The City of Wadena is accepting proposals for our 2026-2027 Stump Grinding contract. If you are a licensed contractor or know one looking to fill their schedule for the upcoming season, please submit your bid by February 4, 2026.
❌ Deadline to Submit: February 4th by 4:30pm
📄 Contract Period: March 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027
🔗 Details & Submission: https://www.wadena.org/article/2644910
❌ Deadline to Submit: February 4th by 4:30pm
📄 Contract Period: March 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027
🔗 Details & Submission: https://www.wadena.org/article/2644910
❄️ STREET PARKING REMINDER: CHECK THE DATE! ❄️
Before you head inside for the night, check the date for tomorrow morning.
✅ Tomorrow is an ODD date? Park on the ODD side.
✅ Tomorrow is an EVEN date? Park on the EVEN side.
Enforced daily from Midnight to 7 AM until March 31st.
Help our plows clear the snow so you can get where you need to go!
Before you head inside for the night, check the date for tomorrow morning.
✅ Tomorrow is an ODD date? Park on the ODD side.
✅ Tomorrow is an EVEN date? Park on the EVEN side.
Enforced daily from Midnight to 7 AM until March 31st.
Help our plows clear the snow so you can get where you need to go!
Did you know that Wadena is powered by 100% carbon-free power?
We are proud that our community is powered by 100% carbon-free electricity! Thanks to our partners at Missouri River Energy Services and Western Area Power Administration, our energy comes from renewable resources that keep the lights on while protecting our environment! 🌍
We are proud that our community is powered by 100% carbon-free electricity! Thanks to our partners at Missouri River Energy Services and Western Area Power Administration, our energy comes from renewable resources that keep the lights on while protecting our environment! 🌍
RFP Opportunity: Stump Grinding Services
The City of Wadena is currently accepting written proposals from independent contractors for mechanical stump grinding services for the 2026–2027 season. This contract covers the removal of stumps from boulevards and city parks resulting from disease or weather damage.
Contract Details:
Scope: Grinding complete stumps and roots to a minimum depth of 8" below ground.
Contract Term: March 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027.
Requirements: Must provide proof of insurance listing the City of Wadena as additionally insured.
Forms: You can get proposal forms from Dan Kovar at publicworks@wadena.org or 710 Sunnybrook Rd
Deadline: Proposals must be received by 4:30pm on February 4th, 2026
Questions? Call Public Works at 218-631-7705
The City of Wadena is currently accepting written proposals from independent contractors for mechanical stump grinding services for the 2026–2027 season. This contract covers the removal of stumps from boulevards and city parks resulting from disease or weather damage.
Contract Details:
Scope: Grinding complete stumps and roots to a minimum depth of 8" below ground.
Contract Term: March 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027.
Requirements: Must provide proof of insurance listing the City of Wadena as additionally insured.
Forms: You can get proposal forms from Dan Kovar at publicworks@wadena.org or 710 Sunnybrook Rd
Deadline: Proposals must be received by 4:30pm on February 4th, 2026
Questions? Call Public Works at 218-631-7705
Part 2 of the Wadena Community Visioning Session is TONIGHT @ the Maslowski Center at 5:30pm!
Come on out, even if you missed the first session, there will be plenty to discuss and we want your voice to be heard! You can make an impact on the future of Wadena!
If you haven't already, fill out the community survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WadenaCity
Come on out, even if you missed the first session, there will be plenty to discuss and we want your voice to be heard! You can make an impact on the future of Wadena!
If you haven't already, fill out the community survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WadenaCity
City Offices will be closed on Monday, January 19th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Lets Keep the Momentum Going, Wadena! After a great turnout at our first Community Visioning Session, we are excited to invite you back for Round 2!
Join the Region 5 Development Commission, the City of Wadena, and your neighbors, as we continue Shaping the Future of Wadena! Whether you attended the first session or are joining us for the first time, your input is vital to building the roadmap for the city's future.
When: January 20th
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Where: Maslowski Center
If you haven't already, please take a few minutes to fill out our community survey. Every response helps guide our next steps: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WadenaCity
Join the Region 5 Development Commission, the City of Wadena, and your neighbors, as we continue Shaping the Future of Wadena! Whether you attended the first session or are joining us for the first time, your input is vital to building the roadmap for the city's future.
When: January 20th
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Where: Maslowski Center
If you haven't already, please take a few minutes to fill out our community survey. Every response helps guide our next steps: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WadenaCity
The City of Wadena is hiring for a full-time Assistant Wastewater Operator / Street Maintenance team member to help operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant and support city public works services!
For the full job description and applications, visit our "Employment Opportunities" webpage on the city website here: https://www.wadena.org/o/cw/page/employment
For the full job description and applications, visit our "Employment Opportunities" webpage on the city website here: https://www.wadena.org/o/cw/page/employment
Lets Keep the Momentum Going, Wadena! After a great turnout at our first Community Visioning Session, we are excited to invite you back for Round 2!
Join the Region 5 Development Commission, the City of Wadena, and your neighbors, as we continue Shaping the Future of Wadena! Whether you attended the first session or are joining us for the first time, your input is vital to building the roadmap for the city's future.
When: January 20th
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Where: Maslowski Center
If you haven't already, please take a few minutes to fill out our community survey. Every response helps guide our next steps: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WadenaCity
Join the Region 5 Development Commission, the City of Wadena, and your neighbors, as we continue Shaping the Future of Wadena! Whether you attended the first session or are joining us for the first time, your input is vital to building the roadmap for the city's future.
When: January 20th
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Where: Maslowski Center
If you haven't already, please take a few minutes to fill out our community survey. Every response helps guide our next steps: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WadenaCity
Winter parking can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be ! Here's what you need to know about our odd/even parking rules.
The house numbers tell you which side of the street to park on.
Odd-numbered addresses (like 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) are on the odd side of the street, while even-numbered addresses (like 2, 4, 6, 8) are on the even side.
On odd-numbered calendar days (1st, 3rd, 5th, etc.): Park on the odd side of the street
On even-numbered calendar days (2nd, 4th, 6th, etc.): Park on the even side of the street
Always check the calendar date as of midnight to know where to park.
The house numbers tell you which side of the street to park on.
Odd-numbered addresses (like 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) are on the odd side of the street, while even-numbered addresses (like 2, 4, 6, 8) are on the even side.
On odd-numbered calendar days (1st, 3rd, 5th, etc.): Park on the odd side of the street
On even-numbered calendar days (2nd, 4th, 6th, etc.): Park on the even side of the street
Always check the calendar date as of midnight to know where to park.
WELCOME 2026! Happy New Year Wadena!
City Offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1st for the New Years Holiday.
City Offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1st for the New Years Holiday.
Did You Know: Winter Safety is a Statewide Effort ❄️
Winter parking ordinances are a standard safety measure for cities across Minnesota. From Brainerd to Fergus Falls, communities of all sizes rely on rules to keep streets passable for plows and emergency vehicles. While every city is different, the goal is always the same: ensuring plows can clear snow efficiently so you can travel safely.
Reminder for Wadena:
Time in effect: Midnight – 7:00 AM
Rule: Odd/Even Parking (based on the date at midnight)
Thank you for helping us keep Wadena’s streets clear and safe this winter!
Winter parking ordinances are a standard safety measure for cities across Minnesota. From Brainerd to Fergus Falls, communities of all sizes rely on rules to keep streets passable for plows and emergency vehicles. While every city is different, the goal is always the same: ensuring plows can clear snow efficiently so you can travel safely.
Reminder for Wadena:
Time in effect: Midnight – 7:00 AM
Rule: Odd/Even Parking (based on the date at midnight)
Thank you for helping us keep Wadena’s streets clear and safe this winter!
Merry Christmas from the City of Wadena! 🎄❄️
From all of us at the City, we want to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season.
From all of us at the City, we want to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season.
The holidays are at the doorstep! Winter Parking Regulations apply to everyone, please help us notify any friends or family coming to Wadena of the winter parking rules before they arrive:
To help our crews clear snow efficiently and keep streets safe for everyone—including emergency vehicles—overnight parking follows an odd/even calendar rule. Use the calendar date as of midnight to determine where to park each night. Vehicles must be parked on the odd side of the street on odd-numbered days and on the even side on even-numbered days, between midnight and 7 a.m. Parking on the wrong side may result in a ticket or tow.
Your support ensures quick snow removal and safer winter travel for all. Thank you for your help in making Wadena safer this holiday season!
To help our crews clear snow efficiently and keep streets safe for everyone—including emergency vehicles—overnight parking follows an odd/even calendar rule. Use the calendar date as of midnight to determine where to park each night. Vehicles must be parked on the odd side of the street on odd-numbered days and on the even side on even-numbered days, between midnight and 7 a.m. Parking on the wrong side may result in a ticket or tow.
Your support ensures quick snow removal and safer winter travel for all. Thank you for your help in making Wadena safer this holiday season!
With winter here in full force, please remember that Winter Parking Restrictions are in effect through March 31. To help our crews clear snow efficiently and keep streets safe for everyone—including emergency vehicles—overnight parking follows an odd/even calendar rule.
Vehicles must be parked on the odd side of the street on odd-numbered days and on the even side on even-numbered days, between midnight and 7 a.m. Use the calendar date as of midnight to determine where to park each night. Parking on the wrong side may result in a ticket or tow. These rules are in effect for everyone, including friends and family, so please help notify them of the parking restrictions.
We understand these rules can be inconvenient, but cooperation is necessary to keep roads passable. Your support ensures quick snow removal and safer winter travel for all. Thank you for your help in making Wadena safer this season!
Vehicles must be parked on the odd side of the street on odd-numbered days and on the even side on even-numbered days, between midnight and 7 a.m. Use the calendar date as of midnight to determine where to park each night. Parking on the wrong side may result in a ticket or tow. These rules are in effect for everyone, including friends and family, so please help notify them of the parking restrictions.
We understand these rules can be inconvenient, but cooperation is necessary to keep roads passable. Your support ensures quick snow removal and safer winter travel for all. Thank you for your help in making Wadena safer this season!
We’re Hiring: Lead Billing Clerk/Energy Services Coordinator ⚡💧
The City of Wadena Utilities Department is seeking a detail-oriented professional to join our team full-time. This role is central to our operations, managing utility billing accounting and coordinating our load management and energy conservation programs.
Position Highlights:
Salary Range: $29.79 – $39.62 per hour (DOQ)
Key Duties: Utility billing (electric, water, sewer), energy conservation tracking, and AMI system management.
Deadline: Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
📄 Apply Now: Visit Wadena.org >Employment Opportunities for the full job description and application details, or stop by the City Administrative Center!
🖇️Link to webpage: https://www.wadena.org/o/cw/page/employment
The City of Wadena Utilities Department is seeking a detail-oriented professional to join our team full-time. This role is central to our operations, managing utility billing accounting and coordinating our load management and energy conservation programs.
Position Highlights:
Salary Range: $29.79 – $39.62 per hour (DOQ)
Key Duties: Utility billing (electric, water, sewer), energy conservation tracking, and AMI system management.
Deadline: Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
📄 Apply Now: Visit Wadena.org >Employment Opportunities for the full job description and application details, or stop by the City Administrative Center!
🖇️Link to webpage: https://www.wadena.org/o/cw/page/employment
Are you an aspiring family child care entrepreneur or child care center owner in Minnesota? Level up your business skills in 2026 with FREE, Develop-approved online trainings from First Children’s Finance, covering everything from separating business and personal finances to precision pricing, technology tools, policy manuals, and business planning. Link to list of trainings: https://files.constantcontact.com/05ef32eb901/98b3a990-9f8f-4a4c-bf22-67b3916738f8.pdf?rdr=true
Sessions run January–May 2026 and are tailored specifically for child care entrepreneurs across Minnesota. Learn more and register through your Develop account by searching the Event ID listed for each course or by visiting First Children’s Finance Minnesota online! Great opportunity for people to get involved and help solve a crucial problem!
Sessions run January–May 2026 and are tailored specifically for child care entrepreneurs across Minnesota. Learn more and register through your Develop account by searching the Event ID listed for each course or by visiting First Children’s Finance Minnesota online! Great opportunity for people to get involved and help solve a crucial problem!
Did you know Black's Grove is home to 5.5 miles of groomed cross country ski trails?
The trails wind through the woods along Oak Creek, offering beautiful landscapes and a true northern Minnesota experience. 9 different trail options ranging from 206M to 1,494M, you can choose your adventure to match your ability and available time!
The trails wind through the woods along Oak Creek, offering beautiful landscapes and a true northern Minnesota experience. 9 different trail options ranging from 206M to 1,494M, you can choose your adventure to match your ability and available time!
Did you know that Wadena's Wastewater Treatment Plant flows around 300,000 gallons of water on average every day!
Visualized another way, that equals out to 5 million 8oz cups of coffee! (Though you'd need a truckload of beans!)
Fun fact: The treatment plant uses a population of microorganisms, like bacteria, to break down the waste stream. The population is controlled by the age of the microorganisms with the median age being the most productive worker! This is just one process at the city that isn't seen or heard but is instrumental in keeping city operations running!
Visualized another way, that equals out to 5 million 8oz cups of coffee! (Though you'd need a truckload of beans!)
Fun fact: The treatment plant uses a population of microorganisms, like bacteria, to break down the waste stream. The population is controlled by the age of the microorganisms with the median age being the most productive worker! This is just one process at the city that isn't seen or heard but is instrumental in keeping city operations running!
🌲The City is currently seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Park Board. 🌲We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about community development and the maintenance of our public parks.
Meetings: Held on the first Wednesday of the month.
Schedule Exception: The board does not meet in December or January.
Those interested should reach out to Parks Director Dan Kovar at 218-632-2766 or publicworks@wadena.org
Meetings: Held on the first Wednesday of the month.
Schedule Exception: The board does not meet in December or January.
Those interested should reach out to Parks Director Dan Kovar at 218-632-2766 or publicworks@wadena.org
