Wadena Chamber: 2017-2018 Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory by Andrea Haverinen

2017-2018 Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory chamber@wadenacoc.com â€˘ www.wadenachamber.com

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 Low Municipal Utility Rates and High Speed Data Access  Real Estate Development Incentives  Access to Various Financing Sources, Including Local Loan Funds  Business Planning, Marketing & Financial Assistance Through the Minnesota Small Business Development Centers

For More Information Contact the Wadena Development Authority Dean Uselman, Director • 218-631-7710 • wda@wadena.org • 222 2nd St. SE, Wadena, MN 56482 Website: www.wadena.org, then click on Wadena Development Authority 2 | Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2017

Where the Prairie Meets the Woodlands

n behalf of the citizens of Wadena, I would like to welcome you to “Our Town.” Maybe you are passing through, here for a visit or considering a move. Whatever reason it may be, take some time to see all we have to offer.

week plus other amenities. A variety of churches offer many religious choices. A mix of retail, industrial, governmental, education and medical jobs provide a good choice of employment opportunities.

Take a stroll up and down main street, do Tri-County Health Care some shopping, enjoy a facility and staff are second to none. Wadena-Deer Creek meal or take in a movie. Make sure you check out Elementary, Middle, and the Maslowski Wellness High Schools along with M-State Community College and Research Center. You offer a first class education will be amazed what this in a small town setting. Our building has inside. Play municipal airport has 4005' a round or two on our beautiful Whitetail Run of paved runway; UPS 18 hole public golf course. airfreight service 4 days/

Wadena offers 400 plus acres of city park land for your enjoyment. Check out the Historic Wadena Depot along with the Wadena County Museum. During the summer take in the June Jubilee, Wadena County Fair and the Old Wadena Rendezvous. Wintertime offers cross country skiing at Black’s Grove Park and there are many miles of groomed snowmobile trails in the area. There is plenty of gas, food and lodging to go around. Our experienced and friendly city employees keep Wadena clean, safe and

George M. Deiss, Mayor, City of Wadena sound. You will find lots to see, lots to do and tax incentive lots to build on. Come on over and take a look, make Wadena your town.

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Take in the small town charm as you stroll the streets in search of that special something. We’ve got several stores and storekeepers eager to help. Don’t forget to take a look around, because the Alley Arts Project will make any walk worthwhile. Speaking of walks, if you’d like to take a walk down memory lane, the Wadena County Historical Society and Museum has some great displays and information.

5 Calendar Find all of the area events in one place and add them to YOUR calendar. See you around!

6 Things to Do From Parks, to Events, Activities, to the Arts, with Places to go, and things to do, you have no reason to be bored.

12 Facts & Figures Learn about the Wadena community, population and statistics.

15 Organizations Wadena is a busy place, with a Farmers Market, County Fair, Development organizations, Education, Churches, Heath Care, Charity and Government.

28 Member Directory The Wadena Chamber of Commerce is supported by and also supports these fine businesses. Please take the time to thank them with your patronage.

Maybe you’re looking for a new church, social group or just a place to gather. Don’t worry we’ve got that covered, too. From our many places of worship to our Maslowski Center, you are sure to find what you need. And rest assured our community has state of the art health care available through Tri-County Hospital and the Wadena Medical Center. But it isn’t all business here in Wadena, you can always go outside and play. Sunnybrook Park is just one of 14 parks and/or playgrounds in the area. And if golf is your thing Whitetail Run, located just north of town on Highway 71, is one of the best kept courses around. When winter months arrive, you can enjoy cross country skiing at beautiful Black’s Grove Park. Plus there are miles of groomed snowmobile trails throughout Wadena County. The Wadena Area Chamber is actively involved in many community events throughout the year. There’s an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids in the spring, and we celebrate the coming of summer with Breakfast in the Park, a Parade, “Family Fun Day,” a Chili Cook-Off in October, a Christmas Festival with 100+ vendors, food and entertainment with horse-drawn carriage rides for the whole family at the end of November and Santa is even known to stop by for a visit.

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So be sure to take a good look at the Calendar of Events in this year’s directory (next page). As we like to say, “There is always something to do in Wadena.” Joe Randall Wadena Chamber President

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n behalf of the Wadena Area Chamber of Commerce let me be the first to say, “Welcome to Wadena.” Whether you’re just passing through or here to stay, we hope you enjoy our hospitality.

Our public school, Wadena-Deer Creek ISD #2155 offers a great learning experience for K-12 students and the Son Rise Christian School is a Christian based education environment. Minnesota State Community and Technical College can service post secondary education needs with a wide range of academic and career programs.

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2017 calendar of events January 03

School Resumes • 632-2155

Wadena Hockey Blue Line Bid Auction • Wadena Elks Lodge 631-9908

February 04

14th Annual Liquidation Sale Individual Businesses 632-7704

TCHC Festival of Health M-State Wadena • 631-3510

Valentine’s Day Dinner St. Ann’s Parish Center 631-1593

Living History Day • Wadena County Historical Society 631-9079

March Food Shelf Month Wadena Food Shelf • 631-4328 12

Daylight Savings Time Begins

Spring Program Series Wadena County Historical Society • 631-9079

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15-16 Wadena Air Base Reunion 632-6951 19

Spring Pancake Supper 14229 Co Rd 1 924-4100

2nd Annual Trialathon Maslowski Wellness Center 639-4066

HS Commencement Wadena-Deer Creek High School • 632-2300 Memorial Day Services VFW Post 3922 • 632-6951

June

Youth Fishing Fundraiser Breakfast Buffet VFW Post 3922 • 632-6951

Easter Egg Hunt Softball Complex • 632-7704

Pastor’s Breakfast St. Ann’s Catholic Church 632-7704 Humane Society Spaghetti Dinner • VFW Post 3922 631-1925 St. Ann’s Spring Fest St. Ann’s Catholic Church 631-1593

5,6,7,12,13,14 Madhatters Presents “Kitchen Witches” • Bernauer Building 632-8600 05

Spring Program Series Wadena County Historical Society • 631-9079 M-State Wadena Graduation WDC High School • 631-7800

Demo Derby • Wadena County Fairgrounds • 639-0750

5th Annual Princess Warrior Run Tapley Park

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Farmers Market • BN/Hwy 71 N 631-1534

Tri-County Health Care Block Party • TCHC • 631-3510

Fall Program Series Wadena County Historical Society • 631-9079

8-14

Fire Prevention Week 631-7711

Fire Prevention Open House Firehouse • 631-7711

Haunted House Opens Wadena County Fairgrounds 639-9927

Someplace Safe 2nd Annual Chili Fundraiser • TBA 631-3311

Womanade Whitetail Run • 631-4819

Wings & Wheels Over Wadena Wadena Airport • 639-4769

15,16,17 June Jubilee • Chamber 632-7704

May

Spring Program Series Wadena County Historical Society • 631-9079

Knob Hill Banquet • Wadena Elks Lodge • 631-9079

WDC Homecoming WDC High School • 632-2300

Historical Society Lasagna Supper • Wadena Elks Lodge 631-9079

Wadena-Deer Creek Golf Scramble Whitetail Run • 632-2323

Mothers Day

WDC Prom • Memorial Auditorium 632-2300

England Prairie Fall Pancake Supper • 14229 Co Rd 1 320-594-3034

Youth Fishing Fundraiser Dinner VFW Post 3922 • 632-6951

Easter

Farmers Market • Hwy 71 N 640-3276

Father’s Day

Kruzin 4 Kids Pancake Feed Wadena Elks Lodge 631-9908

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Ducks Unlimited • Wadena Elks Lodge • 640-0300

Kruzin 4 Kids T-Shirt Kick-Off Whiskey Creek Saloon 632-2220

St. Ann’s Family Fall Festival St. Ann’s Catholic Church 631-1593

Fishing Opener

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Men’s Night Out WDC High School • 631-3510

Spring Program Series Wadena County Historical Society • 631-9079

Wadena Lions Annual Walleye Fry • Wadena Elks Lodge 631-9908

April 02

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Flag Day Ceremony • Wadena Elks Lodge • 631-9908

21-24 Wadena County Fair • Wadena County Fairgrounds • 639-0750 23-25 Kruzin 4 Kids Garage Sale Wadena Elks Lodge • 631-9908

July

Lions BBQ • BN Park • 631-1228

MS Tram Sunnybrook Park • 632-7704

Madhatters Summer Drama Camp • Memorial Auditorium 632-7469

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Madhatters Summer Drama Camp • Memorial Auditorium 632-7469

Sidewalk Sale Bar-B-Ques Cyber Café • 632-5700

Fall Program Series Wadena County Historical Society • 631-9079

Sidewalk Sales • Wadena Businesses • 632-7704

Mountain Bike Race Black’s Grove • 640-7887

Humane Society Chili Feed VFW Post 3922 • 631-1925

4,5,6 Madhatters Dinner Theatre Elmer’s Texas BBQ • 632-8600 07

TCHC Golf Tournament Whitetail Run • 631-3510

Town & Country Breakfast BN Park • 632-7704

Annual Rotary Corn & Chicken Feed • BN Park • 631-1853

Parade Downtown (Hwy 71) 632-7704

Relay for Life Sunnybrook Park • 837-5143

Lion’s Burger Cookout Corner Dayton & Jefferson

Steak Fry • TBA • 632-6951

Auto Value Open House Auto Value • 631-1070

15,16,17 City Wide Garage Sales Sponsored by Wadena PJ 631-2561

October

Annual Pig & Wing Challenge Wadena County Fairgrounds 631-1853

11,12,13,18,19,20 Madhatters Dinner Theatre Elmer’s Texas BBQ • 632-8600 13,14 Old Wadena Rendezvous Old Wadena Site wadenarendezvous.org

Fall Program Series Wadena County Historical Society • 631-9079

Deer Hunting Opener

Daylight Savings Time Ends

TBA

TCHC Women’s Day Out TCHC • 631-3510

Veterans Day VFW Post 3922 • 632-6951

Eat, Click Chill Event Cyber Café • 632-5700

Firemen’s Bingo Elementary Gym • 631-7714

St. Ann’s Holiday Festival St. Ann’s Catholic Church 631-1523

Annual June Jubilee Historic Carnival • Wadena County Museum • 631-9079

Elks Lodge Children’s Events Wadena Elks Lodge • 631-9908

Community Thanksgiving Dinner TBA • 631-2617

Life Live It Duck Drop Cyber Café • 632-5700

25,26,27 England Prairie Showdays 14229 Co Rd 1 320-594-3034

Christmas Festival Elementary Gym • 632-7704

Fireworks • Wadena County Fairgrounds • 632-7704

September

TBA

TCHC Holiday Auction Whitetail Golf Course 631-3510

Bulls and Barrels • Wadena County Fairgrounds • 639-0750

Sunnybrook Stomp-walk/run Sunnybrook Park • 632-2300

Family Fun Day Sunnybrook Park • 632-7704

Wadena VFW Youth Fishing Derby • Sunnybrook Park 632-6951

Miss Wadena Pageant • Memorial Auditorium • 631-1297

Kruzin 4 Kids Bike Rally Wadena Elks Lodge 631-9908

November

Labor Day

First Day of School WDC Schools • 632-2155

8-14

Whiskey Creek Film Festival Cozy Theatre • 631-1201

9-10

December TBA

Memorial Best Ball Whitetail Run • 631-7718

Empty Stocking Program WDC Middle/High School 430-0041

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Chili Cook-Off • Downtown 632-7704

Christmas Tea Open House Historical Society • 631-9079

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Rossy Round-up Golf Event Whitetail Run • 631-7718

Kids Christmas Party Wadena Elks Lodge 631-9908

18-22 WDC Homecoming Week WDC Schools • 632-2300

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a city ity of Parks

Fairgrounds (400 Ash Ave. NW)

Fink’s Park (Northwest corner by wading pool. 304 SW 7th St.) Site of ‘Garden of Miracles’ flower bed – developed as memorial to 2010 tornado.

John Ehlen Playground (716 3rd St. SE) Swing sets, playground equipment, open ball field, basketball court, picnic shelter, restroom.

NW Playground (600 1st St. NW) Restroom, playground, picnic area. BMX biking, skateboarding, ball field, open skating, basketball, shelter, restroom.

BN Park (100 Aldrich Ave. SW) Located in the heart of Wadena’s business district, Burlington Northern Park surrounds our depot, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is perhaps the most valued spot in the community and is the stage for many summer activities that bring the community together. Rotary Corn and Chicken Feed, Chamber Town and Country Breakfast, June Jubilee celebration, and the Lion’s BBQ help to celebrate and reinforce our friendly, close knit

community right in the heart of Minnesota. The park includes a band shell, picnic area, flowers, kiosk, and fountain. For information and reservations call (218) 631-7707 or go to www.wadena.org.

Black’s Grove (33825 620th Ave. • 1 ¾ miles west on Hwy. 29, turn right on 620th Ave. and go about ¾ mile.) Log picnic shelter, hiking, cross country skiing, horse trails and mountain biking. Primitive rest rooms available at this scenic nature park.

Softball/ Horseshoe Complex (1701 2nd St. SW) Four fenced softball fields (1 lighted), concession/restroom building, sliding hill, horseshoe pits (competitive) lighted, shelter, restrooms.

SW Athletic Field Complex Wading Pool (310 SW 7th St.) Open skating, playgrounds, basketball courts, open play area, fenced ball fields, open ball field, soccer fields, shelters, wading pool and tennis courts.

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Sunnybrook Campground (210 Harry-Rich Drive) Camping, restrooms, showers, dump station, laundry facilities, ducks, geese, buffalo and deer. Playground equipment, horseshoe pits, frisbee golf, fishing. 8 a.M. – 8 P.M. Open May 15 – October 1.

Sunnybrook Park (940 Sunnybrook Road) 3 ½ mile black top bike/ roller blading trail to Whitetail Run Golf Course. Five large shelters include: Lions I, Lions II, Rotary, Burch, and Knights of Columbus. These can be reserved for weddings, reunions, organizations, churches, schools or other activity requiring a large shelter. Picnic area, small shelters, tables and grills, Memorial tree lanes and pet exercise area. Open play area and playground equipment.

Tapley Park (617 Lincoln Ave. SW) Playground equipment, open play area, large enclosed picnic shelter, tables, grill, restroom, soccer field, basketball court, nature trails/pond, horseshoe pits and volleyball court.

Traveler’s Rest Area (110 Jefferson St. N)

Veterans Park A new addition to the South end of Sunnybrook Park that features a Memorial Wall listing those buried in Wadena County, benches, pavers, flags, and a future Museum. It will have an interpretive center, hardware from the military, and a deck over the river. Our Veterans Park is a work in progress as we develop a serene environment to honor all veterans.

Walter Goedel Park (West Hwy. 29)

What to see and do Old Wadena Rendezvous and Folklife Festival 2017 marks the 27th Annual Old Wadena Rendezvous and Folklife Festival, a celebration through storytelling, theater, music, dance, and art of the region’s past and of its rich cultural inheritance. The Festival is held on the grounds of the beautiful Old Wadena County Historical Park on the banks of the Crow Wing River. This year’s Festival will be Saturday and Sunday, August 12 & 13. Gates open both days at 10 a.M. and admission is $10 per person per day with kids 12 and under admitted free if accompanied by an adult. Family groups of any size are admitted with one low $30 entrance fee per day. There will be a fur traders’ village complete with blacksmith shop and of course the justly famous “Baby’s Fry Bread” tent with the world’s best fry bread featuring bannock, chicken cordon bleu, or fruit fillings. Guests can order a plain fry bread or one with a dash of cinnamon sugar. And this year Blue Frog Traders will return once more to the Festival grounds with their store full of treasures from the fur trade era. Local naturalist Dick Oehlenschlager will provide interpretive talks about the flora and fauna of the region as well as guided tours along the park’s “bog walk” interpretive trail. You can practice throwing a tomahawk or shooting a BB gun, or build a bluebird house. All of this is included in the low admission price.

Artisans will demonstrate a host of fascinating crafts, including pottery making, woodworking and wood carving, lace making, dried flower arranging, leather work, blacksmithing, painting, and basket making. And some of the best musical entertainment in the region will be held under the big tent with comfortable seating providing a great chance to meet the musicians up close. This year’s music features Michael Johnson and John Gorka, two legends of folk and popular music both here in Minnesota and across the nation. Puppeteer Margo McCreary’s “On Time Circus” puppet show will return to enchant kids and adults alike. All the information, including directions to Old Wadena Park, is available on the Festival website at www. oldwadnarendezvous.org.

W hiskey Creek Film Festival The Whiskey Creek Film Festival screens films selected from the best current cinema in the nation from Friday, September 8 - Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Wadena’s Cozy Theatre. The Festival will show six awardwinning films in current release, a free family film, and a free “made-in-Minnesota” film. Whiskey Creek has become a must-attend art event every fall in Wadena, and this year marks the Festival’s 13th annual celebration of film art. Sponsors of the Festival include the 5-Wings Arts Council, the

Wadena Convention and Visitors Bureau, and many businesses in the region. Festival passes are available beginning August 1st and can be purchased at the Cozy Theatre, the Wadena Chamber office, the Staples World newspaper office, An Open Book bookstore in Wadena, the Cultural Center in New York Mills, and Beagle and Wolf Books in Park Rapids. Tickets are also available on-line by following the link on the Festival website, www. whiskeycreekfilmfestival. org. The link for ticket sales for this year’s Festival will be

active beginning August 1, 2017. Tickets for single movie screenings are available only at the Cozy box office. Wadena restaurants will feature Festival specials during the week. Last year the Festival introduced a food truck as part of the celebration and this year we will expand the outdoor food offerings on the lawn of

Pemberton Law, across the street from the Cozy. Read about last year’s Festival on the website, www. whiskeycreekfilmfestival.org. Details about 2017 will be posted by August 1, 2017. Ask any questions about the Festival by writing to info@ whiskeycreekfilmfestival.org.

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activities

W hitetail Run Golf Course PO Box 30, Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-7718 • Located four miles north on Hwy. 71 • Two par 3. Five par 4. Two par 5 holes on each course - Par 72 • Longest hole - 550 yards • Shortest hole - 140 yards • Public course with a very large driving range and three putting greens. Very well groomed for ease in finding balls.

Wadena Hockey Club

• Front 9 - has pine trees lining fairways and easy walking. • Back 9 - water on five holes, is spread out, open and flat but distances between greens and trees make cart use advantageous, links style. • Tee times necessary. • Tuesday Ladies League from 9 a.M. – 11 a.M. • Wednesday Men’s League from 11 a.M. – close. • PGA golf lessons available.

The Wadena Hockey Club Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting hockey in the Wadena area. The Hockey Club provides four and a half months of activities for over 100 kids from beginning skaters to high school age. In addition to Wadena, the communities of New York Mills, Sebeka, Staples, Verndale, Henning and Bertha also participate. The Hockey Club hosts dozens of games and some tournaments every year, which bring hundreds of people to the Wadena community to shop, dine, and stay overnight. For more information, contact Wadena Hockey Club, PO Box 522, Wadena, MN or visit the website www.wadenahockey.com.

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celebrating the arts Wadena Area Concert Association Since the early 50s the Wadena Area Concert Association has been supplying fine entertainment opportunities for Wadena and the surrounding communities. Each year a series contains a variety of musical offerings, including both vocal and instrumental soloists and small groups presenting programs of jazz, popular and classical music. All concerts are held in the renovated Memorial Auditorium. Most are held in the evening beginning at 7:30 P.M. with an occasional Sunday matinee. Admission to the concerts is by seasonal membership which admits the purchaser to Wadena concerts and also concerts in Alexandria, Fergus Falls, Park Rapids and Sauk Centre. The membership drive is held in the fall of each year. Newcomers to the community are welcome to purchase tickets mid-season. For more information, call Bonnie Kingsley at (218) 371-9487.

Wadena Area Madhatters Community Theatre Wadena Area Madhatters, Inc. is a community theatre group combining the talents of many people from Wadena and the surrounding area. The theatre group holds their performances in the Wadena Memorial Auditorium, upstairs of the Bernauer building, and various other venues in the area. They offer everything from full-cast musicals and dramas to acting workshops and a summer youth acting camp, dinner theaters and ‘Mad Lab’ productions. The lab shows offer complex social issue, educational, and experimental theatre plays. Madhatters has performed many big-name plays such as “Guys and Dolls,” “Annie,” and “The Sound of Music,” “Wizard of Oz,” “On Golden Pond,” “Nunsense,” and most recently, “Prescription: Murder.” Our latest dinner theatre was a Minnesota favorite, “Don’t Hug Me.” Mad Lab has produced “girl,” “The Rabbit Hole,” “A Walk in the Woods,” “Whales of August,” and in conjunction with our neighboring theatre group, “True West” and “Twelve Angry Men.”

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Wadena Memorial Auditorium Built in 1934, the Wadena Memorial Auditorium is a cultural and historic landmark that’s provided countless hours of community and regional enjoyment. It has been restored in the beautiful Art Deco style of the early 1930s, with its bold, vivid colors and dramatic design. A grand piano is also a part of the allure of the auditorium’s elegance. As the center for the performing arts, it is one of Wadena’s most appreciated assets. Wadena-Deer Creek High School Drama Department’s “One Act Play” performance, under the direction of High School English teacher, Jay Patterson, rehearses and performs in the auditorium. Their performances have received “superior” ratings

at the State Competition level six times as well as 11 appearances at state. The community theater group, “Madhatters,” perform in the auditorium, and many area performers participate in these events. They also provide a summer camp for area youth interested in learning more about drama. Other groups who frequently use the auditorium include the Wadena Concert Association, Community Concert Band and Choir, Miss Wadena Pageant and other musical performers. The auditorium is part of Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools’ campus. To schedule an event, contact Wadena Deer Creek School at (218) 632-2381.

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Summer drama camp will be held July 24 – August 4, 2017. The free performance showcasing the campers’ work will be held August 4 at 7:00 P.M. at the Memorial Auditorium. Robin Jensen will direct this year’s camp, with a ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ theme. Tuition is $100 for the two-week camp and sponsorships are available. Contact Deb Fitzsimmons at debfitzsimmons6@ gmail.com for more information. The Showcase is open to the public. Check out our additional audition and 2017 production information at www.madhattersinc.org or on Facebook – Wadena Madhatters Community Theater. Watch for “Kitchen Witches,” our original show at Elmer’s BBQ, and “Driving Miss Daisy,” among others.

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Places of interest Wadena County Museum and Genealogy Research Center and more. A public access computer is available for use by patrons and a printer/ scanner provides access to microfilm of the Wadena Newspapers. Programs throughout the year include a fascinating line-up of lectures and entertainment. Special events include Living History Day in February and an Historic Carnival during Wadena’s June Jubilee. Minnesota Voices, Wadena’s latest series, is a free noontime program featuring book signings and interviews with Minnesota writers. Bring a lunch or just come for coffee. Check the website for updated information.

The Museum of the Wadena County Historical Society features 15 exhibit rooms that showcase the history of Wadena County beginning with the stories of the fur traders and early settlers and continuing through to the present day. In addition to thousands of unique artifacts, the Aldrich railroad depot has been recreated in one of the rooms and the tower from the original 1886 courthouse stands on the grounds. The Wadena County Historical Society is the primary resource for the county’s history. In the Genealogy Research Center there are more than 25,000 obituaries, 4,000 photographs, 400 binders on families of the county, plus information on rural school districts, churches, townships

The Historical Society maintains exhibits at the Wadena County Fairgrounds. The Historical Church has been recently renovated this year and will be open during the annual Wadena County Fair in June.

The Wadena County Museum and Genealogy Research Center is located at 603 North Jefferson Street on Highway 71 in Wadena, just north of the Armory. Hours are 10:00 a.M. – 4:00 P.M. Tuesday – Saturday or by appointment. For information phone (218) 631-9079 or email 603wchs@arvig.net

In September, Minnesota Archaeology week is celebrated with new exhibits and programs each year. More information about upcoming programs and exhibits is available on the web at www. WadenaCountyHistory. org.

Cyber Café The Cyber Café is a non-profit youth technology center and coffee shop located in the heart of downtown Wadena at 210 S. Jefferson. Your dollars provide 100% support for area youth. It is a place for teens to check e-mail, surf the web, work on homework, eat, relax, listen to music, and just have fun. Activities at the Cyber Café include open computers, pool, ping pong,

foosball, PS2, XBox and more. Free to Cyber Café customers is high-speed internet as well as wireless capabilities. The morning coffee shop/teen center offers a place for all ages to gather to get and enjoy an espresso drink, coffee, smoothie, hot chocolate or any number of gourmet drinks. The coffee shop/teen center is open from 7 a.M. – 7 P.M., Monday – Friday, and 7 a.M. – 11:30 a.M. on Saturdays. Patrons of all ages enjoy our snack bar and at noon each weekday we offer the “Brown Bag” option where you can bring in your own lunch and buy your beverage from us.

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The Cyber Café is also available for rental for special occasions, meetings and birthday parties.

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Maslowski Wellness center Serving the regional area, the Maslowski Wellness and Research center is located at 17 5th St. SW (adjacent to the High School and Hockey Arena) in Wadena. ‘The Mas’ has something for everyone. Boasting a six lane lap pool, recreation pool with a 90’ waterslide and other water features, sauna/steam room, whirlpool, warm water therapy pool, two racquetball courts, stateof-the-art fitness facility, walking track and a multipurpose gym with standards for three basketball courts, three volleyball courts, tennis and pickleball! Looking for something with a little more

join in one of the many group fitness classes held daily. Day passes are available if you are just passing through, give us a try multiple times with our punch card or month trial, or join our facility for the year with our full membership. Host your next business meeting, appreciation gala or birthday party with us by renting one of our many rental spaces. We can host anything from a small, private get together to a large 400 person event! For more information on fees, activity schedules, hours of operation and/or rentals please stop by the facility, visit our website at www.wadena.org and click on the ‘Wellness Center’ tab, or feel free to give us a call at (218) 632-7777.

direction? Give our Fitness On Demand a try, a digital program containing 150+ on the spot instructor led fitness classes, or,

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area coMMunications & utilities Telephone

Electric

Arvig .....................................(218) 632-4227 Charter Communications ........(888) 438-2427 West Central Telephone ..........(218) 837-5151

Newspapers Wadena Pioneer Journal, Weekly .(218) 631-2561 Sebeka/Menahga Review Messenger, Weekly......(218) 837-5558

Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative ..............(218) 631-3120 Tim Pavek, Manager of Member Services Wadena Electric and Water Department ..........(218) 631-7712 Dave Evans, Superintendent

Wastewater Treatment Type .....................Mechanical Plant Capacity of Plant................... 750,000 gal/day

Radio

Average Demand .................. 500,000 gal/day

KSKK/KVKK ...........................(218) 631-3441

Peak Demand ..................... 1.2 Million gal/day

KPRW ...................................(218) 346-4800 KWAD/KNSP/K106 .................(218) 631-1803

Gas MN Energy Resources ............. 800-888-9508

Internet Charter Communications ........(888) 438-2427

Water

Arvig .....................................(218) 632-4227

Water Source ........................................Wells

West Central Telephone ..........(218) 837-5151

Storage Capacity ....................... 750,000 gal. Pumping Capacity ....................1,300 gal/min.

Cable TV

Average Demand .................. 572,000 gal/day

Charter Communications ........(888) 438-2427

Peak Demand .................... 1,300,000 gal/day

Arvig .....................................(218) 632-4227

Total Water Hardness .......................18 grains

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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 10 and 71, nestled in the heart of Central Minnesota, Wadena is surrounded by numerous lakes and rivers. With a population of 4,088, the city serves as the county seat. Wadena County has a population of approximately 13,713. The changing seasons make central Minnesota a wonderful place to live. Temperatures during July, the warmest month, average 84º F. January, the coldest month, averages 19º F. Annual rainfall is 25" and average annual snowfall is 44". There are more than 200 businesses in Wadena. With more than 20 communities located within 20 miles, Wadena serves as a retail trade center for people in central Minnesota.

Wadena Facts

PoPulation

iversity provides the strength of Wadena’s economy. A thriving retail center is bolstered by manufacturing, distribution, and transportation jobs in Wadena. With forested areas to the north and agricultural sectors to the south, Wadena is situated in the center of Minnesota’s major lakes and resorts areas. Located in the central region of Minnesota, Wadena is 143 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul. The city is in the 8th US Congregational District and MN Legislative District #9. Wadena offers clean, comfortable living and a great place to do business. The city of Wadena covers 3,366 acres or 5.25 square miles.

Area Census

2010

2000

1990

1980

City

4,088

4,300

4,242

4,699

County

13,843

13,713

13,154

14,162

Source: U.S. Census, State Demographer

Major eMPloyers

Employee Count

Employer

Product/Service

Tri-County Health Care

General Medical & Surgical Hospital

446

Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools

Elementary & Secondary Schools

195

Mason Brothers Co.

Wholesale Grocers

185

Wal-Mart

Retail

280

Russ Davis Wholesale

Wholesale Produce

121

Homecrest Outdoor Living

Leisure Furniture

110

Polman Transfer

Local Trucking w/o Storage

Wadena TimberRoots

Sawmill and Planning Mills, General

Minnesota State Community & Technical College

Vocational School

Wadena SuperOne

Grocery Store

Your Senior Lifestyle Provider Knute Nelson is a non-profit, Christian based organization that combines an extraordinary legacy with an innovative presence in senior care. Knute Nelson has dramatically expanded its services to ensure access to care in over 29 counties across central Minnesota.

We provide a family of services including: • Home Care • Hospice • Senior Apartments • Assisted Living • Memory Care • Care Center • Outpatient Therapy • Smart Home Technology • Short-Term Rehab • Wellness • and more!

KNUTE NELSON QUICK CONTACTS Home Care & Hospice............ (218) 632-1335 In Alexandria, MN:

315 Jefferson Street South Wadena, MN 56482

Care Center..............................(320) 763-6653

420 12th Avenue East

Grand Arbor..............................(320) 763-1600

4403 Pioneer Road Southeast

Nelson Gables...........................(320) 762-1113

1220 Nokomis Street

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Wadena Facts statistics Accommodations

Transportation

AmericInn Lodge & Suites Brookside Motel Terry Motel Eastwood Inn of Wadena Media Wadena Pioneer Journal

41 units 14 Units 10 Units 43 Units

AM Radio Stations

Weekly Newspaper KWAD, KNSP, KSKK

FM Radio Stations Charter Cable TV

K106, KSKK Local Ch. 8

Library Wadena City Library

Kitchigami Regional Library System

Wadena Municipal Airport Executive Express Friendly Rider Transit Jefferson Bus Lines Medi-Van People’s Express UPS Terminal

Light Aircraft (218) 631-7775 Twin Cities Shuttle (888) 522-9899 Public Buses (218) 631-5730 National Bus Line (218) 631-7163 Disabled Transportation (800) 422-0976 Disabled Transportation (218) 631-2909 Shipping (800) 742-5877

Communication Arvig

Phone, Cable TV, Direct TV, Internet, Exceed Now

West Central Telephone Qwest Todd-Wadena Electric Charter Communications

Phone, Broadband Internet, Direct TV, Security, Smart Home Automation, Medical Alert Systems Phone, Internet, Direct TV WildBlue Wireless Internet Digital TV, Internet, Phone

housing Housing Activity Single Housing Units

1,491

Multiple Family Units

389

Mobile Homes

Owner Occupied

77%

2014 Residential Building Permits

Estimated Market Value 2014 Payable 2015

Proposed Property Tax Rates For Payable 2014

Commercial & Industrial

Municipal Tax Rate

40.693%

County Tax Rate

91.870%

School Tax Rate

22.789%

41,084,400

Residential (including apts.)

107,403,400

Other

2,740,200

Whatever the Special Occasion Wadena VFW Post 3922 Welcomes You

Wedding Receptions • Dances Birthdays • Anniversaries Family/Class Reunions Benefits/Charitable Events

Reasonable Rates.

Financial solutions centered on you. Monday - Thursday (Lobby & Drive Up): 8am - 5pm Friday (Lobby & Drive Up): 8am - 6pm Saturday (Drive up only): 8am - Noon 80 Jefferson Street S, Wadena

(Across from the Burlington Northern Park)

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Call the VFW Club (218) 632-6951 and book your event today.

Wadena Christmas Festival Saturday, Nov. 26 • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Santa Claus Candy Bags for Kids • Performing Artists Santa Claus Candy Bags for Kids Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides • Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides • Arts & Crafts • Music • Food

• Arts & Crafts • Music • Food Auditorium Memorial W-DC Elementary School, HwyArtists 29 West, Wadena • Performing

For information call (218) 632-7704 or (877) 631-7704 • chamber@wadenacoc.com

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$ Admission Admission

For information call 218-632-7704 or 877-631-7704 chamber@wadenacoc.com

Memorial Auditorium

agriculture

adena County has 81,342 acres of total crop land. The average farm size is 230 acres and the average age of Wadena County farmer is 55 years. Wadena County has 4,000 milk cows on 58 dairy farms. Each cow averages 17,700 lbs. of milk per year. Wadena County has 4,500 beef cows. The county has 600 sheep, 34,800 acres of hay, 20,800 acres of corn and thousands of acres of potatoes.

Wadena county Fair The 124th Annual Wadena County Fair will be held

June 21 – 24, 2017 at the Wadena County Fairgrounds, 400 Ash Ave., NW, Wadena. The Wadena County Fair has parking and entertainment for the whole family. The fair is family friendly with many new and repeat exhibits and shows. 4-H and open divisions, the Family Fun Center, carnival, many new vendors and exciting grandstand events. The Wadena County Fair is organized by the Wadena County Agricultural Society whose mission is to recognize and promote the citizens, organizations, and businesses in Wadena County. Visit www. wadenacountyfair.com for updates, information and schedules. (218) 639-0750.

Wadena FarMers’ Market

2017 is going to be a big year for our Wadena Farmers’ Market! We are working to bring more variety to our markets. We work with local businesses to promote and sustain our market. This year we are starting a CSA program at the Friday market! We are proud to provide ONLY Local! We like to think of our Friday market as more of a “Gathering Place!” From 2 – 5:30 P.M. every Friday, north on Hwy 71, from mid-May – mid-October you can find a lot going on! We average 12 vendors who offer fresh produce, marvelous baked goods, maple syrup and more. We accept EBT and Debit cards. We have something different going on every week. This may include music, art, food demos or Farmer Market tours, along with shade and cool water and you can get entered into our drawings! At our Thursday market you can find good stuff too. Starting at 7:00 a.M. this market is at BN Park and runs July – September. Visit us on Facebook at WadenaFarmersMarket or for more information contact Diane Webb (218) 640-3276.

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development organizations

Directors George Deiss, Mayor Terry Lynk, President Bill Stearns, Vice President Gerald Kern, Director Scott Pettit, Director Jeff Browne, Director Wade Miller, Director Bradley Swenson, City Administrator Jeff Pederson, Legal Counsel Dean Uselman, Executive Director (218) 631-7710

Wadena develoPMent authority and Economic Development (DEED), and Small Business Development Center (SBDC), giving the community access to other services and loan funds.

The Wadena Development Authority (WDA) is the economic and community development arm of the City of Wadena. Formed in 1984, the WDA is celebrating over 30 years of ”Creating Conditions for Doing Business.” From humble beginnings and the generosity of local business owners, trying to raise a few dollars to create a small loan fund of around $20,000, the WDA now manages a loan fund with assets exceeding a million dollars as well as managing over 70 acres of land dedicated for development. We have cultivated a relationship with the Small Business Development Center, to provide a high level of business planning and development assistance to local entrepreneurs. We also maintain close ties to other regional organizations like the Region Five Development Commission, the Initiative Foundation, a local office of the Minnesota Department of Employment

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The City of Wadena has a strong base of infrastructure to support business development in the community, including comparatively low municipal water and electricity rates, with plenty of excess capacity to meet your business needs. With two providers offering high speed data access with speeds up to 20 Mb. and special circuits such as PRI available, a strong local community and technical college, a growing state-of-the-art health care facility, and excellent recreational facilities, the support services for progressive businesses are in place. Wadena continues a long relationship working with DEED to provide the best tools to grow your business. Providing tax breaks for new and expanding businesses, TIF and tax abatement, DEED

‘Creating Conditions for doing Business.’ the Wadena development authority Board of directors is

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made up of business volunteers concerned about the long-term economic vitality of the Wadena community.

loan and redevelopment programs are available through the WDA. As you can see, the Wadena community has a great deal to offer. The WDA has partnered with Wadena-Deer Creek, Staples-Motley, and Pillager school districts to pilot the Central Minnesota chapter of CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities). This program fosters a spirit of enterprise and entrepreneurship in local high school students interested in starting a new business locally. The Wadena Development Authority has been “Creating Conditions for Doing Business” for 30 plus years, and conditions have never been better. Come see me at the Wadena Development Authority and see how we can create even better conditions for YOUR business. For more information contact the Wadena Development Authority, Dean Uselman, Director, (218) 631-7710 or e-mail wda @wadena.org. 222 2nd St. SE, Wadena, MN 56482. www.wadena.org.

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Dick & Susan Wirta Green Fees:

Everyday (except Wed.) Tee off after 3 p.m.

39.95/person including cart Free Banquet Rooms for Class Reunions

302 South Jefferson Street Wadena, MN 56482

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We bring energy into the community! • Energy advice for home & business • ‘Improve-It’ loans • EnergyWise programs • Operation Round Up grants • Electric safety demonstrations • Youth Leadership programs • Educational scholarships • 4-H sponsor • Power plant tours • Economic development loans www.toddwadena.coop

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development organizations

Wadena housing & redeveloPMent authority Throughout its 50-year history, the Wadena Housing and Redevelopment Authority has striven to achieve filling the greater housing needs of the Wadena area. Serving as a technical and financial resource, the Wadena Housing and Redevelopment Authority is continually finding new ways to accomplish its mission. Mission Statement: To evaluate the housing and redevelopment needs of the greater Wadena area, and to enable appropriate public and/or private solutions. Resources Available and Affordable Housing Options • Rental Assistance • Fair Oaks Apartments • Humphrey Manor • Commercial Apartments

Fix-Up Loan Program This program is established for repairs that directly affect energy efficiency, safety, or handicapped accessible improvements. It is for both rental property and homeowners. This assistance is in the form of a low interest loan for properties within the City of Wadena. To qualify for the loan, homeowners must meet income guidelines, and other requirements. Rental property loans are based on guidelines for housing of low income families.

Section 8 Rental Assistance This Federally funded program assists low-income families to rent decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private rental market.

Humphrey Manor This 120 unit subsidized one and two bedroom apartment complex serves low income persons. Apartments are conveniently located near downtown. Residents enjoy a variety of activities, and the convenience of services provided.

Commercial Apartments This 16 unit one and two-bedroom apartment building is located in downtown Wadena. The 1989 hotel renovation project not only preserved an integral part of Wadena history, it created housing for those 55 years or older.

Fair Oaks Apartments This 32 unit independent and housing with services complex built in 1996 features a unique two-story skylight atrium surrounded by apartments. The housing provides tailored services designed for tenants needs, while continuing to live independently in their own apartment.

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education

Wadena-deer creek Public schools Elementary Education

Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary School serves students in preschool through grade 4. W-DC Elementary School is committed to ensuring student success in learning. W-DC’s commitment to each child begins with All-Day, Every-Day Kindergarten and small class sizes which allow for individualized and differentiated instruction. In addition to the best and dedicated classroom teachers, our students receive additional instruction in art, music, technology, physical education, Title I, Special Education services, and bully prevention.

Middle / High School W-DCHS provides educational opportunities for students in academics, fine arts, athletics, and leadership to approximately 700 students in grades 5-12. W-DCHS offers approximately 140 different course offerings. Our “Senior to Sophomore” program provides juniors and seniors the option of taking up to 38 college credits at our school from our certified staff. Students who choose to take advantage of the program can complete an entire year of college before they graduate form high school! Courses in the program include: College Writing, Public Speaking, College Biology I and II, College Chemistry, Intro to Statistics, College Algebra, General Psychology, State and Local Government, Desktop Publishing, Advanced Office and more. W-DCHS also offers 20 classes that have articulation agreements with schools in the Minnesota Community and Technical College system. In addition to the college and articulated courses, W-DCHS offers advanced and rigorous courses in industrial arts, English, Family and Consumer Science, social studies, world languages, math, science, technology, and audio/visual arts. W-DC has a comprehensive curriculum and elective program for every student of every interest. The students and staff at W-DC work to build upon the tradition of academic excellence that has always been a part of our school. Our MCA and ACT test scores are consistently at or above state averages. Academic rigor and relevance are the focus of our curriculum. Our students not only excel academically, but are also involved in many school activities. W-DC High School has over 35 athletic, fine arts, and leadership programs for students to participate in. We continually

look for ways to provide opportunities for all students to be successful in an inviting school environment. Our students regularly compete at the state and national levels in activities such as theater, robotics, speech, Business Professionals of America (BPA), and Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). Our athletic department provides 20 different boys’ and girls’ programs that our students can compete in at a high level. The staff at W-DC High is committed to doing its best to help students grow academically, socially and emotionally. The W-DCHS activities programs are an important part of our students’ development.

W-DCHS is a great place to learn, work and grow. It is the expectation of the school district that students and adults treat each other with dignity, equity, fairness and respect. Our staff and students are committed to continuing W-DC’s tradition of excellence. With the ongoing support and involvement of our parents and communities, we embrace that many opportunities to learn, teach and appreciate the unique gifts that we can offer to one another. We invite you to find out more about the wonderful school community at Wadena-Deer Creek by visiting our website www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us.

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W-DC Elementary School provides a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular activities for students during the school day, after school and on some Saturdays, and during the summer. Students from Kindergarten through 12th grade have opportunities to participate in activities that promote civic involvement and community pride. We demonstrate that volunteerism is an important asset to our communities. Students utilize these volunteer experiences as positive learning experiences.

Wdc kids kreW

ids Krew is a quality extended-day child care program offered by WadenaDeer Creek Public Schools. Kids Krew is open from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. The program provides enrichment for school-age students before and after school, as well as on non-school days and during the summer. Our Little Kids program provides enrichment opportunities for preschool children during the day on school and non-school days. We are available to provide care for children 16 months to school age. The goal of Kids Krew is to provide a safe, recreational environment where children develop friendships and enhance their skills to be respectful, caring, responsible, honest and fair individuals. If you have any questions about Kids Krew, contact Jennifer Ness at (218) 632-2342 or jness@wdc2155.k12.mn.us

education ECFE and Preschool Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools • Independent School District #2155 District Office: 632-2155 www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us Wadena Elementary School Office: 632-2400 Grades Pre K-4 Wadena-Deer Creek Middle/High School 632-2300 Grades 5-12

Community Education A variety of classes, programs and activities are offered for individuals of all ages. Classes offered include yoga, weight

Wadena-Deer Creek Schools offers a great place for you and your infant, toddler or preschooler to learn and have fun! Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) offers classes for families, which include parentchild learning activities, parent discussion and a chance for children to interact with one another. ECFE also hosts many special events just for families too! For a brochure on ECFE classes and special events, call WDC Elementary at (218) 632-2364. Wadena-Deer Creek Preschool is a wonderful preparation for elementary school. It’s a place where young children can meet and interact, feel safe away from mom and

training, gardening, computer training, CPR, senior defensive driving classes, and much more! There’s even opportunities to take educational bus trips, open gym for families, and Kid’s Krew for working parents.

Alternative Education

WDC Community Education is excited to offer year-round recreational activities for youths, which includes summer activities such as drama camp, craft classes and Kid’s Krew, just to name a few.

To learn more about WadenaDeer Creek Community Education, contact the Community Education Director at (218) 632-2396 or by email: srentz@wdc2155.k12.mn.us or visit WDC Schools’ website at www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us.

Every Minute Counts

Freshwater Education District Area Learning Center Wadena Site is located at 624 N Jefferson.

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Freshwater Education District Area Learning Center in Wadena offers a Middle level program. It is a five-day a week, full day program where Freshwater Education District provides specialized instruction for students between the age 12-15 who will benefit from support in academics, study skills and behavior. Older students can attend one of two full days as a full-time student or as a credit recovery student in an Independent Study Program at this site also. An on-line program is also an option at this site where a staff person assists students with organization and motivation to increase their success in on-line courses. Freshwater Education District Area Learning Center’s mission at all of our sites is to provide a well-rounded educational foundation for students through nontraditional methods within a respectful, safe and secure environment. Please contact Heidi Heino at (218) 631-2281 and dial 5 for additional information.

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education

sonrise christian school

We believe each child is a gift from God possessing talents and abilities to fulfill a purpose in life. We help them define that purpose and discover how to develop the skills to achieve it. Our network of parents, teachers and staff are committed to providing quality spiritual and academic education. Our core curriculum is based on Biblical principles to enhance Christian values. Along with academics, our school offers Bible classes, computer classes, and music. Every week, we have a special Chapel speaker come and visit our students. All of our classrooms and library

Tuition at SonRise is affordable. We are privately funded by those who believe in providing students with knowledge and purpose for now and their future. If you would like to join our SonRise family of supporters, call us at (218) at (218) 385-3774. If you would like to tour our school or request more information, call the school at (218) 3853774 or visit our website at www.sonrisechristian schoolmn.com. SonRise Christian School is located 6 6 miles west of Wadena on Highway 10. Address: SonRise Christian School 35305 585th Ave. Bluffton, MN, 56518. Email: office@sonrisechristianschoolmn.com

Adult Basic Education (ABE) is the program for adults who would like to improve reading, writing and math skills. ABE provides opportunities for adults to practice, learn from and master the skills and strategies required for responsible citizenship, productive employment and self-sufficiency. Programs include: English as a Second Language - individualized instruction for any adult whose native language is not English. GED (High School Equivalency Certificate) - official GED testing offered monthly. Free and individualized tutoring available to prepare for GED. Reading for Adults - Free and confidential help for adults who have difficulty reading. Basic Skills for Adults - One to one tutoring for adults in life skills/job skills, citizenship and self improvement. Eligibility: Adult Basic Education programs serve persons ages 16 and older not currently enrolled in a high school program or who have educational needs below the high school completion level. Class Times: Classes are held year-round. Instruction is individualized and geared to each student’s needs. Please call Stephanie Drange at (218) 632-2450, M State - Wadena for more information.

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M state coMMunity & technical college The Wadena campus of Minnesota State Community and Technical College is proud to be an educational leader in west central Minnesota. Start at M State, and you can go anywhere. Complete the first two years of your four-year degree or pursue a career program and get hired in two years or less with one of the 20 programs and majors offered on the Wadena campus or the 70 available within the M State system. Since 1960, your community’s college has shown an ongoing commitment to higher education with innovative and responsiveness to regional industry needs. Our campus excels in nursing, energy services, trades, and spa and salon services, producing high-quality, professional graduates prepared for in-demand jobs in the region’s workforce. Our Gas Utility Construction and Service diploma was created in 2015 in response to a high demand for trained employees in the gas industry. The Electrical Line Worker program, which celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2015, answered electric utility company

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needs by creating a diploma program in the northern Minnesota community of Baudette. Our Cosmetology program serves community members by providing low-cost cosmetology services in its on-campus salon. The Wadena campus, with an enrollment of 550, joins M State campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls and Moorhead in also offering more than 300 online classes and 25 online programs and majors through eCampus. Students can learn on their own time in their own homes, advancing their careers without having to travel to campus.

Conveniently located 1 mile East of Wadena on Hwy 10

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In addition to the support provided through traditional financial aid, student support is also available through the Wadena Area College Foundation. The Foundation exists to help students achieve their educational goals by making a difference through student scholarships and support for campus program and equipment needs. For more information, visit www.minnesota.edu or contact M State at (877) 450-3322.

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Partners for a healthy ealthy Wadena region

What do the youth-centered Cyber Café, the decorative art deco street lights that grace Wadena’s main street, and the restored Depot in Burlington Northern Park share in common? They are all projects that Partners for a Healthy Wadena Region spearheaded. While the Cyber Café operates on its own today, and the street light project is complete, the Depot in Wadena continues to be the cornerstone for Partners’ activity in the community. During open hours the Depot is open to the public with its display of railroad memorabilia and historic photographs of the railroad history of Wadena. Find out about all the events that are happening in Wadena by stopping at the Depot. Through collaboration with the Wadena County Historical Society the Depot hosts historical exhibits organized by the Historical Society. Information about these exhibits is available at the Historical

Society’s website and on the Partners website: thedepotwadena.org. The popularity of the Depot for business meetings, graduation parties, birthday parties, conferences, wedding receptions, and weddings grows each year. To inquire about rentals please call (218) 849-6087 or visit the Partners website: thedepotwadena.org. The restored Depot is a jewel of prairie vernacular architecture of which Wadena is justly proud. Partners hopes to restore more than the building itself by making the Depot a vibrant part of community life, providing a space where everyone can share Wadena’s past as well as learn about our city’s present and future. Visit the Partners Depot website: thedepotwadena.org, and stop in at one of the exhibits or events such as our “wine and chocolate” fundraiser. Partners is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation and its offices are located in the Depot. Inquiries about the Depot and Partners may be directed to thedepotwadena@ gmail.com.

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• Archery Club • Bike the 10-mile trail • Bowling • Burlington Northern Park & Picnic Area • Canoeing down the Crow Wing • Christmas Festival • Community Band Concerts • Cross Country Skiing at Black’s Grove • Cyber Café • Downtown Murals • Farmer’s Market • Flea Markets • Frisbee Golf • Golf our 18-hole course • Hiking on nature trails • Horse Trails • Hunting Clubs • June Jubilee • Outdoor Ice Rinks • Maslowski Wellness & Research Center • Mountain Bike Trail • Old Wah-de-na Historic Site • Outdoor Basketball • Sleigh Rides • Snowmobiling • Sunnybrook Park Camping/ Nature Watching/Buffalo/Picnics • Tae Kwon Do • Target practice at Knob Hill • Tennis • Three-Screen Movie Theater • Wadena Area Concert Association • Wadena County Historic Museum • Walking Tour • Whiskey Creek Film Festival • Youth Fishing

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Wadena area churches Assemblies of God Wadena Assemblies of God Church 419 1st St. NW Wadena, MN 56482 631-2896 wadenaassembly.com Pastor Allen Refsland

Baptist

Southbrook Baptist Ch. 1842 2nd St. SW Wadena, MN 56482 631-2002 southbrookbaptistchurch.org Rev. Jake Heppner

Catholic St. Ann’s Catholic Ch. 514 1st St. SE Wadena, MN 56482 631-1593 Father Aaron Kuhn Deacon Jerry Snyder

Wadena Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses Kingdom Hall 625 3rd St. NW Wadena, MN 56482 631-1006

Lutheran 602 Jefferson St. S Wadena, MN 56482 631-2741 Pastor Curt Emerson Youth Ministers John and Rebekah Rowan

Christian & Missionary Alliance Wadena Alliance Church

Jehovah’s Witness

Zion Free Lutheran Church (AFLC)

St. John Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)

Seventh Day Adventist

710 Franklin Ave. SW Wadena, MN 56482 631-3000 stjohnwadena@yahoo.com Pastor Stephen Meltzer

Methodist Wadena United Methodist Church 23 Dayton Ave. SE Wadena, MN 56482 www.wadenaumc.org Pastor Lee Kantonen (218) 631-3412

Seventh Day Adventist Church 14711 125th Ave. Wadena, MN 56482 631-4030 Pastor Russell Meier

United Church Of Christ First Congregational United Church Of Christ 110 Colfax Ave. SW Wadena, MN 56482 Church 631-4646 Lay Pastor Cindy Lemke Licensed Minister Jim Stoneman

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Immanuel Lutheran Church (ELCA)

1428 Jefferson St. S Wadena, MN 56482 631-3563 Senior Pastor Aaron Andrews H O M E Associate Pastor Robert Segoria

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St. Helen’s Episcopal Church

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403 2nd St. SE, PO Box 69 Wadena, MN 56482 631-2738 Pastor Nate Loer Associate Pastor Megan Klapp Youth and Family Coordinator Jil Fiemeyer

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health

World-class iMaging, right here in Wadena the very best in the industry today, allowing for greater diagnostic efficiency and confidence in the treatment of patients. 3D Mammography is a revolutionary tool in the early detection of breast cancer and the new standard in breast cancer screening today. Tri-County’s new Genius 3D technology provides a 41% increase in the detection of invasive breast cancers compared to 2D alone, as well as up to a 40% reduction in anxiety producing false-positive recalls. The result is greater accuracy in diagnosis and ideally, reduced stress on the patient. Eliminating barriers to care; it is a challenge faced by rural health care systems across the country. Patients are often forced to drive long distances to receive the care they need and with it comes added expense, stress, and anxiety for both patients and their families. Taking a huge step toward eliminating these barriers, the addition of Tri-County Health Care’s NEW Advanced Imaging Suite provides patients with access to the very latest in Diagnostic Imaging technology right here at home. Providing an array of leading-edge technology, the Advanced Imaging Suite is highlighted by Tri-County’s MRI Scanner and 3D Mammography technology. MRI exams are non-invasive, diagnostic imaging exams of soft tissue, bone, and muscle. The images provided are some of

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Mahube-otWa coMMunity action PartnershiP Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership is a private, non-profit corporation governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, and provides services for low-income and seniors living in the five county area of Becker, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Otter Tail and Wadena counties. Services include: • Family Services • Head Start & Early Head Start

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Convenient and inexpensive transportation in and around Wadena Have you ridden the Friendly Rider bus lately? Do you have a medical appointment? Going grocery shopping? Have time for a workout at the Maslowski Wellness Center? The secret is out. Wadena has convenient and inexpensive bus transportation for you. Just call and the bus picks you up in front of your home or workplace and takes you to Wadena all day, or on routes to Staples, Motley, Deer Creek, Bluffton, New York Mills, Ottertail City, Menahga, Sebeka and Browerville. You get the picture. Friendly Rider makes the bus a tool you can use to improve the quality of your life in and around Wadena. The bus will take you to special events like the Wadena Concert Series, Men’s and Women’s Night Out, and the Old Wadena Rendezvous.

Available to entire community for work, school, shopping, dining, appointments & more!

New and expanded routes are regularly added to the Friendly Rider service. Look up and print route maps at FriendlyRider.com, or call us at (218) 631-5730 and we’ll mail you a set. Friendly Rider is here to get you where you want to go.

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health Fair oaks lodge

Fair Oaks Lodge is a 75-bed skilled nursing facility that specializes in a continuum of care for all people. They provide cutting edge transitional care and rehabilitation. The speech, occupational, and physical therapists provide an individualized, holistic approach to speed up your recovery. The facility also provides exceptional short term, long term, respite, and support to hospice services when desired. Other campus services include: skilled nursing, social services, recreation therapy, spiritual services, independent living apartments, and exercise classes. Fair Oaks Lodge is dedicated to meeting each person’s needs throughout their own health care journey. The Fair Oaks Lodge team is exemplary, radiating a spirit of professionalism and dedication to preserving and enriching the lives of those entrusted to their care. They truly take a personal interest in the enhancement for every individual’s quality of life. Fair Oaks Lodge features a beautiful 180-degree windowed dining room over-looking the wooded grounds adjoining the park just across the creek. The mature oaks and winding creek provide a

Fair oaks aPartMents Fair Oaks Apartments are located one mile east of Hwy 10 and Hwy 71 intersection in Wadena, on the beautiful 47acre Fair Oaks Lodge campus. When you first visit Fair Oaks Apartments, you’ll be surprised at everything that awaits you. As you drive up the lane, you will notice scenic Sunnybrook Park, with its walking paths, picnic areas and stocked trout stream. Walking into Fair Oaks Apartments, you’ll be greeted by our beautiful two-story atrium. This unique feature creates a bright atmosphere of warm, natural light – an ideal gathering place for all the neighbors. Each apartment is designed for independent living with a full-

service kitchen, bathroom and bedroom with French doors that open to the living room. An emergency call system is located in every bedroom and bath to summon professional medical help 24 hours a day. Plus, additional housekeeping and health services can be arranged if needed.

Fair Oaks Lodge extends a personal invitation to prospective residents and their families to tour our campus and facilities. Call (218) 631-1391 to schedule a personal tour.

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Hospice, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, Memory Care, Care Center, SmartHome Technology, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Outpatient Rehabilitation and Wellness Memberships and Programming for 45 and older adults. Knute Nelson is committed to enriching the lives of those we serve by identifying and providing solutions that empower individuals. Learn more at www.KnuteNelson.org.

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area charity organizations Foster Grandparents The Foster Grandparent Program is an intergenerational program that provides opportunities for seniors 55 and older to make a valuable contribution to their community. Foster Grandparents serve as volunteers and develop mentoring relationships with children in schools, head starts, daycares and other non-

profit agencies. The Foster Grandparent encourages the children to learn skills and interact with them individually, offering them encouragement and unconditional love. In return for serving 15-40 hours weekly the volunteer receives a tax-free stipend, transportation reimbursement, a daily meal, monthly training, social events and

Project Share of Wadena / Food Shelf Known unofficially as the Food Shelf, Project Share is one of over 300 food distribution centers across the state. We are a part of Hunger Solutions Minnesota which was organized from several Minnesota programs and Emergency Food Assistance Program, a federal program operated by FEMA. We distribute food and surplus commodities to those in need. Every guest must complete a questionnaire, provide an ID on each visit, and respect the situation and others involved. Project Shares services about 150 families per month in the cities of Wadena, Deer Creek and Bluffton. Call 632-5335 for more information Monday and Thurday 9 a.M. – 11:45 a.M. Project Share is supported by private and business donations.

Someplace Safe Someplace Safe is a non-profit organization that specializes in assisting victims and families experiencing domestic violence, sexual violence, exploitation, human trafficking, and other crimes (elder abuse, stalking, harassment, robbery, etc.) Someplace Safe provides education and prevention for individuals, schools, businesses, and civic groups and facilitates opportunities for safe, healthy parent-child relationships through the Parenting Time Centers. Someplace Safe works to create safer communities in West Central Minnesota by providing high quality crime victim services. The Someplace Safe Wadena office provides advocacy services to victims of all ages in a safe and confidential atmosphere allowing victims to access trauma-informed, victim-lead services for themselves, their families, and their support system. The services include

listening and support, safety planning, medical and legal advocacy, assistance with protection orders, referrals to necessary community resources, assistance with reparations, and Short Term Emergency Placement Services for victims and their families who need short-term safe housing. Prevention and education presentations are also available in Wadena. Someplace Safe is located at 309 South Jefferson Street, Wadena. Advocacy services are provided at no cost. Someplace Safe’s vision is Safer Families, Safer Communities. If you or someone you know needs services, help and support we are available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. For more information call (218) 631-3311, or email wadena.co@ someplacesafe.info or visit online at www.someplacesafe.info or join us on Facebook!

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best of all, an opportunity to enrich and add purpose to their lives. The Area Supervisor in Wadena County is Jon Knopik. Jon can be reached at (320) 229-4593

service organizations, clubs & hobby grouPs Many service groups including: • Lions • Rotary • VFW • Elks • American Legion • Wadena Women Volunteers • Hobby Club • Study, Garden, and Sportsmen’s Clubs • Backcourt Club • Baseball Association • Boxing Association • Ag Society • Wadena Revitalization Committee • Clover Leaf Youth Partnership • Tri-County Hospital Auxiliary • PO Chapter AG

government Wadena City Mayor George Deiss

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City Administrator Bradley Swenson

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City Council Members Wade Miller

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Jessie Gibbs

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Bruce Uselman

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Deb Wiese

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City Services City Administrative Center Bradley Swenson 631-7707 Fire Department Chief Dean Uselman

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Police Department Chief Naomi Plautz

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City Library Librarian Renee Frethem

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County Services

Municipal Airport

631-7775

County Auditor/Treasurer Judy Taves

631-7784

County Assessor Lee Brekke

631-7781

Sheriff Department Sheriff Michael Carr, Jr.

632-6058

Highway Engineer Ryan Odden

631-7636

Public Health Nurse Cindy Pederson

631-7269

Zoning Administrator Deana Malone

631-7791

Recorders Office Soledad Henriksen

631-7622

County Attorney Kyra Ladd

631-7796

Emergency Manager Tyler Wheeler

631-7795

Electric & Water Plant Dave Evans, Superintendent 631-7712

Public Protective Services Fire

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Police

Eight full-time officers Six part-time officers

Sheriff

Six full-time officers 12 part-time

EMS Ambulance

Whitetail Run Golf Course Kevin Ross 631-7718

Seven full-time EMT Nine part-time paramedics Full ALS service Full-time Emergency Manager

Bill Stearns

631-2351

Sheldon Monson

640-3278

David Hillukka

564-5400

Rodney Bounds

445-5115

Jim Hofer

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State of Minnesota Senator Paul Gazelka

631-1228

Municipal Liquor Store Tim Booth, Manager

631-7703

Planning & Zoning Offices Dean Uselman 631-7711 Street, Sewer & Park Department Dan Kovar, Director 631-7705 Wastewater Treatment Plant Mike Cottrell, Foreman 631-7715 Development Authority Dean Uselman, Director

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Housing & Redevelopment Authority Dianne Rousslang, Director 631-7723

Wadena County Commissioners

Governor Mark Dayton

City Attorney Jeff Pederson

Maslowski Wellness and Research Center Eric Robb, Manager

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State Representative John Poston (651) 296-4293 US Post Office

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MN Workforce Center

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Comprehensive Land Use

Social Services

631-7605

Wadena County Courthouse Vital Statistics & County Records, Passports, Birth & Death Certificates 631-7622

City Government Structure

City Bonding Rating (651) 201-3400

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Wadena County Solid Waste Household Hazardous Waste 631-7643

Standard & Poors A+

Wadena County Office Building Minnesota Extension Office

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Environmental Office

631-7643

Veterans Service Office

631-7617

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Recycling

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Products & services directory ABSTR ACT Wadena County Abstract Co., Inc. 22 Colfax SW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3431 Fax (218) 631-3431

ACCOUNTING / CPA / TAX PREPAR ATION Erik Olson, CPA, LTD 503 S. Jefferson St. Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1405 Terry Tumberg, EA 11 2nd St. SW, Ste 2 Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1534 Fax (218) 632-6028

ADVERTISING & DESIGN AH Grafix, LLC 33509 109th Ave Menahga, MN 56464 (218) 255-4130 ahgrafix.com Greiman’s 209 Jefferson Square Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4321 Fax (218) 631-4282 Katzenjammer Designs (218) 640-2686 katzenjammerdesigns.com Review Messenger 112 MN Ave. W Sebeka, MN 56477 (218) 837-5558 Fax (218) 837-5560 reviewmessenger.com Spectrum Marketing Services 204 1st. St. SE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4394 spectrummrks.com Wadena Pioneer Journal 314 S. Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2561 Fax (218) 631-1621 wadenapj.com

AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS & SERVICES Buckwheat Growers Assn. of MN 206 Aldrich Ave. SE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-9212 Fleet Supply 949 Jefferson St. N Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1660 Fax (218) 631-1662 Leaf River Ag Service 1504 Homecrest Ave. SE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1020 Fax (218) 631-4245

Northwest Aquatek Solutions 123 Jefferson S Wadena, MN 56482 (218 248-0502

APPLIANCE DE ALERS Weber’s Wadena Hardware 109 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2454

ARTS AND CULTUR AL Art Bar 39 3015 Hwy 29 S Alexandria, MN 56308 320-815-8081 artbar39.com New York Mills Cultural Center 24 Main Ave N New York Mills, MN 56567 (218) 385-3339 kulcher.org Whiskey Creek Film Festival 21339 County Rd 55 Wadena, MN 56482 218-631-4618 whiskeycreekfilmfestival.org

ASSISTED LIVING Fair Oaks Apartments 201 Shady Lane Drive Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1391 Fax (218) 632-5028

ATTORNEYS Pederson & Pederson, P.A. 24 SW Colfax Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1228 Fax (218) 631-1342 Pemberton Law Firm 7 Colfax Ave. SW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1400 Fax (218) 632-5580 pemlaw.com Ries Law Office 305 S Jefferson, PO Box 68 Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-5903 Fax (218) 632-5904

ATVS West Side Sports 508 Ash Ave NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1113

AUTOMOTIVE Auto Value - Wadena 215 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1070 Fax 218-631-1084 autovaluestores.com/ wadena

Heartland Tire Services, Inc. 802 Ash Ave. NE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2710 Fax (218) 631-7366 heartlandtireservice.com

AUTO SALES Spear Auto Sales 12598 US Hwy 71 S Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2768

BANKS

West Central Telephone 308 Frontage Road Sebeka, MN 56477 (218) 837-5151 Fax (218) 837-5001 wcta.net

C ASINO Shooting Star Casino 777 Casino Drive Mahnomen MN 56557 (218) 936-6712 starcasino.com

CHURCHES

Central Minnesota Credit Union 80 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-5200 Fax (218) 632-5205

First Missionary Baptist Church 224 3rd St. NE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 639-9019 fmbcwadenamn.com

Mid-Central Federal Savings Bank 520 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1414 Fax (218) 631-1444 midcentralbank.com

St. Ann’s Catholic Church 514 1st St. SE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1593 Fax (218) 631-7149 wadenaareacatholic.org

Wadena State Bank 304 1st St. SE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1860 Fax (218) 631-2319 wadenastatebank.com

BUILDING CONTR ACTORS/ SUPPLIES Lines Building Center, Inc 202 US Hwy 71 W Clarissa, MN 56440 (218) 756-3665 Fax (218) 756-2515 linesbuildingcenter.com Merickel Lumber Mills, Inc. 630 Ash Ave. Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3570 Fax (218) 631-3572 Northwest Building Center 61 Juniper Ave. NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4677 Wadena Ready Mix 415 5th St. SE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1558 Fax (218) 631-1080 wadenareadymix@ jmfcompanies.com

C ABLE COMPANIES Arvig 221 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-4227 Fax (218) 632-4222 arvig.com Charter Communications 308 S. Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 1-800-314-7195 charter.com

St. Helen’s Episcopal Church 223 Dayton Ave. SW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1494

CLE ANING ServiceMaster Clean of Wadena PO Box 594 Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1094 Fax (218) 829-9577 servicemasterretka.com

CLOTHING Fleet Supply 949 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1660 Fax (218) 631-1662 Wal-Mart #4246 100 Juniper Ave. NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1068

COMPUTERS/ SERVICE/DESIGN Joey’s PCs 312 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1218 joeyspcs.com Katzenjammer Designs 1240 13th St. SW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 640-2686 katzenjammerdesigns.com

CR AFTS / CR AFT SUPPLIES Hometown Crafts & Fabrics 111 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3141 Fax (218) 631-2421

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Wal-Mart #4246 100 Juniper Ave. NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1068

CONSULTANTS Northwest Aquatek Solutions 123 Jefferson S Wadena, MN 56482 (218)248-0502

DELI SERVICES SuperOne 120 Ironwood Ave. NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3410 Fax (218) 631-1140 Wal-Mart #4246 100 Juniper Ave. NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1068

DENTAL C ARE Reuter Family Dentistry 80 Juniper Ave. NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1487 reuterfamilydentistry.com Woodland Dental 206 1st St. SE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4431 woodlanddental.org

EDUC ATION

ELECTRONICS Kern Electronics & Laser 1501 Industrial Drive Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2755 Fax (218) 631-3476 kernlasers.com

EMPLOYMENT Employment Resource Center 307 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 54682 (218) 632-9675 (218) 824-0626

ENGINEERING Bolton & Menk, Inc. 7656 Design Road, Ste 200 Baxter, MN 56425 (218) 825-0684 bolton-menk.com

FINANCIAL PL ANNING SERVICES & ECONOMICS Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 104 S. Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4096 Fax (218) 631-3255

FITNESS

MN State Community & Technical College 405 Colfax Ave. SW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-7800 Fax (218) 631-7904 minnesota.edu

Maslowski Wellness and Research Center 17 5th St. SW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-7777

WDC Public Schools 600 Colfax Ave. SW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-2155 wdc2155.k12.mn.us

Northside Floral 508 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1774 Fax (218) 632-5542 wadenanorthsidefloral.com

ELECTRIC COMPANIES MN Energy Resources Corporation 910 Cloquet Ave Cloquet, MN 55720 (218) 878-2258 Todd-Wadena Electrical Co-op 550 Ash Ave. NE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3120 Fax (218) 631-4188 toddwadena.coop

ELECTRIC AL CONTR ACTORS Platinum Electric 19452 Co. Rd 66 Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3633 Fax (218) 631-3462

FLORIST

FUNER AL HOME Karvonen Funeral Home and Crematory 419 2nd St NE Wadena, MN 56482 karvonenfuneralhome.com (218)-632-4007 Schuller Family Funeral Homes 205 SW 4th St. Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3632 schullerfamilyfh.com

FURNITURE Homecrest Outdoor Living 1250 Homecrest Ave. SE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1000 Smith Furniture & Carpet, Inc. 302 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2301

Products & services directory GARBAGE SERVICES City Dray, Inc. 16407 US Hwy. 71 N Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3101 Waste Management Central MN 650 Hwy 10 N St. Cloud, MN 56304 (763) 783-5438 greverin@wm.com

GAS COMPANY Leaf River Ag Service 1504 Homecrest Ave. SE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1020 Fax (218) 631-4245 MN Energy Resource 222 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (800) 889-9508 minnesotaenergy resources.com

GAS STATION / CONVENIENCE Casey’s General Store #1782 304 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-7058 caseys.com Holiday Station Store 101 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4393 holidaystationstores.com Orton’s BP 5 SE Ash Ave Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1434 ortonoilco.com

GIFT SHOPS Caring Hearts Boutique at Tri-County Hospital 415 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3510 Hometown Crafts & Fabrics 111 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3141 Thrifty White Drug 321 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4050 thriftywhite.com

GOLF Whitetail Run Golf Course Hwy. 71 N Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-7718 whitetailrungolfcourse.com

GROCERS / RETAIL SuperOne 120 Ironwood Ave. NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3410 Fax (218) 631-1140 Wal-Mart #4246 100 Juniper Ave. NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1068

GROCERS / WHOLESALE

Knute Nelson Homecare and Hospice 315 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-1335

HOME DECOR ATING Hometown Crafts & Fabrics 111 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3141

Mason Brothers 222 4th St. NE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2220 Fax (218) 631-1167

Smith Furniture & Carpet, Inc. 302 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2301 Fax (218) 631-3991

Russ Davis Wholesale, Inc. 266 4th St. NE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3070

Wal-Mart #4246 100 Juniper Ave. NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1068

HARDWARE / HOME & SPORTING GOODS Ace Hardware - Merickel’s 630 Ash Ave. W Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3570 Fax (218) 631-3572 merickellumber.com

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT & M ANAGEMENT Wadena HRA 222 SE 2nd St. Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-7723

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

Fleet Supply 949 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1660 Fax (218) 631-1662

Waldahl, Lane 15468 Shady Acres Drive Wadena, MN 56482

Weber’s Wadena Hardware 109 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2454 weberswadena.doitbest.com

American Family Insurance Keith Leiran Agency 405 Ash Ave. NW, Ste 2 Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2100 keithleiran.com

HIDE & FUR / RECYCLING Wadena Hide & Fur Co., Inc. Hwy. 10 W 700 Ash Ave W Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2617 Fax (218) 631-2625 wadenahideandfirco.net

HISTORIC AL Depot (The) Aldrich Ave SW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-5999 thedepotwadena.org Wadena Historical Society 603 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-9079 wadenacountyhistory.org

HOME C ARE Beyond Homecare 445 3rd Ave NE Perham, MN 56573 (218) 346-7922 (218) 346-7955

INSUR ANCE

David Paulson Agency, Inc. Hwy 10 E Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3690 Fax (218) 631-2831 paulsonagency.com Ebner Insurance 20 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3274 Fax (218) 631-1994 Johannes Insurance Agency 763 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1297 Fax (218) 631-3185 jolenejohannes.com Stearns Insurance Agency, Inc. 320 N Jefferson, Ste 1 Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2999

INTERNET SERVICES Arvig 150 2nd St Perham, MN 56573 (218) 632-4227 Fax (218) 632-4222 arvig.com Charter Communications 308 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (800) 314-7195 charter.com Todd-Wadena Electrical Co-op 550 Ash Ave., NE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3120 Fax (218) 631-4188 toddwadena.coop West Central Telephone 308 Frontage Road Sebeka, MN 56477 (218) 837-5151 Fax (218) 837-5001 wcta.net

JEWELERS Brink’s Jewelry, Inc. 202 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3294

L AUNDROM AT / DRY CLE ANER Hockert’s, Inc. 201 1st St. SW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-9933

LICENSES Wadena License Bureau 636 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3623 Fax (218) 631-3623 (Tests at Armory (218) 631-2887 Wed. Only)

LIQUOR/OFF SALE Sebeka Liquor Store 100 Frontage Rd. Sebeka, MN 56477 218-837-9746 Wadena Municipal Liquor Store Hwy 10 E Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-7703

MACHINERY DEALER Midwest Machinery 62505 US Hwy 10 Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2311 midwestmachineryco.com

M ANUFACTURING Homecrest Outdoor Living 1250 Homecrest Ave. SE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1000 homecrest.com

Innovative Surfaces, LLC 420 Homecrest Ave. SE Wadena, MN 56482 (888) 896-3956 Kern Electronics & Lasers, Inc. 1501 Industrial Dr. Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2755 Fax (218) 631-3476 kernlasers.com

MEDIA KPRW The Lakes 99 Five 235 W Main Perham, MN 56573 (218) 346-7596 Fax (218) 346-7595 lakesradio.net KSKK FM 94.7, KVKK 11 SE Bryant Ave. Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3441 Fax (218) 631-3414 kkradionetwork.com KKWS Super Station K106 KWAD 920 AM/ KNSP 1430 - Hubbard Broadcasting 201 ½ Jefferson St. S Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1803 Fax (218) 631-4557 KWADKNSP.com Review Messenger 112 MN Ave. W Sebeka, MN 56477 (218) 837-5558 Fax (218) 837-5560 reviewmessenger.com SR. Perspective 325 Dayton Ave S Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 (218) 639-5323 Wadena Pioneer Journal 314 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2561 Fax (218) 631-1621 wadenapj.com

MEDIC AL SERVICES

MOTELS / LODGING AmericInn Lodge & Suites 695 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1580 Fax (218) 631-9253 amercinn.com Brookside Motel 1410 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2930 brooksidemotel.org Crossings by GrandStay 211 W. Main St. Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 (218) 338-3380 crossingsparkersprairie.com parkersprairie@ crossingsinn.com Terry Motel 12180 US Hwy. 10 E Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1956 Fax (218) 631-2800

NURSERY Pete’s Nursery and Landscaping 408 Alfred Ave NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3616 (218) 639-2925

NURSING HOME Fair Oaks Lodge, Inc. 201 Shady Lane Dr. Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1391 Fax (218) 632-5028

OFFICE SUPPLIES Greiman’s 209 Jefferson Square Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4321 Fax (218) 631-4282 Viking Office Supply 2921 Hwy. 29 S Alexandria, MN 56308 (800) 325-7494 myvikingoffice.com

OPTIC AL

Jefferson Hearing Aid Center 223 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4966 Fax (218) 631-3801

Azure Vision Care 652 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1456 Fax (218) 631-3213

Knute Nelson Homecare and Hospice 315 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-1335 knutenelson.org

Midwest Vision Center 318 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3300 Fax (218) 632-4020 midwestvisioncenters.com

Tri-County Health Care 415 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3510 tricountyhospital.org

Wadena Eye Clinic 222 SE 1st St. Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2020

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Products & service directory ORGANIZATIONS BizWorks Monica Katzenberger 218-640-2686 wadenabizworks@ gmail.com National Joint Powers Alliance 202 12th St. NE Staples, MN 56479 (218) 895-4119 NJPACOOP.org Partners for a Healthy Wadena PO Box 355 Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-5999 United Way of Ottertail & Wadena Counties 120 E. Washington Ave. Fergus Falls, MN 56537 218-736-5147 Wadena County Ag Society/County Fair Hwy. 10 NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 639-3361 wadenacountyfair.com Wadena Area Concert Association (218) 371-9487 alliedconcertservices.com Wadena Hockey Club PO Box 522 Wadena, MN 56482 wadenahockeyclub.com Wadena Lions PO Box 285 Wadena, MN 56482 Wadena Rotary Club PO Box 533 Wadena, MN 56482

PHARM ACIES Thrifty White Drug 321 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4050 thriftywhite.com Wal-Mart #4246 100 Juniper Ave. NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1068

PHOTOGRAPHERS Rex McDonalds 215 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3129 rexmcdonaldstudio.com

POLICE City of Wadena Police Department (218) 631-7700

RE AL ESTATE / RENTALS Gores Company (The) 508 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2536 Fax (218) 631-2539 gorescompany.com Lake Region Association of Realtors 1008 Frontier Dr #102 Fergus Falls, MN 56537 (218) 739-0595 Paulson Agency Realty Hwy. 10 E. Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3690 (800) 798-3690 Fax (218) 631-2831 paulsonagency.com

RECRE ATIONAL VEHICLES Westside Sports 508 NW Ash Ave. Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1113

RECYCLING / SCR AP METAL Wadena Hide & Fur Co., Inc. 700 Ash Ave. NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2617

REFERR AL / REHABILITATION DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership, Inc. 311 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-3600 mahube.org Oakridge Homes 739 Sunnybrook Road Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4133 Someplace Safe 309 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3311 Fax (218) 631-7092 someplacesafe.info Crisis Line (800) 974-3359

The Rising Phoenix 204 Bryant Ave. SE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2113 Fax (218) 631-2219 Wadena County DAC, Inc. 305 5th St. SW Sebeka, MN 56477 (218) 837-5182

RESTAUR ANTS BBQ Smokehouse Inc. (The) 204 Ash Ave NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-6666 Boondocks Cafe 201 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1353 Burger King 849 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3351 Larry’s Family Pizza 10 Bryant Ave. SW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4182 McDonald’s 20 NW Ash Ave. Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3330 Fax (218) 632-1115 Pizza Ranch Restaurant 106 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2145 Subway 981 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-7151

RESTAUR ANTS & BARS Firehouse Bar & Grille 63131 US Hwy. 10 Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-5890 VFW Post 3922 213 SE 1st St. Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-6951 Wadena BPO Elks Lodge 647 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-9908 Whiskey Creek Saloon 21 Aldrich Ave. SE Wadena MN 56482 (218) 632-2220

SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY Greiman’s 209 Jefferson Square Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4321 Spectrum Marketing Services 204 1st. St. SE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4394 Fax (218) 631-1451 spectrummrks.com

SHOES Lyle’s Shoes 118 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3066

SIGNS AH Grafix, LLC 33509 109th Ave Menahga, MN 56464 (218) 255-4130 ahgrafix.com Greiman’s 209 Jefferson Square Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4321 Fax (218) 631-4282

SNOWMOBILE CLUB Trailbreakers Snowmobile Club Box 341 Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 639-4766

SPECIALTY PRODUCTS Zambelli’s Fireworks 2240 Homebrook Trail SW Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 zambellifireworks.com

SPORTING GOODS Ace Hardware - Merickel’s 630 Ash Ave. W Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3570 Fax (218) 631-3572 merickellumber.com Wal-Mart #4246 100 Juniper Ave. NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1068

Weber’s Wadena Hardware 109 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2454 weberswadena.doitbest.com West Side Sports 508 Ash Ave NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1113

STOR AGE COMPANIES Wadena U Stor & Lok N Hwy. 71, E Hwy. 10, S Hwy. 71 (888) 815-5643

TELEPHONE / CELLUL AR SERVICE Arvig 150 2nd St. Perham, MN 56473 (218) 632-4227 arvig.com Charter Communications 308 S. Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (800) 314-7195 charter.com Verizon Wireless 40 S. Jefferson St. Wadena, MN 56482 218-631-5962 West Central Telephone 308 Frontage Road Sebeka, MN 56477 (218) 837-5151 wcta.net

TELEVISIONS Wal-Mart #4246 100 Juniper Ave. NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1068 Fax (218) 631-1710

THE ATRE Cozy Theatre 223 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 24 Hr. Movie Info (218) 631-1201 cozytheatre.com Madhatters PO Box 127 Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-SHOW

TRANSPORTATION Friendly Rider 229 Harry Rich Dr Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-5730

TR AVEL Area Travel Service 650 3rd Ave. SE Perham, MN 56573 (218) 631-2521 (800) 626-3801

TRUCK ING COMPANIES Becker Transport, LLC 23502 105th Ave Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 282-3145 Polman Transfer 63425 Hwy. 10 W Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1753 polmantransfer.com Tony’s Transfer 1502 Reini D. Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2182

VARIETY STORE Hometown Crafts and Fabrics 111 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3141 The Rising Phoenix 204 Bryant Ave. SE Wadena, MN 56482 218-631-2113 Wal-Mart #4246 100 Juniper Ave. NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1068

WATER TRE ATMENT Culligan Water Conditioning 320 Ash Ave. NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1579

WELL DRILLING ADJ, INC., Johnson & Son Well Drilling 202 Frontage Rd. Sebeka, MN 56477 (218) 837-5500 johnsonwelldrilling.com

YOUTH INTERESTS Cyber Café 210 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-5700 cybercafewadena.com Mid-MN Tae Kwon Do School 213 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 639-8480 midmntkd.com Wadena Hockey Club PO Box 522 Wadena, MN 56482 wadenahockeyclub.com

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