Wadena, Minnesota

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www.wadena.org

Wadena is an Ojibway word meaning "little round hill." When the Northern Pacific Railroad crossed the country in 1872, a new town formed around the depot 15 miles west of the old post and was given the name Wadena after the old townsite.

Wadena, located at the crossroads of Highways 71 and 10, is nestled in the heart of Central Minnesota, surrounded by numerous lakes and rivers. With a population of 4,300 residents, the city serves as the county seat. Wadena County has a population of approximately 13,713 residents.

The changing seasons makes central Minnesota a wonderful place to live. Temperatures during July, the warmest month, average 84 degrees. January, the coldest month, averages 19 degrees. Annual rainfall is 25 inches and average annual snowfall is 44 inches.

Over 100 fraternal, professional, civic and service organizations are listed with the Wadena Area Chamber of Commerce. Other clubs cover a broad spectrum of interests, including but not limited to model railroad, gardening, flowers, education, study groups, homemaking, religion, history, photography, books, antiques, sewing, quilting and crafts.

The area is well known for its outdoor recreation, including cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, canoeing, biking, hunting, golfing, rollerblading, horseback riding and fishing.

What to See and Do
• Wadena Community Center
• Community Band concerts
• Wadena Area Concert Association
• Archery Club
• Tennis
• Hiking on nature trails
• Local parks
• Bowling
• Indoor/outdoor ice rinks
• Old Wah-de-nah Historic Site
• Hunting clubs
• Sleigh rides
• Cross country skiing at Black's Grove
• Sunnybrook Park-Camping/Nature Watching
• Tapley Park Shelter
• Burlington Northern Park & picnic area
• Two-Screen Movie Theatre
• Canoeing on Crow Wing River
• Buffalo at Sunnybrook Park
• Ball at the Community Center
• Swim in the outdoor pool
• Bike the 4 mile trail
• Golf our 18-hole Joel Goldstrand course
• Target practice at Knob Hill
• Tae Kwon Do
• Racquetball, hot tub, weightroom, rollerblading
• Frisbee golf
• Picnics in the Parks
• Farmer's Market
• Summer Celebration
• Wadena County Historic Museum
• Cyber Café
• Boredom is not allowed!