Today is National Voter Registration Day! Make sure you get registered to vote for the General Election in November. To get registered, go to www.vote.org
City of Wadena Utility Customers - Important Utility Billing Update:
Due to a software conversion taking place the first week of July, utility bills will be mailed out later than usual. Expect to receive your bills in the second week of July. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve our services.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the city office at 218-631-7707.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
Wadena Residents:
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for our area until 8 PM CDT today. This means that conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes. While this is not a cause for immediate alarm, it is important to stay informed and prepared.
You can check for updates at weather.gov
Water Notice 6-13-24
Water service on SW 2nd Street from Howard Ave to King Ave will be temporarily unavailable today due to crews doing maintenance work.
Water is expected to be back up and running around 12pm today. We apologize for the inconvenience.
❗HELP NEEDED ❗
The City is seeking four to five volunteers to assist with the set up of the new playset in Tapley Park! It is being installed TODAY until 7:30pm, and tomorrow, from 7:30am to 7:30pm.
If you would like to volunteer, come to Tapley Park at 617 Lincoln Ave SW, and talk to Scott or Shawn! For more questions, call the City Office at 218-631-7707.
The City of Wadena will be flushing fire hydrants Tuesday, April 30th and Wednesday, May 1st. You may experience low pressure and discolored water, if the water is discolored, run your cold water tap until it clears. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have further questions or concerns, please call 218-631-7712
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for 18 counties including Wadena. Follow the link to see more information: https://www.weather.gov/fgf/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3wAgkKWGhQrB5vlX05b_QZEyyoVPHAxckzxRXe2oxumHrhhhc7ngm-XFk_aem_ATkUOdgdBHyTa3T2QmqjljNQ0kjcL0KJE0Q7y4EsCJBEM4jytgZjd-L13XgxhdSTPJW9f46E8fu3qWVJ0mxFKhIh
Reminder for Wadena Residents: There are burning restrictions in effect. Visit https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html too see the current burning restrictions map. For burning permits, reach out to Dean Uselman at 218-371-0072.
We're excited to announce a special fundraiser for our nature trail project! 🌳 On April 25th, come on down to Drastic Measures Brewing, have a drink, and support the nature trail!
50% of all taproom sales and tips collected throughout the day will be dedicated to our trail project. This means every sip and every generous gesture will bring us one step closer to enhancing the Folkestad Nature Trail!
Money is needed for Class 2 gravel to top dress the wild life area of the walking trail.
Save the date, and spread the word!
The City of Wadena's phone lines are experiencing outages this morning. City Hall is open and operating as normal. We will notify you when phone lines are back up and running.
The City of Wadena is hosting a Highways 71 & 29 Project Public Open House today, Tuesday, March 12 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Maslowski Wellness and Research Center.
Meet with your local elected officials to discuss project topics:
• Funding: Municipal funding and local assessments
• Commerce, Attract New Business
• ADA Sidewalk Compliance and Infrastructure Needs
• Beautification and Modernized Concepts
The WDA Meeting Agenda for March 13 is available to view here: https://5il.co/2g78p
The Wadena Police Department is currently accepting applications for 1 full-time police officer. A resume and a completed employee application are required. Applications can be picked up at the City Office or follow this link to our website to access an application:
https://www.wadena.org/documents/services/forms%26-applications/employment/534869
The Presidential Primary Election is coming up on Tuesday, March 5th. If you haven't already, get registered to vote at vote.gov
Early Learning Scholarships through MAHUBE-OTWA could help you pay for childcare. If you are in need of assistance with childcare costs, fill out an application at mahbe.org
City Water User Notice:
The City of Wadena will be completing a software and computer system upgrade to the Water Treatment Plant Tuesday February 6th. We are asking City residents to please conserve water while these upgrades are made as the Water Treatment Plant will be off-line all day. Thank You!
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Elections are upon us, get ahead and make sure you are registered to vote!
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WDA Meeting will be held Thursday, January 18th at 12:00pm at City Hall.