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    July 20, 2017
    From left, Flash, Comet and Roxy are at the center of new controvery on the old kennel ordinance. Courtesy photo.
    Thousands sign petition for Wadena woman to keep her three dogs
    The old kennel ordinance in Wadena that has been around since the 1980's surrounding the number of dogs a resident can own is bringing out new...
    newsJuly 20, 2017 - 8:09am
    December 19, 2016
    Community food project proposed for Wadena families
    The Wadena Growers Association is looking to increase healthy food access. Dianne Webb, with the Wadena Growers Association, asked the Wadena City Council to write a letter of recommendation for the Wadena Farmers Market to help the organization in applying for grant funding to start...
    newsDecember 19, 2016 - 12:08am
    November 26, 2016
    The Wadena City Council approved a variance to Wadena County to allow for fewer parking spots that the city code allows. The county will have an additional parking lot built along with an annex. Anna Erickson/Pioneer Journal
    City grants variance for courthouse parking situation
    The Wadena City Council approved a variance last week to allow the county to move forward with a construction project without meeting the city's...
    newsNovember 26, 2016 - 12:08am
    November 11, 2016
    The Wadena City Library has limited space for people to sit and read. Anna Erickson/Pioneer Journal
    Library consultants recommend building new 8,400 SF building
    A new or remodeled library could cost between $1.9 million and $2.3 million, according to a draft Facility Needs Assessment report presented...
    newsNovember 11, 2016 - 10:10am
    November 4, 2016
    Courthouse annex construction delayed while city looks at parking variance
    The Wadena County Courthouse annex project is delayed until the city looks at a possible variance to the off-street parking requirements. Located in downtown Wadena, the courthouse hasn't complied with the city's off-street parking requirements and any future expansion needs to address...
    newsNovember 4, 2016 - 12:08am
    October 7, 2016
    Wadena City Library employee Lorna Rohr scans a book at the checkout desk last week. Photo by Anna Erickson/Pioneer Journal
    Library of the future
    Technology has changed the way people use libraries across the country. To address the changing needs of the local community, the Wadena Library...
    newsOctober 7, 2016 - 12:08am
    July 29, 2016
    City computers infected with virus
    A virus hit City Hall computers in June, causing the system to be down for five days in a two-week period. "Our computers were down for a total of five days over about a two-week period of time," said City Administrator Brad Swenson. The computer virus originated in the Planning and...
    newsJuly 29, 2016 - 12:08am
    July 23, 2016
    A landscaping project proposed by Boy Scout Josh Tabery was approved by the Wadena City Council. Tabery will start the project this summer.
    Boy scout to spruce up city entrance signs
    A Wadena scout received approval from the city council to start working on a project that will benefit the city while helping him earn his Eagle...
    newsJuly 23, 2016 - 12:10am
    City of Wadena receives 2015 audit report
    The city of Wadena received a report on its 2015 audit with a clean, unmodified opinion except for the liquor store. From 2011-2013, the cash balances were a little bit higher than 2014-2015 because there was about 4.7 million spent on capital projects for the wellness center.
    newsJuly 23, 2016 - 12:08am
    June 18, 2016
    Bid awarded for Community Center Drive
    The Wadena City Council awarded a low bid to Anderson Brothers Construction for improvements to Community Center Drive Because of the construction of the Wadena Hockey Arena, reconstruction of Wadena-Deer Creek High School and construction of the Maslowski Wellness and Research Center...
    newsJune 18, 2016 - 12:08am
    May 29, 2016
    Cities like Wadena experiencing 'donut hole' broadband effect
    As broadband expansion continues throughout the state, a task force is keeping an eye on guidelines to make sure everyone has access to high speed Internet. Wadena city councilman Don Niles is a member of the governor-appointed broadband task force. He presented an update on broadband...
    newsMay 29, 2016 - 12:08am
    May 21, 2016
    The Wadena Parks Board would like to pursue constructing a splash park near the kiddie pool in southwest Wadena.
    Wadena council seeking input on splash park proposal
    A splash park proposal was met with some opposition by some Wadena City Council members and staff May 10. Public Works Director Dan Kovar said...
    newsMay 21, 2016 - 12:10am
    March 4, 2016
    Improvements are being proposed for Community Center Drive in Wadena. A public hearing is scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 at City Hall.
    Public hearing March 8 for Community Center Drive project
    The Wadena City Council will have a public hearing for a street and utility project on Community Center Drive Tuesday, March 8. Local improvements...
    newsMarch 4, 2016 - 12:10am
    February 12, 2016
    Informational meeting on Phase 2 of SE infrastructure project is Feb. 17
    The city of Wadena will hold a public informational meeting/open house to update the businesses and residents in the southeast area of Wadena from Dayton Avenue North to the tracks and from Jefferson Street to Fourth Street Southeast to discuss and hear comments and concerns about...
    newsFebruary 12, 2016 - 12:08am
    February 6, 2016
    Councilmembers recommend independent CVB
    A proposal to completely nullify the relationship between the Wadena City Council and the Chamber of Commerce and create an independent Convention and Visitors Bureau was presented last week. No decision was made Thursday night but a dialogue was started and additional meetings will...
    newsFebruary 6, 2016 - 12:10am
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