🚧Hwy 10 Construction - What to Expect🚧
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
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
🎓Senior Banner Progress!🎓
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
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
💰 Save money and energy — rebates are available in Wadena! When you upgrade to qualifying high-efficiency equipment, you may receive cash back while lowering your monthly energy use. Whether you're a homeowner or business owner, this program is for you.
Link to rebates: https://www.wadena.org/o/cw/page/utilities-department
Link to rebates: https://www.wadena.org/o/cw/page/utilities-department
It feels like Spring, it looks like Spring...is it finally Spring?
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! ☀️
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! ☀️
From sunrise to sunset, at Wadena Utilities, we work hard behind the scenes to provide reliable and affordable energy to power your life!
That’s #PublicPower!
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
Senior Banner Progress 📈
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
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
Did you know you can build your new home in Pinewood Estates for less than you might think?
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!
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!
🚧2026 Construction Open House🚧
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.
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.
We are just over 20% of the way to sponsoring all of this year's WDC seniors! Let's keep those sponsorships coming! Banners will go up the first week of May.
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
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
Reminder: 2026 Construction Open House is tomorrow from 4pm-6pm at the MAS! Come get the scoop on 2026 construction, get info on detours, how the project may affect your route, and planned improvements. The project team will be available to answer any questions you may have.
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/
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/
Wishing you a very happy Easter from the City of Wadena!
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!
