Wadena City Council

Enjoying a beverage or plate of fine food just feet from Wadena's historic business district may seem like a great way to spend a warm summer evening, but it's unclear if such a thing is an option in Wadena. Wadena City Council members began discussions on a request to add outdoor...

The spot is bought. The local permitting is approved. The only thing keeping the Hunke Fuel Station from breaking ground off Hwy 71 S in Wadena is approval from MnDOT for some funds. Wadena city council members approved a conditional use permit, allowing Hunke Fuel Station and bulk...

The city of Wadena was appropriated $5 million in state bonding funds last spring to overhaul the utilities right alongside the reconstruction of Hwy 10. Unfortunately, the city can't get access to those funds until the city's portion of the work beings, which is scheduled for 2020....

A group looking into the future look of Wadena's main entrance found there may be little remaining space for commercial properties following Hwy 10 reconstruction projects in the next two years. With that in mind, the group hopes to keep the entry open and attractive.

The Wadena City Council approved a final 2019 tax levy, which shows a 1.38 percent decrease ($14,678.73) from the 2018 levy. The total tax levy on the city is $1,051,548.79. That includes $328,015 going towards general fund expenses and $723,533.79 going towards bonds for improvements...