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Wadena City Council

    Hard to think about road construction in February, but work is set to begin on Wadena's Hwy 10 this summer. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Green light: Hwy 10 reconstruction agreement approved
    With concern that the terms were not completely in the city's favor, Wadena city council members approved a cooperative construction agreement...
    news/government-and-politics5 hours 58 min ago
    February 18, 2019
    The city is requested residents dig out their fire hydrants in order for them to be easily accessible in emergencies. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Wadena City Council: Hot topics include warm houses, snow covered utilities
    Wadena City Electric and Water Supt. Dave Evans put a call out for residents to remove snow from around their hydrants and to be careful about...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 18, 2019 - 1:12pm
    January 11, 2019
    Council members Mark Lunde (middle) and Bruce Uselman are sworn in by Wadena City Administrator Janette Bower, Tuesday, Jan. 8 in the council chambers. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Wadena City Council: Lunde sworn in for first term
    The Wadena City Council welcomed in Mark Lunde as the newest council member during the last regular council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 8. Lunde is...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 11, 2019 - 12:04pm
    December 21, 2018
    Conversations about Hwy 10/71 junction green space ramping up
    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.
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 21, 2018 - 11:26am
    December 14, 2018
    Wadena City Council: Final tax levy 1.38 percent lower than 2018
    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...
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 14, 2018 - 2:51pm
    November 21, 2018
    Garbage cans line Wadena streets Monday morning, ready to be cleared of garbage. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Wadena grows its garbage removal offerings
    The Wadena City Council approved two more commercial refuse collection licenses now bringing the number of garbage hauling businesses to five...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 21, 2018 - 5:15pm
    October 16, 2018
    A backhoe digs basements Thursday, Oct. 11, in what is a current housing development in southwest Wadena. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Wadena City Council: Tax sale could be boon to Wadena's economy
    A reduction in tax assessments on certain Wadena properties is planned to encourage some economic development in the community.
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 16, 2018 - 2:56pm
    Fourth-grader Jenna Yglesias, who serves on the school patrol, watches over other students as they cross the street after the end of another day at Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary School. The crossing area will change dramatically when the school district moves ahead with a planned vacation of that portion of Dayton Ave. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    City approves closing portion of Dayton Avenue
    Wadena Council members voted in favor of closing a portion of Dayton Avenue during their regular monthly meeting, citing the majority of community...
    news/government-and-politicsOctober 16, 2018 - 8:48am
    September 20, 2018
    Cars pass by the Wadena entrance sign on Hwy 29 in Wadena near the county line. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Wadena City Council: Preliminary 2019 tax levy approved
    A balanced 2019 budget was presented to city council members Tuesday, Sept. 11, and all were in favor of approving the preliminary tax levy...
    news/government-and-politicsSeptember 20, 2018 - 9:57am
    September 19, 2018
    A view from above Hwy 71 south of Wadena shows an open field area next to Central Minnesota Trucking (top of photo). Two lots in this area are planned to be a future site of a Sinclair Short Stop gas station. Map courtesy Google Maps
    Fuel stop planned soon for south side of Wadena
    For those who've been dreaming of access to fuel on the south side of the railroad tracks in Wadena—it appears you'll be pumping soon....
    business/transportationSeptember 19, 2018 - 7:30pm
    September 12, 2018
    A map showing the Wadena-Deer Creek School District's preferred reconstruction of a street and playground at the elementary school was presented to the Wadena CIty Council Tuesday night. Image courtesy City of Wadena
    Plan to vacate Dayton Ave. met with opposition
    After months of gleaning through a dozen different plans to expand parking and improve student safety, the Wadena-Deer Creek school board unanimously...
    news/government-and-politicsSeptember 12, 2018 - 2:13pm
    September 6, 2018
    The historic Bandstand in Burlington Northern Park has been closed to the public after safety concerns of the floor were heard. City council members also chose to close it until further notice because the structure is not handicap accessible. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal
    Wadena City Council: Capital expenses sliced to make budget
    The Wadena City Council saw a drastic change to the 2019 budget at their second planning meeting Tuesday, Aug. 28, going from $675,000 over budget...
    news/government-and-politicsSeptember 6, 2018 - 9:57am
    August 24, 2018
    Wadena City Council: Growth, development highlights of meeting
    Business is on the upswing in Wadena as was apparent at the latest regular Wadena City Council meeting. Licenses were approved, demolition and construction projects were underway and other prospective businesses were planning visits to town.
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 24, 2018 - 9:30am
    August 10, 2018
    Area filings as of Aug. 7
    Filing for local races in the 2018 election started July 31 and several interested candidates have filed prior to the Aug. 14 deadline. Wadena...
    news/government-and-politicsAugust 10, 2018 - 9:06am
    July 19, 2018
    Jed Brazier, Wadena Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
    Wadena Chamber could make move to The Depot
    A group that restored the Burlington Northern Railway Depot back to life and has been leasing the building since 2003 plans to move out this...
    business/announcementsJuly 19, 2018 - 10:02am
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