursday, June 11th from 6-7:30pm - FREE
Time Machine will take the stage from 8pm-midnight on Friday, June 12th - tickets are $5
Aaron Simmons will close us out on Saturday the 13th from 8:30pm-midnight - tickets are $10
Come ready to have a good time! 🎟️Tickets & Info : wadenachamber.com
Did you know Wadena has 8 picnic shelters scattered around our beautiful parks available to reserve? Are you hosting an event and need a space? Whether you want to gather at Sunnybrook, Tapley, or Black's Grove, there may be a shelter available for you! Reservations have been heavily booked up for June. Get your spot now! For availability, call Tricia at 218-631-7707. There is no cost to reserve a shelter, but we do accept free will donations that directly support the Parks Department.
The city also has three shelters available on a first come first served basis - one can be seen below next to the Splash Pad, there is one in Sunnybrook Park South and one behind the Armory building.
The city also has three shelters available on a first come first served basis - one can be seen below next to the Splash Pad, there is one in Sunnybrook Park South and one behind the Armory building.
Help us keep Wadena’s parks clean and looking nice for everyone! Please throw away your trash, pick up after yourself/pets, and do your part to keep our parks a place we can all enjoy! Thank you!
Well, it happened again! Sam and Sally had another baby out at Sunnybrook! Sam can be seen up close showing off his impressive physique, Sally is being a protective mama buffalo, and the baby is still mastering the art of standing on four legs.
Nicole Stracek at the Pioneer Journal is working with the City and Chamber on another naming contest for this year. Keep an eye out in the paper/online for more info!
Nicole Stracek at the Pioneer Journal is working with the City and Chamber on another naming contest for this year. Keep an eye out in the paper/online for more info!
City offices will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Good news Wadena residents: the Splash Pad will be opening for the season starting tomorrow at 10am! Open until 8pm daily! Next week looks to be a prime opportunity to get out there!☀️
🚧Hwy 10 Detour Update🚧
The Hwy 10 Detour will extend to Verndale starting on Tuesday, May 26th. This work will include replacing the Whiskey Creek box culvert and completing other underground work. If mother nature cooperates, crews are hoping to have the road open in time for the Fourth of July weekend.
Hwy 10 will be closed from Co. Rd. 4 to Oink Joint Rd. Follow detour signs along Co. Rd. 4 and Co. Rd. 23. Watch for a temporary all-way stop at the 4/23 intersection. Plan for slight delays and pay attention to signage.
Wadena businesses are still open within the closed work zone. Local traffic reminders:
🛑Plan for changes as construction activities could occur without advance notice, so always follow road signs
🛣️Expect use of alternate accesses, reduced speeds, gravel or grooved road surfaces, narrow lanes and lane shifts
🏗️Watch for workers and equipment, slow down, navigate with care
🚶🏼➡️Pedestrians will encounter sidewalk closures; follow signs.
The Hwy 10 Detour will extend to Verndale starting on Tuesday, May 26th. This work will include replacing the Whiskey Creek box culvert and completing other underground work. If mother nature cooperates, crews are hoping to have the road open in time for the Fourth of July weekend.
Hwy 10 will be closed from Co. Rd. 4 to Oink Joint Rd. Follow detour signs along Co. Rd. 4 and Co. Rd. 23. Watch for a temporary all-way stop at the 4/23 intersection. Plan for slight delays and pay attention to signage.
Wadena businesses are still open within the closed work zone. Local traffic reminders:
🛑Plan for changes as construction activities could occur without advance notice, so always follow road signs
🛣️Expect use of alternate accesses, reduced speeds, gravel or grooved road surfaces, narrow lanes and lane shifts
🏗️Watch for workers and equipment, slow down, navigate with care
🚶🏼➡️Pedestrians will encounter sidewalk closures; follow signs.
