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Wadena Minnesota Community Guide
Location:
Population:
| Wadena (city) |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2010 |
2000-2010
Change |
| Actual |
Percent |
| Population |
4,640 |
4,699 |
4,109 |
4,244 |
4,088 |
-156 |
-3.68 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) |
4.00 |
4.26 |
4.35 |
5.20 |
5.20 |
0 |
0.00 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) |
1,160.0 |
1,103.1 |
944.6 |
816.2 |
786.2 |
-30.05 |
-3.68 |
| Housing Units |
1,583 |
1,918 |
1,918 |
1,950 |
2,010 |
+60 |
+3.08 |
| Households |
-- |
1,817 |
1,784 |
1,857 |
1,840 |
-17 |
-0.92 |
| Persons Per Household |
-- |
2.51 |
2.28 |
2.19 |
2.22 |
+0.03 |
+1.37 |
Geography:
Wadena is a city in Otter Tail and Wadena counties in
the state of Minnesota. It is the county seat of Wadena County. U.S. Routes 10 and 71 and Minnesota State
Highway 29 are three of the main routes in the city. According to the
United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.38 square
miles (13.93 km2), all of it land. The elevation is 1,352 ft (412 m)
above sea level. From
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Demographics:
As of the census of 2010, there were
4,088 people, 1,840 households, and
1,013 families residing in the city. The
population density was 759.9 inhabitants
per square mile (293.4/km2). There were
2,010 housing units at an average
density of 373.6 per square mile
(144.2/km2). The racial makeup of the
city was 95.6% White, 1.6% African
American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4%
Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.8%
from two or more races. Hispanic or
Latino of any race were 1.4% of the
population.
There were 1,840 households of which
26.3% had children under the age of 18
living with them, 39.0% were married
couples living together, 11.7% had a
female householder with no husband
present, 4.3% had a male householder
with no wife present, and 44.9% were
non-families. 40.2% of all households
were made up of individuals and 20.1%
had someone living alone who was 65
years of age or older. The average
household size was 2.14 and the average
family size was 2.86.
The median age in the city was 42
years. 22.1% of residents were under the
age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of
18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 24.3%
were from 45 to 64; and 23% were 65
years of age or older. The gender makeup
of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7%
female.
From
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
History:
WADENA Township, and its city with Otter Tail County,
in sections 5-8 of the township, the county seat, first settled in the
fall of 1871, incorporated February 14, 1881, and separated from the
township on March 11, 1921, are named, like this county, from the old
trading post. The post office was established in 1873; it had a station
serving the Great Northern Railway and Northern Pacific Railroad. Courtesy
Minnesota Historical Society
For much more Wadena historical
information, visit the
Wadena County Historical Society
Government:
City of
Wadena
222 2nd Street SE
PO Box 30
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 631-7707
Fax: (218)
631-7709
Regular
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
City
Council Meetings:
2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:00 pm
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| Title |
Term Ends |
Name and
Address |
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Phone |
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Mayor |
12/31/2022 |
George M. Deiss
1206 16th Street SW
Wadena, MN 56482
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(218) 639-2097 |
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City Administrator |
appointed |
Janette M. Bower
222 2nd Street SE
Wadena, MN 56482 |
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(218) 632-2750 |
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Council Member |
12/31/2022 |
Bruce Uselman
1038 Juniper Avenue NW
Wadena, MN 56482 |
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(218) 631-1231 |
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Council Member |
12/31/2022 |
Mark J. Lunde
407 7th Street SW
Wadena, MN 56482 |
|
(218) 251-6501 |
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Council Member |
12/31/2024 |
Wade Miller
710 1st Street SW
Wadena, MN 56482 |
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(218)
631-6060 |
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Council Member |
12/31/2024 |
Jessie Gibbs
515 3rd Street SE
Wadena, MN 56482 |
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(218)
639-2626 |
Post Office:
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News:
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Map:
Minnesota State
Highway Map of the Wadena Minnesota area
Events:
Attractions:
England Prairie Pioneer Club
14788 133rd Avenue
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 631-1345
Web:
www.england-prairie.org
England Prairie Pioneer Club is a non-profit
organization of about 150 members from central Minnesota and
some from North Dakota. England Prairie Pioneer Club was founded in
1979. The idea of three farm families to start a club was to
preserve and restore old machinery found in the area. Children
could learn and respect the grueling ways their grandfathers
earned a dollar; such a club would give the oldsters a reason to
meet and converse with friends --a chance to relive the past.
The first Pioneer Days celebration was held in
1980 on a private farm. In 1981, the Club purchased land from
Chester and Hazel Cain near the southern border of Wadena
County. |
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Recreation:
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Sunnybrook Park |
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Whitetail Run Golf Course
13379 Leaf River Road
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 631-7718
Web:
www.whitetailrungolfcourse.com
Featuring a beautifully maintained 18 hole
championship golf course and ample practice facility, the
Whitetail Run Golf Course is fast becoming the premiere public
golf course in the area. The 18 hole layout is a challenge for
the eager amateur as well as the scratch golfer. |
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Lakes:
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Lake Name |
Size
(acres) |
Lake info |
Lake Map |
Rec Map |
Topo Map |
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Wadena City Pond |
n/a |
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Health
Care:
Tri County Hospital
415 Jefferson Street N
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 631-3510
Web:
www.tricountyhospital.orgTri-County
Hospital, formerly known as Wesley Hospital, began operation in
1925. In 1971, construction began on a new and modern healthcare
facility directly west of the existing structure. When
completed, construction began on an attached medical clinic,
known as the Wadena Medical Center. |
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Schools:
Churches:
Assembly of God
419 1st Street NW
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 631-2896
Web:
www.wadenaag.comPastor: Allen
Refsland Sunday Services: 8:00am - Prayer meeting
9:00am - Morning Celebration Service
10:15am - Fellowship Time
10:45am - Morning Celebration Service |
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
403 2nd Street SE
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 631-2738
Web:
www.wadenaimmanuellutheran.com
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Messiah Lutheran Church
1711 Southbrook Lane
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 631-3209 |
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Old Country Church
145th Avenue & County Rd 6
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 837-5690 |
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Seventh Day Adventist Church
14711 125th Avenue
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 631-4030 |
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Southbrook Baptist Church
1842 2nd Street SW
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 631-2002 |
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St. Ann's Catholic Church
514 1st Street SE
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 631-1593 |
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St. Helen's Episcopal Church
22 Dayton Avenue SW
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 631-3928
Web:
www.motherflash.com/sthelens/ Sunday
Worship: 9:45am
Rev. John HusbandWe
invite you to worship God with friendly people in a beautiful
building. |
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St. John Lutheran Church
710 Franklin Avenue SW
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 631-3000 |
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United Methodist Church
23 Dayton Avenue SE
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 631-3412 |
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Wadena Alliance Church
1428 Jefferson Street S
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 631-3563 |
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Wadena Church Of Christ
509 King Avenue SW
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 367-2587 |
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Wadena Evangelical Church
419 2nd Street NE
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 631-1928
Web:
www.wadenaec.com
Sunday Worship: 10:30am
Sunday School: 9:15am
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Wadena United Methodist Church
411 1st Street SE
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 631-3412 |
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Zion Free Lutheran Church
602 Jefferson Street S
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 631-2741 |
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Media:
Wadena Pioneer Journal
314 Jefferson Street S
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 631-2561
Web: www.wadenapj.com
The Pioneer Journal has won numerous Minnesota
Newspaper Awards for both editorial and advertising excellence.
The Pioneer Journal is published Thursday. The Intercom, a total
market coverage shopper, is also published every Sunday. The PJ
advertising and editorial staffs join together to produce
monthly special sections with varying themes. |
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Motels:
AmericInn
695 Jefferson Street N
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 631-1580
Web:
www.americinnofwadena.com
The AmericInn of Wadena is
the gateway to Northern Minnesota's lakes and year-around
recreation region. The area's finest lodging is conveniently
close to great restaurants, shopping, snowmobile trails, golf,
tennis and the Wadena Community Center featuring indoor ice
hockey, racquetball, weightlifting, whirlpool, sauna and
exercise room. |
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Wadena Inn & Grill
500 Ash Avenue NW
Wadena, MN 56482
Phone: (218) 632-4000
Web:
www.wadenainnandgrill.comWadena Inn
& Grill is a premier Hotel & Grill, offering everything you need
to host a meeting or banquet, grab a bite to eat, or kick back
and relax with our pool, lounge, and three styles of rooms. It
was recently remodeled with all new carpet, furniture and
facilities. Also new to Wadena Inn & Grill is it's menu, check
it out
here. |
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Resorts:
Campgrounds:
Sunnybrook Park Campground
Wadena MN 56483
Phone: (218) 631-7707 |
The campground features 39 sites, 20 full
hookups, and tent sites. Modern facilities, dump station, and
laundry facilities are featured. Located in Sunnybrook Park,
with playgrounds, frisbee golf, and picnic shelters and tables.
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Businesses:
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Topographic map is courtesy of the Minnesota DNR
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