🚧 Year 2 of the Highway 10/71/29 project is complete! 🚧
Thank you for your patience this construction season. Here’s what got done:
West of Hwy 71: Four new lanes now run to 620th Avenue near Bluffton. The J-turn at County Road 75 is finished, and the second half of the roundabout at County Road 92 (near the hospital) is complete.
East of Hwy 71: New westbound lanes were built, along with half of the roundabout at Harry Rich Drive and new culverts at Union Creek and Whiskey Creek.
Hwys 29 and 71: Both were resurfaced, with upgraded storm sewer, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and a new signal at Highway 29/Colfax Avenue South.
What to expect this winter: Highway 10 will stay one lane each way from County Road 20/Second Street SW to east of Oink Joint Road. The Harry Rich Drive roundabout will be open to all traffic.
Thank you for helping us get through another year of progress!
Thank you for your patience this construction season. Here’s what got done:
West of Hwy 71: Four new lanes now run to 620th Avenue near Bluffton. The J-turn at County Road 75 is finished, and the second half of the roundabout at County Road 92 (near the hospital) is complete.
East of Hwy 71: New westbound lanes were built, along with half of the roundabout at Harry Rich Drive and new culverts at Union Creek and Whiskey Creek.
Hwys 29 and 71: Both were resurfaced, with upgraded storm sewer, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and a new signal at Highway 29/Colfax Avenue South.
What to expect this winter: Highway 10 will stay one lane each way from County Road 20/Second Street SW to east of Oink Joint Road. The Harry Rich Drive roundabout will be open to all traffic.
Thank you for helping us get through another year of progress!
Update RE: Power Outage
Power has been restored. Thank you for understanding!
Power has been restored. Thank you for understanding!
Wadena Residents: We are aware of a power outage issue in the SW part of town. Our crews are actively working to resolve the problem. Stay tuned to our page for updates. We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope to have everything back up and running shortly.
Public Works crews have finished shutting off water to the park bathrooms and campground for the season. This is done to prevent bursting or freezing pipes during Minnesota winters. Parks remain open to the public year round.
Did you know the City offers qualifying equipment rebates for residential and commercial properties?
Switch to qualifying high-efficiency equipment and you may receive cash back, lower your monthly energy use and make your home or business more comfortable!
Contact the Utilities Department at 218-631-7712 or visit our website here: https://www.wadena.org/o/cw/page/utilities-department
Switch to qualifying high-efficiency equipment and you may receive cash back, lower your monthly energy use and make your home or business more comfortable!
Contact the Utilities Department at 218-631-7712 or visit our website here: https://www.wadena.org/o/cw/page/utilities-department
Did you know? The City of Wadena is hiring for a P&Z and EDA Administrative Assistant! Applications will be accepted until October 23rd!
Duties include supporting planning and economic development activities, processing building permits and licenses, preparing agendas, minutes, reports, and public notices, maintaining city records, and assisting the public by phone and in person.
Requirements: Organized, detail-oriented, and able to keep PII confidential. Skilled in Word, Excel, Adobe, and AutoCAD, with map-reading and strong communication skills. High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience is preferred. Pay: $25.07–$33.35 per hour DOQ, plus health insurance, paid time off, PERA, HSA, deferred comp match.
To apply, visit the city's employment opportunities page and complete an application. Applications can be emailed to cityadmin@wadena.org or dropped off at City Hall. Applications are being accepted through indeed, however a city application is still required. Employment page: https://www.wadena.org/o/cw/page/employment
Duties include supporting planning and economic development activities, processing building permits and licenses, preparing agendas, minutes, reports, and public notices, maintaining city records, and assisting the public by phone and in person.
Requirements: Organized, detail-oriented, and able to keep PII confidential. Skilled in Word, Excel, Adobe, and AutoCAD, with map-reading and strong communication skills. High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience is preferred. Pay: $25.07–$33.35 per hour DOQ, plus health insurance, paid time off, PERA, HSA, deferred comp match.
To apply, visit the city's employment opportunities page and complete an application. Applications can be emailed to cityadmin@wadena.org or dropped off at City Hall. Applications are being accepted through indeed, however a city application is still required. Employment page: https://www.wadena.org/o/cw/page/employment
🚨Reminder for Wadena Residents 🚨
Utility cutoff day is tomorrow, October 13th. If you have a past due utility bill, make arrangements to have that paid or get an agreement in place with City Hall.
You can pay your past due bill:
✅Online (https://wadenamn.municipalonlinepayments.com/wadenamn)
✅Over the phone (833-753-5451)
✅via Dropbox at city hall (payments must be in dropbox before 8am on cutoff day)
✅In person before cutoffs
Utility cutoff day is tomorrow, October 13th. If you have a past due utility bill, make arrangements to have that paid or get an agreement in place with City Hall.
You can pay your past due bill:
✅Online (https://wadenamn.municipalonlinepayments.com/wadenamn)
✅Over the phone (833-753-5451)
✅via Dropbox at city hall (payments must be in dropbox before 8am on cutoff day)
✅In person before cutoffs
City of Wadena Newsletter for Fall/Winter 2026!
Get caught up on Winter Parking Restrictions, Snow and Ice Nuisance, events at the MAS, events at the Chamber and more!
To view the PDF Version, use this link: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4343/Cw/92464f14-4453-4d35-8d7f-045bfe71559c/City-of-Wadena-FallWinter-2026-Newsletter-FINAL.pdf?disposition=inline
Get caught up on Winter Parking Restrictions, Snow and Ice Nuisance, events at the MAS, events at the Chamber and more!
To view the PDF Version, use this link: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4343/Cw/92464f14-4453-4d35-8d7f-045bfe71559c/City-of-Wadena-FallWinter-2026-Newsletter-FINAL.pdf?disposition=inline
Did you know? One in seven U.S. electricity customers is served by public power!
That’s more than 55 million Americans who get their electricity from community-owned utilities. And Wadena Utilities is proud to be one of nearly 2,000 public power utilities across the country. Public power is community-powered and we are grateful for it!
#PublicPower
That’s more than 55 million Americans who get their electricity from community-owned utilities. And Wadena Utilities is proud to be one of nearly 2,000 public power utilities across the country. Public power is community-powered and we are grateful for it!
#PublicPower
The Wadena Park Board officially opened the city's brand new Pickleball Courts at their monthly meeting last night! You'll find them at 17 5th St SW, on the west side of the Mas.
This great new amenity wouldn't have been possible without the generosity of our community. The Park Board would like to thank the Wadena Hockey Association for selling the land to the city, providing a fantastic location for the courts.
A huge thank you also goes out to the donors who made the project a reality:
Wadena State Bank
Wadena Peterson Parks Foundation
Jim & Jane Merickel
Wadena Fire Relief Association
Paper Brothers Foundation
Jack & Alvida Browne Foundation
This great new amenity wouldn't have been possible without the generosity of our community. The Park Board would like to thank the Wadena Hockey Association for selling the land to the city, providing a fantastic location for the courts.
A huge thank you also goes out to the donors who made the project a reality:
Wadena State Bank
Wadena Peterson Parks Foundation
Jim & Jane Merickel
Wadena Fire Relief Association
Paper Brothers Foundation
Jack & Alvida Browne Foundation
Starting November 1 through March 31, the odd/even parking rule is in effect from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m.
🚗 How it works:
Odd calendar date at midnight → park on the odd-numbered side of the street
Even calendar date at midnight → park on the even-numbered side of the street
Reminder: Go by the calendar date as of midnight. For example, if you're parking the evening of October 31, it will be November 1 (an odd date) at midnight, so park on the odd side.
Why does it matter? Plows clear the streets for fire trucks, police cars, ambulances, and everyday drivers. Parked vehicles on the wrong side slow them down. Vehicles parked on the wrong side may be ticketed or towed.
Snowplows need room to groom! Help us keep Wadena moving this winter. Please share with your neighbors, friends, and family so everyone knows before the first snowfall!
🚗 How it works:
Odd calendar date at midnight → park on the odd-numbered side of the street
Even calendar date at midnight → park on the even-numbered side of the street
Reminder: Go by the calendar date as of midnight. For example, if you're parking the evening of October 31, it will be November 1 (an odd date) at midnight, so park on the odd side.
Why does it matter? Plows clear the streets for fire trucks, police cars, ambulances, and everyday drivers. Parked vehicles on the wrong side slow them down. Vehicles parked on the wrong side may be ticketed or towed.
Snowplows need room to groom! Help us keep Wadena moving this winter. Please share with your neighbors, friends, and family so everyone knows before the first snowfall!
The City of Wadena is hiring for a full-time Planning & Zoning and EDA Administrative Assistant! Duties include supporting planning and economic development activities, processing building permits and licenses, preparing agendas, minutes, reports, and public notices, maintaining city records, and assisting the public by phone and in person.
Requirements: Organized, detail-oriented, and able to keep PII confidential. Skilled in Word, Excel, Adobe, and AutoCAD, with map-reading and strong communication skills. High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience is preferred. Pay: $25.07–$33.35 per hour DOQ, plus health insurance, paid time off, PERA, HSA, deferred comp match.
To apply, visit the city's employment opportunities page and complete an application. Applications can be emailed to cityadmin@wadena.org or dropped off at City Hall. Applications are being accepted through indeed, however a city application is still required. Application deadline: October 23rd at 4:30pm. Employment page: https://www.wadena.org/o/cw/page/employment
The City of Wadena in your pocket!
News, events, alerts, forms, and documents are all in one place. Search "City of Wadena" in your app store and download it today.
Then turn on notifications, so you hear about City news when it happens!
News, events, alerts, forms, and documents are all in one place. Search "City of Wadena" in your app store and download it today.
Then turn on notifications, so you hear about City news when it happens!
The Friends of the Maslowski community came together in a big way to fundraise for an Indoor Playset at the MAS, and we are very grateful! Final specifications are being submitted now, stay tuned for more updates, including timelines and opening dates!
A special thank you to all of the donors who made this possible:
Sourcewell
Wadena State Bank
Jim and Jane Merickel
Mike and Mariane Craig
Wadena Parks Foundation
C.J. (Kip) Browne
Daryl and Vickie Pearson
Linda Macklanberg
Giancolo and Colon Families
Lamson Family Charitable Trust
This support is helping create a space where kids can climb, imagine, and play during snow, rain, or shine!
A special thank you to all of the donors who made this possible:
Sourcewell
Wadena State Bank
Jim and Jane Merickel
Mike and Mariane Craig
Wadena Parks Foundation
C.J. (Kip) Browne
Daryl and Vickie Pearson
Linda Macklanberg
Giancolo and Colon Families
Lamson Family Charitable Trust
This support is helping create a space where kids can climb, imagine, and play during snow, rain, or shine!
🍂 As the leaves start to fall, don’t forget to clear them away from outdoor outlets, light fixtures and power cords. Dry leaves can be a fire hazard, especially around electrical equipment. Your small effort can make a big difference in keeping your home safe!
💧The City of Wadena will be flushing fire hydrants Monday September 28th and Tuesday September 29th.
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 any further questions or concerns please call the utilities department at 218-631-7712.
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 any further questions or concerns please call the utilities department at 218-631-7712.
The Wadena Development Authority is offering a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with a 2-stall detached garage for rent at $1,200 per month. The lease term is one year, with the option to renew following a successful tenancy.
All applicants must provide references and pass a background check and credit check. A $1,200 security deposit is required, and no pets are allowed.
The tenant is responsible for utilities and lawn mowing. The landlord provides trash pickup and snow plowing of the driveway during the winter months.
For more information, contact WDA Director Dean Uselman by email at wda@wadena.org or by phone at 218-371-0072.
All applicants must provide references and pass a background check and credit check. A $1,200 security deposit is required, and no pets are allowed.
The tenant is responsible for utilities and lawn mowing. The landlord provides trash pickup and snow plowing of the driveway during the winter months.
For more information, contact WDA Director Dean Uselman by email at wda@wadena.org or by phone at 218-371-0072.
Painting has begun on the new Pickleball Courts going in adjacent to the MAS! Thank you to all of the donors and parties who made this possible! Stay tuned for updates and an official opening date!
🧾Request for Proposals 🧾
The City of Wadena and the Wadena Economic Development Authority (WDA) are inviting qualified real estate professionals to submit proposals for the sale of a diverse portfolio of city-owned properties — including the former Wadena Public Library building, open commercial lots, Business Park parcels, and residential lots in Pinewood Estates.
Realtors can submit their proposals to the City Administrator by Sept. 30, 2026, at 4 p.m. For questions, contact Dean Uselman at wda@wadena.org or call 218-371-0072.
To see the full RFP: https://www.wadena.org/doc.../i-want-to-view.../rfp/29427246
The City of Wadena and the Wadena Economic Development Authority (WDA) are inviting qualified real estate professionals to submit proposals for the sale of a diverse portfolio of city-owned properties — including the former Wadena Public Library building, open commercial lots, Business Park parcels, and residential lots in Pinewood Estates.
Realtors can submit their proposals to the City Administrator by Sept. 30, 2026, at 4 p.m. For questions, contact Dean Uselman at wda@wadena.org or call 218-371-0072.
To see the full RFP: https://www.wadena.org/doc.../i-want-to-view.../rfp/29427246
🚧 Update: Highway 10 & County Roads 92 and 75, West of Wadena 🚧
Final stages of 2026 construction are underway, and there are NO detours. Here's what to expect:
- Highway 10 split traffic (starting today, Wed. Sept 23): One lane in each respective direction west of Wadena. Westbound drivers will shift to the inside lane near the County Road 92 roundabout.
- CR 92 temp roundabout: Now open with temporary signs. Remember to yield to traffic already in the roundabout!
- County Road 92 (starting next week, about 1 week): Northbound traffic flows normally. Southbound traffic will be controlled by flaggers.
- County Road 75 (starting Thursday, Sept 24, into next week): Flaggers in both directions. The Highway 10 median crossing at CR 75 is closed. To continue across Highway 10 on CR 75, turn right onto Highway 10, use the new J-Turn to U-turn, then turn right back onto CR 75.
Please slow down, watch for workers and flaggers, and allow a few extra minutes for your trip. Thanks for your patience as we wrap up this project!
Final stages of 2026 construction are underway, and there are NO detours. Here's what to expect:
- Highway 10 split traffic (starting today, Wed. Sept 23): One lane in each respective direction west of Wadena. Westbound drivers will shift to the inside lane near the County Road 92 roundabout.
- CR 92 temp roundabout: Now open with temporary signs. Remember to yield to traffic already in the roundabout!
- County Road 92 (starting next week, about 1 week): Northbound traffic flows normally. Southbound traffic will be controlled by flaggers.
- County Road 75 (starting Thursday, Sept 24, into next week): Flaggers in both directions. The Highway 10 median crossing at CR 75 is closed. To continue across Highway 10 on CR 75, turn right onto Highway 10, use the new J-Turn to U-turn, then turn right back onto CR 75.
Please slow down, watch for workers and flaggers, and allow a few extra minutes for your trip. Thanks for your patience as we wrap up this project!
