The Drought in the city of Wadena is getting worse. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has placed the Mississippi Headwaters watershed into the Drought Warning Response Phase and al public water systems are asked to implement the first steps in their water conservation plans. The City of Wadena is asking residents to conserve water…
North Country Food Bank is partnering with United Way Lakes and Prairie and Project Share of Wadena for a mobile food distribution in Wadena, MN on Wednesday, July 22nd. Information about the food drop below; Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Noon Astera Health (Wesley Hospital) 418 St N, Wadena Questions: Contact…
WADENA, Minn. (July 6, 2026) — Astera Health is pleased to announce that, effective July 1, 2026, it has assumed management of Wadena Area Childcare, continuing the community’s commitment to providing high-quality, reliable childcare for local families. Wadena Area Childcare opened in 2025 through a collaborative partnership between MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership, the City of…
North Country Food Bank is partnering with United Way Lakes and Prairie and Project Share of Wadena for a Mobile Food drop on July 22nd. Information below Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 11 AM to 12 PM or until food runs out Location: Astera Health (Wesley Hospital) 418 Jefferson St N, Wadena Food will be available…
WADENA, Minn. – July 1, 2026 — Astera Health is pleased to announce that Mike Schramm will join the organization as Interim Chief Executive Officer beginning July 6, 2026. Schramm brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in rural healthcare organizations across Minnesota. Throughout his career, he has led hospitals and health…
June 24, 2026 Dear Members and Residents of Wadena County: The Executive Board of Local #433 (Wadena County Sheriff Deputies) is proud to announce our official endorsement of Bryan Savaloja for Sheriff of Wadena County. After a thorough review of all the candidates’ platforms, budget experience, supervisory/leadership experience, grant writing experience, and dedication to labor,…
The Miss Wadena Scholarship Pageant was held on Sunday, June 21, 2026 with 6 contestants vying for the title of Miss Wadena 2026. The results are as follows: MISS WADENA 2026 is Annalyah Martin. She is the daughter of Kattie and Derek Martin. She receives a $1,250.00 scholarship, crown, banner and flowers as well as…
Truck detour in place until early September BAXTER, Minn. – Starting Monday, June 22, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin construction on Highway 29 between Highway 71 and the west limits of Wadena. Crews will complete storm sewer improvements and update sidewalks and pedestrian ramps. What to expect on Highway 29 from June 22 to…
Schedule Below Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 1:00-5PM- General Projects & Science of Animals Poster Judging Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 10:00 AM- 4-H Horseshoe: Horse related Horseless Horse will be judged on Tuesday with General Projects 4:00-8:00 PM- Vendors Set Up 10:00 PM- All Livestock must be in place Thursday, June 18th, 2026 “Daycare Day” 8:00…
Be Golden! at the Miss Wadena Scholarship Pageant! Information below; Sunday June 21st Wadena Memorial Audittorium 600 Colfax Ave SW- Wadena This year contestants are; Corabeth Curtis Ariana Dutke Kaylee Endres Pheonix Gray Genevieve Lease Annalyah Martin Final bits of information; Tickets available at Thrifty White Drug, Wadena State Bank, and from all Contestants Advance:…