Join your neighbors to help shape Wadena’s future at the upcoming Comprehensive Planning Meeting!
Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 21st at 5:30 p.m at the MAS, Reigon Five Development Commission in tandem with the City of Wadena and the community, will continue working to develop a comprehensive plan for the City to implement over the next 10 years. This is your chance to have your voice heard, share ideas, raise concerns, and help set priorities!
The comprehensive plan will guide future decisions about development, infrastructure, and public services, so feedback at this meeting makes a difference! Bring a friend, stop by after work, and help us plan for the future of Wadena together!
Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 21st at 5:30 p.m at the MAS, Reigon Five Development Commission in tandem with the City of Wadena and the community, will continue working to develop a comprehensive plan for the City to implement over the next 10 years. This is your chance to have your voice heard, share ideas, raise concerns, and help set priorities!
The comprehensive plan will guide future decisions about development, infrastructure, and public services, so feedback at this meeting makes a difference! Bring a friend, stop by after work, and help us plan for the future of Wadena together!
Information about the proposed Roots & Wings Forest School at Black's Grove Park:
Wadena Residents:
The area's electric transmission system is currently running at peak demand this afternoon, we would appreciate your help in easing the load by conserving power where you can until about 8pm tonight.
If you are able, please consider
- Turning off lights in rooms that aren't in use
- Waiting to run laundry/dishwashing until after 8pm
- Turn off electronic devices when not in use
- Delay charging large batteries until after 8pm
Small choices do make a difference and your help supports a more reliable system for everyone. Thank You!
The area's electric transmission system is currently running at peak demand this afternoon, we would appreciate your help in easing the load by conserving power where you can until about 8pm tonight.
If you are able, please consider
- Turning off lights in rooms that aren't in use
- Waiting to run laundry/dishwashing until after 8pm
- Turn off electronic devices when not in use
- Delay charging large batteries until after 8pm
Small choices do make a difference and your help supports a more reliable system for everyone. Thank You!
Every summer our lineworkers brave the heat to keep you cool and comfortable. They stay out so your power stays on! Shoutout to these unsung heroes!
Join your neighbors to help shape Wadena’s future at the upcoming Comprehensive Planning Meeting!
On Tuesday, July 21st at 5:30 p.m., Reigon Five Development Commission in tandem with the City of Wadena and the community, will continue working to develop a comprehensive plan for the City to implement over the next 10 years. This is your chance to have your voice heard, share ideas, raise concerns, and help set priorities.
The comprehensive plan will guide future decisions about development, infrastructure, and public services, so feedback at this meeting makes a difference! Bring a friend, stop by after work, and help us plan for the future of Wadena together!
On Tuesday, July 21st at 5:30 p.m., Reigon Five Development Commission in tandem with the City of Wadena and the community, will continue working to develop a comprehensive plan for the City to implement over the next 10 years. This is your chance to have your voice heard, share ideas, raise concerns, and help set priorities.
The comprehensive plan will guide future decisions about development, infrastructure, and public services, so feedback at this meeting makes a difference! Bring a friend, stop by after work, and help us plan for the future of Wadena together!
The filing period for local offices in the City of Wadena start today. The City General Election, which is held in and for the City of Wadena, Minnesota on the 3rd day of November 2026, has the following offices to be filled:
Mayor - 2 Year Term
Councilmember - 4 year Term
Councilmember - 4 Year Term
All candidates must be eligible to vote in Minnesota, be at least 21 years old on assuming office, and have been a Wadena city resident for at least 30 days before the general election.
AFFIDAVITS OF CANDIDACY for these offices may be filed for a $2.00 fee, with the City Clerk’s office at City Hall in Wadena, 222 2nd St SE as follows:
First Day of Filing - Tuesday, July 14th
Last Day of Filing - Tuesday, July 28th
Last Day for Withdrawals - Thursday, July 30th
Closing time for filing on the last day is 5:00pm. The office of the City Clerk is open Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.Please reach out to Charles at City Hall (218-631-7707) for questions.
Mayor - 2 Year Term
Councilmember - 4 year Term
Councilmember - 4 Year Term
All candidates must be eligible to vote in Minnesota, be at least 21 years old on assuming office, and have been a Wadena city resident for at least 30 days before the general election.
AFFIDAVITS OF CANDIDACY for these offices may be filed for a $2.00 fee, with the City Clerk’s office at City Hall in Wadena, 222 2nd St SE as follows:
First Day of Filing - Tuesday, July 14th
Last Day of Filing - Tuesday, July 28th
Last Day for Withdrawals - Thursday, July 30th
Closing time for filing on the last day is 5:00pm. The office of the City Clerk is open Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.Please reach out to Charles at City Hall (218-631-7707) for questions.
🚧Hwy 29 Detour 🚧
Crews have closed Hwy 29 and the intersection at 4th St SW to complete underground work. Motorists are being required to follow a detour using 5th Street SW, Aldrich Ave SW and 2nd St SW. The detour is anticipated to be removed after about 1 week.
Continue to shop local, use municipal parking lots, side streets and back entrances where possible. The remainder of the workzone will stay open with one lane in each direction. Drivers should plan for lane shifts, no shoulders, flaggers and changing access conditions. Thank you for your patience and resolve while crews work to make these improvements in Wadena!
You can find a municipal parking lot map here: https://www.wadena.org/article/3025706
Crews have closed Hwy 29 and the intersection at 4th St SW to complete underground work. Motorists are being required to follow a detour using 5th Street SW, Aldrich Ave SW and 2nd St SW. The detour is anticipated to be removed after about 1 week.
Continue to shop local, use municipal parking lots, side streets and back entrances where possible. The remainder of the workzone will stay open with one lane in each direction. Drivers should plan for lane shifts, no shoulders, flaggers and changing access conditions. Thank you for your patience and resolve while crews work to make these improvements in Wadena!
You can find a municipal parking lot map here: https://www.wadena.org/article/3025706
July is Independent Retailers Month, and Wadena Utilities is proud to provide reliable, affordable power to businesses that also help power our community. Show your support for our community and shop local!
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☀️ Summer is here, and the grass is growing! 🌱
Help us keep Wadena looking clean and inviting for residents and visitors alike. A friendly reminder: city code requires grass to be kept under 8 inches tall. A little mowing goes a long way toward keeping our neighborhoods looking good! Thanks for doing your part!
Help us keep Wadena looking clean and inviting for residents and visitors alike. A friendly reminder: city code requires grass to be kept under 8 inches tall. A little mowing goes a long way toward keeping our neighborhoods looking good! Thanks for doing your part!
Public Notice:
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has placed the Mississippi Headwaters watershed into the drought warning response phase and all public water systems are asked to implement the first steps in their water conservation plans.
The City of Wadena is asking residents to conserve water as follows:
To alternate lawn sprinkling (odd/even) restrictions, meaning odd house numbers sprinkle on odd number days of the week and even house numbers sprinkle on even number days of the week.
Voluntarily conserve water by taking shorter showers, wash only full loads of laundry or dishes and not let water run unnecessarily. Thank you for your cooperation!
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has placed the Mississippi Headwaters watershed into the drought warning response phase and all public water systems are asked to implement the first steps in their water conservation plans.
The City of Wadena is asking residents to conserve water as follows:
To alternate lawn sprinkling (odd/even) restrictions, meaning odd house numbers sprinkle on odd number days of the week and even house numbers sprinkle on even number days of the week.
Voluntarily conserve water by taking shorter showers, wash only full loads of laundry or dishes and not let water run unnecessarily. Thank you for your cooperation!
🚧Hwy 29 Detour🚧
Starting Wednesday, July 8th, crews will close Hwy 29 and 4th St intersection for about one week to complete underground work.
Detour: Use 5th St SW, Aldrich Ave SE, and Second Street SW.
The remainder of the workzone will stay open with one lane in each direction. Motorists should plan for lane shifts, no shoulders, flaggers and changing access conditions. Pedestrians will encounter sidewalk closures and should follow posted signs. Local businesses remain open during construction.
Starting Wednesday, July 8th, crews will close Hwy 29 and 4th St intersection for about one week to complete underground work.
Detour: Use 5th St SW, Aldrich Ave SE, and Second Street SW.
The remainder of the workzone will stay open with one lane in each direction. Motorists should plan for lane shifts, no shoulders, flaggers and changing access conditions. Pedestrians will encounter sidewalk closures and should follow posted signs. Local businesses remain open during construction.
🚧Highway 10 to reopen before 4th of July weekend!🚧
We've got good news—crews are completing the temporary lanes on Hwy 10 so the detour between Wadena and Verndale can be lifted! Provided the weather cooperates, the plan is to reopen the road for travelers by late Thursday afternoon, July 2nd, just in time for the holiday weekend!
We are one step closer to having a new smooth four lane road through Wadena! Once the detour lifts, expect head-to-head traffic with lane shifts, no shoulders and multiple crews at work. Thank you for your patience as we make these important improvements!
We've got good news—crews are completing the temporary lanes on Hwy 10 so the detour between Wadena and Verndale can be lifted! Provided the weather cooperates, the plan is to reopen the road for travelers by late Thursday afternoon, July 2nd, just in time for the holiday weekend!
We are one step closer to having a new smooth four lane road through Wadena! Once the detour lifts, expect head-to-head traffic with lane shifts, no shoulders and multiple crews at work. Thank you for your patience as we make these important improvements!
The Wadena Library Board has a vacancy!
Do you love books? Are you interested in being involved with the Wadena Library? A vacancy is currently open and we are in need of your knowledge! Meetings are bi-monthly, held the third Tuesday every other month. On occasion, special meetings may be necessary with board members collectively selecting meeting dates.
Letters of Interest can be submitted to: City Administrator Kim Schroeder, PO Box 30 Wadena, MN 56482.
Do you love books? Are you interested in being involved with the Wadena Library? A vacancy is currently open and we are in need of your knowledge! Meetings are bi-monthly, held the third Tuesday every other month. On occasion, special meetings may be necessary with board members collectively selecting meeting dates.
Letters of Interest can be submitted to: City Administrator Kim Schroeder, PO Box 30 Wadena, MN 56482.
City Offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the 4th of July Holiday.
Enjoy the festivities and have a happy 4th of July weekend!
🌩️Looks like some nasty weather could be headed our way. Our teams are ready to respond as needed.
If you have an outage or see a downed power line, report it. To report an outage during business hours: 218-631-7712 or 7707. After business hours: 218-631-7600. Thank you!
Revisiting a little slice of history at Blacks Grove Park!
We viewed the memorials to Captain John Black and his family who purchased and cared for the grove until they conveyed it to the Village of Wadena in 1947. As well as Bob Zosel and Larry Foley, whose vision and dedication helped preserve and plant the grove for future generations!
From the bridge over Oak Creek to the quiet picnic spots under the big old trees, to the many trails to choose from, this park is a great place to enjoy Wadena’s natural beauty!
We viewed the memorials to Captain John Black and his family who purchased and cared for the grove until they conveyed it to the Village of Wadena in 1947. As well as Bob Zosel and Larry Foley, whose vision and dedication helped preserve and plant the grove for future generations!
From the bridge over Oak Creek to the quiet picnic spots under the big old trees, to the many trails to choose from, this park is a great place to enjoy Wadena’s natural beauty!
Wadena is OPEN during construction. Hwy 29 and 71 will be open one lane in each direction - businesses, schools, and neighborhoods are accessible through the work zone. Keep an eye out for flaggers, narrow lanes, and lane shifts.
We encourage you to shop local during these times! Every purchase made during construction helps support local families, local jobs, and the businesses that make Wadena special. When shopping or eating in Wadena, try using side streets and alleys to more easily reach your destination. Look for back entrances to main street businesses, and take advantage of municipal parking lots! (A municipal parking lot map is attached for those curious)
Thank you for weathering through the construction while they make these improvements for our community!
We encourage you to shop local during these times! Every purchase made during construction helps support local families, local jobs, and the businesses that make Wadena special. When shopping or eating in Wadena, try using side streets and alleys to more easily reach your destination. Look for back entrances to main street businesses, and take advantage of municipal parking lots! (A municipal parking lot map is attached for those curious)
Thank you for weathering through the construction while they make these improvements for our community!
🚧 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.
