Wadena Chamber: 2019-2020 Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory

2019-2020 Wadena Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory info@wadenachamber.com

Follow us on

Development Authority Celebrating 30+ years of Creating Conditions for Doing Business!

Development Incentives

Industrial and Commercial Development

Local, State & Federal Loans Tax Credits Job Creation Incentives Employee Training Programs Tax Increment Financing Tax Abatement

Start-Ups • Expansions Retention • Relocations Retail Development

OTHER AVAILABLE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Residential Development

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 2019

WHERE THE PRAIRIE MEETS THE WOODLANDS

O

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. Small town living with some big city amenities.

We have great medical professionals here in Wadena. The Tri-County Hospital, Clinic and staff do an outstanding job. Local dentists, optometrists and chiropractors round out a top notch group of health care providers. A first class education is available from WDC K-12 Schools, M-State College, Freshwater Education and Son Rise Christian School. Our municipal airport has a 4000' paved runway and plans to add a crosswind runway.

There are a large variety of churches offering many religious choices. A good mix of retail, industrial, governmental, education and medical jobs provide a nice choice of employment opportunities here.

Stop on in and take a stroll up and down our Historic Main Street. You will see a collection of neat and unique stores, restaurants, the new brewery and a super cool theater. Make sure you check out the “MAS”, you will be amazed what this wellness center has to offer. Swing into our beautiful Whitetail Run 18 hole public golf course and shoot a round or two. Wadena has hundreds of 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, hiking and mountain biking at Blacks 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.

George M. Deiss, Mayor City of Wadena

Our experienced and friendly city employees keep Wadena clean, safe and sound. Come on over and take a look, make Wadena your town.

Hire the Chamber. . .

it works for you and our community!

The Wadena Area Chamber of Commerce organizes and directs the energies of those who believe that a community worth living in is a community worth improving. Together we can make a difference!

Benefits to Membership • Membership Referrals • Publicity and Advertising • Link to website • Posting of hot deals and jobs • Convention and Visitors Bureau

• Chamber Chat • Chamber Bucks/Christmas Cash • Coordinating Chamber Events • Assistance in Business Events • Networking with members • A United Effort

Benefits to the Community • Answers scores of inquiries, truly on the front door of the community • Goodwill Ambassador • Voice of our community within the county and the state • Information Bureau • Calendar of Events • Promotes and Organizes Events

Wadena Area Chamber of Commerce 5 Aldrich Ave. SE, PO Box 107, Wadena, MN 56482 218-632-7704 • 1-877-631-7704 • www.wadenachamber.com Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019 | 3

Wadena Chamber of Commerce WWW.WADENACHAMBER.COM

O

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.

You will notice the small town charm as you stroll the streets. We’ve got several business owners 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 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. 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 September, Zombie Run 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 and Mrs. Claus always stop by for a visit.

4 | Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019

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

Executive Director Jed Brazier Board of Directors Joe Randall, President Andrew Browne, Treasurer WADENA STATE BANK

LaNay Whitaker, Secretary CASEY’S

Jessie Gibbs CITY COUNCIL

Kent Schmidt

WDC SCHOOL BOARD

Renee Frethem WADENA LIBRARY

“

MISSION STATEMENT: We are Partners in the Success of our Businesses and our Members

“

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.

Design by AH Grafix, LLC ahgrafix.com

2019 Calendar Of Events Dates and Events subject to change. Call ahead!

JANUARY 02

School Resumes • 632-2155

26

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

FEBRUARY 02

Liquidation Sale Individual Businesses

02

TCHC Festival of Health M-State • 631-3510

15

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

MARCH

Food Shelf Month Wadena Food Shelf 631-4328 09

Pheasants 4 Ever Wadena Elks Lodge 631-9908

10

Daylight Savings Time Begins

12

EMS Night • M-State Campus 631-3510

16

17

Wadena Lions Annual Fish Fry Wadena Elks Lodge 631-9908

24

High School Commencement WDC Middle/High School 632-2300

27

Memorial Day

04

Someplace Safe Annual Chili Fundraiser • TBA

13

Steak Fry • Wadena VFW 632-6951

TCHC Block Party TCHC Wesley Lawn 631-3510

12

Annual Zombie Run Black’s Grove Park 632-7704

14

Fire Prevention Open House Wadena Fire Department 631-7711

13, 14, 15 June Jubilee 632-7704 13, 14, 15 City Wide Garage Sales Sponsored by Wadena PJ 631-2561

17

England Prairie Spring Pancake Supper • England Prairie

Haunted House Wadena County Fairgrounds • 639-9927

12

Zombie Run Black’s Grove Park 632-7704

19

Veteran’s Dinner Wadena Elks Lodge 631-9908

19

Mountain Bike Race Black’s Grove Park 640-7887

24

Humane Society Chili Feed Wadena VFW Post 3922 631-1925

26

Deer Association Banquet Wadena Elks Lodge 631-9908

Flag Day Ceremony Band “High Octane” Wadena County Fairgrounds 639-0750

02

Madhatters Performance Memorial Auditorium 632-7469

15

Family Fun Day Sunnybrook Park • 632-7704

09

Relay for Life Run Sunnybrook Park

10

Annual Pig & Wing Challenge Wadena County Fairgrounds 631-1853

10

Old Wadena Rendezvous Old Wadena Site

12

TCHC Foundation Golf Classic Whitetail Run Golf Course 631-3510

01

TCHC Foundation All Heart Gala Thumper Pond 631-3510

15

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

09

Deer Hunting Opener

Kruzin 4 Kidz Bike Rally Wadena Elks Lodge 631-9908

03

Daylight Savings Time Ends

11

Veterans Day

22

Fireman’s Bingo Wadena Elementary School 631-7714

TBA

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

28

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

30

Wadena Christmas Festival Wadena Elementary School 632-7704

TBA

TCHC Holiday Auction Whitetail Golf Course 631-3510

Youth Fishing Derby Sunnybrook Park • 632-7704

Kruzin 4 Kidz Pancake Feed Wadena Elks Lodge 631-9908

TBA

15

15

12

AUGUST

14-18 Fire Prevention Week 631-7711

14

Easter Egg Hunt Softball Complex 632-7704

Mother’s Day

22-26 29-31 Madhatters Summer Drama Camp • Memorial Auditorium • 632-7469

Madhatters Summer Drama Camp • Memorial Auditorium 632-7469

20

12

Humane Society Golf Whitetail Run • 612-382-8635

02

Youth Pancake Breakfast Sunnybrook Park 632-7704

M-State Graduation WDC Middle/High School 631-7800

19

Sunnybrook Stomp-Walk/ Run Sunnybrook Park 639-3949

15

10

Lions BBQ • BN Park 631-1228

Sidewalk Sales Wadena Businesses 632-7704

Knob Hill Banquet Wadena Elks Lodge 621-9908

Wadena Rotary Fine Arts Banquet • WDC Middle/High School

18

01

13

06

England Prairie Fall Pancake Supper • England Prairie 320-594-3034

16

Ducks Unlimited Wadena Elks Lodge 640-0300

Humane Society Spaghetti Dinner • VFW Post 3922 631-1922

29

Auto Value Open House Auto Value • 631-1070

30

02

Annual Princess Warrior Run Tapley Park

13

Madhatters Presents United Methodist Church

Pastor’s Breakfast Immanuel Lutheran Church 632-7704

28

OCTOBER

3-5

02

WDC Homecoming WDC High School • 632-2300

Enduro Races Wadena County Fairgrounds 639-0750

14

MAY

27

14

Spring Begins

TCHC Wellebrate WDC Middle/High School 631-3510

Wings & Wheels Over Wadena Wadena Airport 639-4769

Parade • Downtown 632-7704

St. Patrick’s Day

29

29

13

20

Wadena-Deer Creek Prom WDC Middle/High School Gym 632-2300

23-27 WDC Homecoming Week WDC Schools • 632-2300

Farmers Market • BN Park 631-1534

17

27

Someplace Safe 60 Minute Fun Run WDC High School Practice Field • 631-3311

TBA

Town & Country Breakfast BN Park • 632-7704

St. Ann’s Springfest • St. Ann’s 631-1593

29

Enduro Races Wadena County Fairgrounds 639-0750

14

26

St. Ann’s Family Fall Festival St. Ann’s • 631-1593

09

Saddle Up For Cure Garage Sale Wadena Elks Lodge 631-9908

Easter

TBA

JULY

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

21

Enduro Races • Wadena County Fairgrounds • 639-0750

JUNE

14

APRIL

23

16

Fathers Day

20

Waderna County Mutton Basting Wadena County Fairgrounds 639-0750

20-23 Wadena County Fair Wadena County Fairgrounds 639-0750

17

21-23 Kruzin 4 Kidz Garage Sale Wadena Elks Lodge 631-9908

18

21

Bulls and Barrels Wadena County Fairgrounds 639-0750

23,24,25 England Prairie Showdays England Prairie 320-594-3034

21

Band “Dirt Road Dixie” Wadena County Fairgrounds 639-0750

28

22

Truck and Tractor Pull Wadena County Fairgrounds 639-0750

22

Band “Midwest Mayhem” Wadena County Fairgrounds 639-0750

23

23

Enduro Races Wadena County Fairgrounds 631-1853

Back to School Open House WDC Schools • 632-2155

SEPTEMBER

NOVEMBER

02

Labor Day

03

First Day of School

TBA

Memorial Best Ball Whitetail Run • 631-7718

08

Miss Wadena Pageant Memorial Auditorium 631-1297

08

Enduro Races Wadena County Fairgrounds 631-1853

Kids Christmas Party Wadena Elks Lodge 631-9908

19

Demo Derby Wadena County Fairgrounds 639-0750

12

Christmas Tea Open House Historical Society 631-9079

TBA

Empty Stocking Program WDC High School 430-0041

Chili Cook-Off Downtown • 632-7704

14-20 Whiskey Creek Film Festival Cozy Theatre • 631-1201

DECEMBER

Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019 | 5

A City of Parks Black’s Grove ( (33825 620th Ave. • 1 ¾ m miles west on Hwy. 29, turn rright on 620th Ave. and go about ¾ mile.) a LLog picnic shelter, hiking, cross ccountry skiing, horse trails and mountain biking. Primitive rest m rrooms available at this scenic nature park. n

Fairgrounds ((400 Ash Ave. NW)

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

JJohn Ehlen Playground ((716 3rd St SE) S Swing sets, playground equipment, open ball field, e basketball court, picnic b sshelter, rest room.

NW Playground ((600 1st St NW)

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.

17 5th St SW, Wadena (218) 632-7777 www.facebook.com/MaslowskiWellnessResearchCenter

wadenawellness.com

R room, playground, picnic Rest area. BMX biking, skateboarding, a ball field, open skating, basketball, shelter, rest room.

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

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.

6 | Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019

Sunnybrook Campground (210 Harry-Rich Drive) Camping, rest rooms, showers, dump station, laundry facilities, ducks, geese, buffalo and deer. Playground equipment, horseshoe pits, frisbee golf, fishing. 8 AM – 8 PM. 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, rest room, 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 and the new “Chautauqua�

2019 marks the 29th 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 10 and 11. Gates open both days at 10 AM and admission is $10 for both days of the festival. Kids 12 and under admitted free if accompanied by an adult. Family groups of any size are admitted with one low $25 entrance fee.

Have you ever wanted to really practice the traditional arts that are demonstrated every year at the festival? Last year the “Chautauqua� was introduced to allow everyone the opportunity to experience the traditional arts hands-on.

Using two large tents as well as the newly completed gazebo anyone can try their hand at a traditional art form. This year that will include Ojibwe flute, song writing and ukulele taught by Curtis and Loretta, pit-fired pottery, barn quilt painting, storytelling, blacksmithing, and birch bark canoe construction. Details about these classes will be available on the Old Wadena website beginning May 1, 2019.

Curtis and Loretta As always 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. Or you can order a plain fry bread or one with a dash of cinnamon sugar.

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.

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. All the details are at www. oldwadenarendezvous.org.

2019 W hiskey Creek Film Festival The Whiskey Creek Film Festival screens films selected from the best current cinema in the nation from Friday, September 13 – Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Wadena’s Cozy Theatre. The Festival will show seven award-winning films in current release.

One of these will be screened at no cost to families.

This year the “Made in Minnesota� category for the Festival will solicit short films (no longer than three minutes) that help to tell the story of Wadena and the region. There will be no fee to enter, and all films must be submitted as a DVD. Details about this exciting new part of the Festival are available on our web page, www.whiskeycreekfilmfestival.org.

Whiskey Creek has become a must-attend art event every fall in Wadena, and this year marks the Festival’s 15th 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 April 1, and can be purchased at the Cozy Theatre, Oma’s Bread in Wadena, the Cultural Center in New York Mills, and Beagle and Wolf Books in Park Rapids. Tickets are also available online by following the link on the Festival website. The link for ticket sales for this year’s Festival will be active beginning August 1, 2019. Tickets for single movie screenings are available only at the Cozy box office.

Wadena Restaurants will feature Festival specials during the week. Just as they did last year, Oma’s Bread will serve their wonderful quiches and kuchen on the Pemberton Law Office lawn across from the Cozy under the Festival hospitality tent.

Read about last year’s Festival on the website. Details about 2019 will be posted June 1, 2019. Ask any questions about the Festival by writing to info@ whiskeycreekfilmfestival.org.

"VUP 7BMVF ÂŻ 8BEFOB 5VY[O 1LMMLYZVU >HKLUH 45

:[VYL /V\YZ V\YZ 4VU -YP HT ! WT T ! WT :H[ HT WT WT

>LÂť]L NV[ [OL WHY[Z >LÂť]L NV[ [OL ZTHY[Z Y[Z ÂŽ H\[V]HS\LZ[VYLZ JVT ^HKLUH

Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019 | 7

Activities

Wadena Hockey Club

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.

• 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 AM – 11 AM • Wednesday Men’s League from 11 AM – close.

• PGA golf lessons available.

Subway • Drive Thru

6]VQKQXIT 5QY]WZ <\WZM

981 N. Jefferson St. • Wadena

(218) 631-7151 OPEN Mon - Fri 8am - 10pm Sat 8am - 9pm • Sun 9am - 9pm

Whatever the Special Occasion Wadena VFW Post 3922 Welcomes You

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.

Check Our Specials!

/V\YZ! H T W T 4 :H[ /^` >HKLUH

^HKLUHSPX'HY]PN JVT

Hwy. 71 North Wadena

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

(218) 631-3351

Reasonable Rates.

Open 7 Days a Week

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

8 | Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019

Celebrating the Arts Wadena Memorial Auditorium Built in 1934, the Wadena Memorial Auditorium is a cultural and historic landmark that provides countless hours of community and regional enjoyment. The auditorium has been restored in the beautiful art-deco style of the 1930s. As the community and school’s center for the performing arts, it is one of Wadena’s most appreciated assets.

Wadena-Deer Creek High School’s Drama Department’s Fall play and One-Act play rehearse and perform at the Auditorium. Their performances have received “superior” ratings at the State OneAct Festival six times, as well as 11 appearances at State. The community theater group, Wadena Area Madhatters, also perform in the auditorium. In addition, they offer a summer theater camp for area youth. Other groups who frequently use the auditorium include the Wadena Area Concert Association Series of concerts, Prairie Fire Theatre, Miss Wadena Scholarship Pageant and many others.

Beginning the summer of 2018, the Auditorium, along with adjoining WDC Elementary, began a $14.75 million remodel, which will be completed in two phases over the next two years.

To book an event, contact Mary Fix at the Wadena-Deer Creek High School office at (218) 632-2381.

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 PM 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, 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,” “The Sound of Music,” “Wizard of Oz,” “On Golden Pond,” and “Nunsense.” Our latest dinner theatre was “The Kitchen Witches.” 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.”

“Believe” cast www.madhattersinc.org or on Facebook – Wadena Madhatters Community Theater. Watch for “The Haunting of Hill House,” among others.

Summer drama camp will be held July 22 – August 2, 2019.

The free performance showcasing the campers’ work will be held August 2 at 7:00 PM at W-DC High School due to ongoing renovations at the Memorial Auditorium. Robin Jensen will direct this year’s camp, with a theme of ‘You’ve Got a Friend.’ Tuition is $100 for the two-week camp and sponsorships are available.

Contact Deb Fitzsimmons at dfitzsimmons@charter.net for more information. The Showcase is open to the public. Check out our additional audition and 2019 production information at Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019 | 9

Places of Interest Wadena County Museum and Genealogy Research Center “Minnesota Voices”, a free noontime program is held the third Thursday of the month at noon. It features an eclectic line-up of writers, entertainers, and characters from history. Bring a lunch or just come for coffee. Check the website for more information.

In addition, 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.

Open Year Round – Tuesday-Saturday 10-4 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 and more. A public access computer is available for use by patrons and a 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 an Historic Carnival held during Wadena’s June Jubilee plus a Living History Day held each year at the museum.

In September, Minnesota Archaeology week is celebrated with new exhibits and programs each year. Stories about the Fur Trade Era in Wadena County are now available on MNopedia, Minnesota’s online encyclopedia.

More information about upcoming programs and exhibits is available on the web at www.WadenaCountyHistory.org.

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 AM to 4:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday or by appointment. For information phone (218) 631-9079 or email 603wchs@arvig.net Our new bookstore features over 150 titles with an emphasis on the history of the area. Come sit in the lobby and browse our collection of books

by Minnesota writers.

Coffee is always on. Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM.

10 | Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019

Maslowski Wellness Center

17 5th St SW Wadena (218) 632-7777 www.wadenawellness.com

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, state-of-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 direction? Give our Fitness On Demand a try, a digital program containing 150+ on the spot instructor led fitness classes, or, 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. wadenawellness.com or feel free to give us a call at (218) 632-7777.

One Company. Endless Possibilities.

888.632.8844 | spectrummrks.com

(218) 631-1068 100 JUNIPER AVE. NW • WADENA, MN Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019 | 11

Community Profile AREA COMMUNICATIONS & UTILITIES Telephone

Electric

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

Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative ..............(218) 631-3120 Wadena Electric and Water Department ..........(218) 631-7712 Dave Evans, Superintendent

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

Wastewater Treatment Type .....................Mechanical Plant Capacity of Plant................... 750,000 gal/day Average Demand .................. 500,000 gal/day

Radio

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

KSKK/KVKK ...........................(218) 631-3441 KPRW ...................................(218) 346-4800 KWAD/KNSP/K106 .................(218) 631-1803

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

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

Water Water Source ........................................Wells Storage Capacity ....................... 750,000 gal.

Pumping Capacity ....................1,300 gal/min.

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

Cable TV

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

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

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

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

Sebeka Menahga E ONLIN N IO VERS LE B A IL A AV

Review Messenger MARJON PRINTERS, INC.

Â&#x2021;+RPHWRZQ 1HZV Â&#x2021;/RFDO +XPRU Â&#x2021;/RFDO +LVWRU\ Â&#x2021;$GYLFH Â&#x2021;&RPPHQWDU\ Â&#x2021;6SRUWV Â&#x2021;6FKRRO 1HZV Â&#x2021;(YHQWV Â&#x2021;)HDWXUH $UWLFOHV Â&#x2021;$GYHUWLVLQJ

Over 60 years of serving the community.

6HEHND Â&#x2021; 0HQDKJD Â&#x2021; website: www.reviewmessenger.com

MAKING EVENTS MEMORABLE

218-3EVENTS (218-338-3687) | parkersprairie@grandstay.net www.grandstayparkers.com | prairieeventcenter.com 12 | Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019

202 South Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 Phone 218-631-3294

GAYLE TABERY

Wadena is an Ojibway word meaning â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Little Round Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. 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 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wadenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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 13,843.

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

There are around 200 businesses in the Wadena area with more than 20 communities located within 20 miles, Wadena serves as a retail trade center for people in central Minnesota.

Wadena Facts POPULATION Area Census

D

iversity provides the strength of Wadenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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

Walmart

Retail

280

Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools

Elementary & Secondary Schools

195

Mason Brothers Co.

Wholesale Grocers

185

Russ Davis Wholesale

Wholesale Produce

121

Homecrest Outdoor Living

Leisure Furniture

110

Polman Transfer

Local Trucking w/o Storage

95

Wadena TimberRoots

Sawmill and Planning Mills, General

80

Minnesota State Community & Technical College

Vocational School

75

Wadena SuperOne

Grocery Store

63

with an innovative presence in senior care.

extraordinary legacy

We provide a family of services: â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

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 618 Jefferson Street, Suite 1, Wadena, MN 56482 Alexandria, MN:

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 Park Rapids, MN:

Crystal Brook ...................................... (218) 699-3605 1006 Crocus Hill Street

Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019 | 13

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

41 units 14 Units 10 Units 43 Units

Weekly Newspaper KWAD, KNSP, KSKK K106, KSKK Local Ch. 8

AM Radio Stations FM Radio Stations Charter Cable TV Library Wadena City Library

Kitchigami Regional Library System

Transportation 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

1,526

Multiple Family Units

424

Mobile Homes

34

Owner Occupied

77%

2017 Residential Building Permits

0

Estimated Market Value 2017 Payable 2018

Proposed Property Tax Rates For Payable 2018

Commercial & Industrial

Municipal Tax Rate

55.799%

County Tax Rate

86.113%

School Tax Rate

19.622%

Residential (including apts.)

Other

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 South, Wadena

46,702,600 124,449,400 2,810,100

Saturday, Nov. 30 9 a.m.

- 5Bags p.m.

Santa Claus Candy for Kids

• FreeClaus Horse Candy DrawnBags Carriage Rides Santa for Kids • Arts & Crafts Performing Artists • Music $$ Free Horse Drawn • Food Rides Carriage Admission Admission • Performing Artists Arts & Crafts $2 with food For information call donation Music • Food

13

218-632-7704 or 877-631-7704

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

888.330.8482 | mycmcu.org

14 | Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019

Memorial Auditorium Memorial Auditorium Elementary School, West, Wadena W-DCW-DC W Elementary y School, , Hwy Hwy y2929 West, , Wadena

Agriculture

W

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 125th Annual Wadena County Fair will be held June 20 – 23, 2019 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) 639-3618.

Enduro Races will be held at the Fairgrounds June 23, July 14, August 18, September 8.

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 PM 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 AM this market is at BN Park and runs July – September.

Visit us on Facebook at WadenaFarmersMarket or for more information contact Les Schwartz (218) 639-1941.

midwestmachineryco.com 62505 US Hwy 10, Wadena

(218) 631-2311

Apply Online!

• Simple • Car Loans • Fast • Personal Loans • Convenient • Home Financing Locations: Bluffton • Deer Creek Wadena

Toll Free: 218-631-1860

www.wadenastatebank.com

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday – Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019 | 15

Development Organizations Directors George Deiss, President Terry Lynk, Director Bill Stearns, Vice President Kyle Davis, Director Kelly Wong, Director Jeff Browne, Director Wade Miller, Director Janette Bower, City Administrator Jeff Pederson, Legal Counsel Dean Uselman, Executive Director (218) 631-7710

WADENA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 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 35 years of â&#x20AC;?Creating Conditions for Doing Business.â&#x20AC;?

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

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, a strong local community and technical college, a growing state-ofthe-art health care facility, and excellent recreational facilities, the support services for progressive businesses are in place.

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

â&#x20AC;&#x153;

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;CREATING CONDITIONS FOR DOING BUSINESS.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Wadena Development Authority Board of Directors is made up of business volunteers concerned about the

â&#x20AC;&#x153;

long-term economic vitality of the Wadena community.

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

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 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 WadenaDeer Creek, Staples-Motley, Verndale, 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creating Conditions for Doing Businessâ&#x20AC;? 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.

Smith Furniture & Carpet Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your Satisfaction Measures Our Successâ&#x20AC;?

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

(218) 631-2301 â&#x20AC;˘ (888) 557-6484 smithfurnitureandcarpet@gmail.com www.smithfurnitureandcarpet.com

We bring energy into the community! â&#x20AC;˘ Energy advice for home & business â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Improve-Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; loans

!

â&#x20AC;˘ Power plant tours â&#x20AC;˘ Economic development loans www.toddwadena.coop

16 | Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019

www.facebook.com/ToddWadenaElectricCooperative

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.

Service Master Master Service

ServiceMaster Clean of Wadena (218) 631-1094

• Residential / Commercial • Housekeeping Services • Carpet and Upholstery • Mold Remediation New Construction Cleanup • • Window Cleaning • InstaScope Mold Detection • Janitorial Services • Fire & Water Disaster Restoration Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019 | 17

Education WADENA-DEER CREEK PUBLIC SCHOOLS Elementary Education Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary serves students in preschool through grade 4.

WDC’s commitment to each child begins with preschool for 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds, All-Day, Every-Day Kindergarten and small class sizes which allow for individualized and differentiated instruction. In addition to dedicated, caring classroom teachers, our students receive additional instruction in: Music, Art, Physical Education, Technology, Special Education services, and bully prevention.

remodel. The work will be completed in two phases over the next two years.

WDC Elementary, in partnership with area service organizations, offers a wide range of curricular and extracurricular activities for students during the school day, after school, on some Saturdays, and during the summer.

Beginning the summer of 2018, Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary and adjoining Memorial Auditorium will undergo a $14.75 million

Because of dedicated teachers and parent volunteers, the following activities are available for students in grades K-8: Band (grade 5-6), Science Fair (grades 5-6), Spelling Bee (grades 5-8), School Patrol (4th grade), Girl Scouts, Boy/Cub Scouts, Dance Class, 4-H Clubs, Tae Kwon Do, Savings Program, Drama Camp, and seasonal programs for grades K-6: Hockey, Wrestling, Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Wrestling and Golf.

have articulation agreements with schools in the MN Community and Technical College system. WDC offers advanced and rigorous courses in industrial arts, English, FACS, social studies, world languages, math, science, technology, and audio/visual arts. WDC has a comprehensive curriculum and elective program for every student of every interest.

Middle / High School Wadena-Deer Creek Middle / High School provides educational opportunities for students in academics, fine arts, athletics, and leadership to approximately 600 students in grades 5-12. WDCHS teachers and staff are student centered and focused on our mission of Building a legacy of excellence… one student at a time. Our state-of-the-art building was built in 2012 after an F4 tornado severely damaged our high school in 2010. WDC High School’s indoor and outdoor facilities are second to none. The middle/high school is located on a scenic 50-acre campus in southwest Wadena. It is a great place to learn!

WDC High School offers approximately 100 different course offerings. Our “Senior to Sophomore” program provides juniors and seniors the option of taking up to 30 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 & II, College Algebra, College Trigonometry, College Calculus and Central Minnesota CEO program. WDC also offers 4 classes that

Students in grades 7-12 are involved a variety of competitive sports, including volleyball, football, wrestling, basketball, cheer leading, baseball, softball, dance line, hockey, tennis, cross country, golf and clay target league.

There are also many clubs, organizations, and fine arts activities, including Drama, Instrumental and Vocal Music, Speech, Knowledge Bowl, Business Professionals of America (BPA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), all for student participation.

Wadena-Deer Creek Schools 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 WDC’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 by visiting our school website: www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us, Facebook page at Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools, and Twitter @WDCSchools.

18 | Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019

WDC CHILD CARE

W

adena-Deer Creek School District offers quality extended-day child care programs – Little Kids Club for 16 months to school-age children located at M State campus as well as Kids Krew for children in Kindergarten to sixth grade at the elementary school. Both are open from 6 AM to 6 PM. during the school year and summer months.

T

he goal of our childcare programs is to provide a safe, recreational environment where children develop friendships and enhance their skills to be respectful, caring, responsible, honest and fair.

If you have questions, contact Jennifer Ness at (218) 6397105 or jness@wdc2155. k12.mn.us.

Education Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools • Independent School District #2155 District Office: 632-2155 www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us Wadena-Deer Creek 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 gardening,

ECFE and Preschool 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

cooking, 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) 632-2323 or by email: dcantleberry@wdc2155.k12. mn.us or visit www.wdc2155.k12.mn.us.

Try a FASTER Speed Today!

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

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.

dad, learn, and have fun! A quality preschool stimulates your child’s imagination and physical, social and emotional development.

Enroll today by calling WDC Elementary at (218) 632-2364.

Announcing the all new 1 Gigabit Fiber Optic Internet. That’s 1000 Mbps....100x FASTER than regular broadband.

That’s the Giglife. www.wcta.net/giglife 800-945-2163 | 218-837-5151 | www.wcta.net

SCHULLER FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES Joseph & Meg Schuller, Owners

(218) 631-3632

205 4th St. SW • Wadena

Here to assist with your pre-planning, pre-funding and at-need funeral arrangements, providing a wide spectrum of funeral services including traditional, cremation, and alternative service arrangements.

www.SchullerFamilyFH.com ZZZ ZDGHQDQRUWKVLGHÁRUDO FRP

Serving Wadena, Verndale, Bertha and the surrounding communities.

Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019 | 19

Education SONRISE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL classroom sizes help teachers to focus on each student’s learning style, building confidence in students as they achieve their individual goals.

Private School SonRise Christian School 385-3774 Grades Pre K-12

We are ACSI licensed to provide the best quality, Christian education for each student.

SonRise Christian School is a Christcentered, student focused learning environment.

We believe each child is a gift from God possessing talents and abilities to fulfill a purpose in life. fe. We help them define that d purpose and discover how w 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 um 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 are internet accessible. Our small

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) 385-3774.

If you would lilike to tour our school or more information, call the request m school at (218) 385-3774 or our website at visit o www.sonrisechristian ww schoolmn.com. sc SonRise Christian School S is located 6 miles west of Wadena on Highway 10.

Address: SonRise Christian School 35305 585th Ave. Bluffton, MN, 56518.

Email: office@sonrisechristian o schoolmn.com sc

Adult Basic Education 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.

Internet

TV

Phone

DAILY BUFFET

888.99.ARVIG | arvig.com

Security

Computer Repair

Hot Homestyle Breakfast Fireplace and Kitchenette Suites Meeting Space • Wifi (218) 631-1580 •www.americinn.com

20 | Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019

Mon-Fri 11-2 & 5-8 • Sat 11-8 DOWNTOWN WADENA

631-2145

Delivery Available

Hit Country | High School Sports | Minnesota Twins News, Sports, Weather 24 Hours a Day

Education M STATE COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE Affordable prices. Fifteen hands-on programs. More than 300 online courses. University transfer options. You’ll find it all at M State’s Wadena campus, including: Our Cosmetology students get training in the latest in hair, skin and nail care. Set up an appointment for their many services in our campus salon at (218) 631-7805.

Massage Therapy students learn the fundamentals of effective, professional massage treatments. Enjoy reduced-priced massages by making an appointment at (218) 631-7839.

Our two Nursing programs are the Generic Option degree, for students with no previous nursing experience seeking to become registered nurses, and

are offered on our Wadena campus, and a diploma is offered at our satellite location in Baudette.

the Advanced Standing degree for LPNs advancing to become registered nurses.

Pharmacy Technology students get training to assist registered pharmacists with both technical and clinical pharmacy duties. Courses are online, with required hours in our state-of-the-art lab in Wadena.

Electrical Technology students learn to build, install, maintain and repair the electrical systems that provide heat, light and power for residential, commercial and industrial structures.

Our Electrical Line Worker Technology program provides hands-on experience in all phases of power line construction and maintenance.

AAS and diploma programs

You Belong Here

What does the future hold for you?

At M State, we see a success story for every student.

We welcome students from all walks ks of life, and our faculty and staff are dedicated to helping all our students nts achieve their dreams. If you want a college where you’ll feel like you belong, look to M State.

Your future can start here!

A SUCCESS STORY FOR EVERY STUDENT.

Gas Utility Construction and Service trains students to install, maintain and operate the high- and low-pressure natural gas distribution systems that supply customers nationwide. Strong industry demand prompted the program’s creation in 2015.

Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning/Commercial Refrigeration students learn the skills for an in-demand career in residential and light commercial heating, ventilation, ducting, air conditioning and refrigeration.

Exciting things are happening this summer on the Wadena campus thanks to funding

by the 2017 Legislature, with construction of a new library in underutilized space and Student Development Services consolidated into one convenient location. In our nursing department, private donations raised by M State Foundation and Alumni are funding lab renovations.

Visit our website at minnesota.edu for more information about programs and upcoming events.

greimanprinting@gmail.com ZZZ JHWVWXIISULQWHG FRP

“As a first-generation college student “A and a 1997 graduate of M State, I know first-hand how this college helped me shape my dreams into success.

As the President of M State, I want A eevery student to realize their dreams and experience their success stories in becoming their best selves.”

Dr. Carrie Brimhall President, M State 1997 Graduate LEARN more. EARN more. minnesota.edu

DŝŶŶĞƐŽƚĂ ^ƚĂƚĞ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ĂŶĚ dĞĐŚŶŝĐĂů ŽůůĞŐĞ͕ ŵĞŵďĞƌ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ DŝŶŶĞƐŽƚĂ ^ƚĂƚĞ ƐLJƐƚĞŵ͕ ŝƐ ĂŶ Ăĸ ƌŵĂƟ ǀĞ ĂĐƟ ŽŶ͕ ĞƋƵĂů ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚLJ ĞĚƵĐĂƚŽƌ ĂŶĚ ĞŵƉůŽLJĞƌ͘

Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019 | 21

Partners for a Healthy Wadena Region

What do 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 both projects that Partners for a Healthy Wadena Region spearheaded.

The street light project is complete, and 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.

Walk in, Mail in, Call in, Click in®

22 | Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019

• 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 • 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 • Roller Skating Rink • 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

Boredom is not allowed!

Wadena Area Churches Assemblies of God Wadena Assemblies of God Church 419 1st St NW Wadena, MN 56482 631-2896 wadenaassembly.com Pastor Michael Maroney

Baptist

Episcopal St. Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church

22 Dayton Ave. SW P.O. Box 175 Wadena, MN 56482 631-3928 Cell: 640-2999 Administrative Assistant Sandra Gould

Grace Connection

17 5th St SW Wadena, MN 56482 639-5666 Pastor Jeff Heisler mygraceconnection.com

First Missionary Baptist Church 222 3rd St NE Wadena, MN 56482 639-9019 Pastor Ed Lewis

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

Catholic St. Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Ch. 514 1st St SE Wadena, MN 56482 631-1593 Father Aaron Kuhn Deacon Jerry Snyder bpieck@saintanns.net

Christian & Missionary Alliance Wadena Alliance Church

1428 Jefferson St S Wadena, MN 56482 631-3563 Pastor Steve Hammer

Jehovahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Witness Wadena Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses Kingdom Hall 625 3rd St NW Wadena, MN 56482 631-1006

Lutheran Zion Free Lutheran Church (AFLC) 602 Jefferson St S Wadena, MN 56482 631-2741 Pastor Curt Emerson

Immanuel Lutheran Church (ELCA)

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

St. John Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)

Seventh Day Adventist Seventh Day Adventist Church

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

14711 125th Ave. Wadena, MN 56482 631-4030 Pastor Russell Meier

Methodist

United Church Of Christ

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

First Congregational United Church Of Christ

NonDenominational Epicenter Church

110 Colfax Ave. SW Wadena, MN 56482 Church 631-4646 Licensed Minister Cindy Lemke Licensed Minister Jim Stoneman

117-119 1st St. SE Wadena, MN 56482 631-5986 Pastor Robert Segovia

Come Worship with Us 3L]]DV Â&#x2021; %XUJHUV Â&#x2021; 6DODGV 3L]]DV Â&#x2021; %XUJHUV Â&#x2021; 6DODGV :UDSV Â&#x2021; 6RXSV :UDSV Â&#x2021; 6RXSV 'HOLYHU\ 'DLO\ D P &ORVH 'HOLYHU\ 'DLO\ D P &ORVH

ONLINE ORDERING

larrysfamilypizza.hungerrush.com

& C R E M AT I O N S E RV I C E S

M

Partnership

Our Mission

To empower people to achieve self-sufďŹ ciency Serving Mahnomen â&#x20AC;˘ Hubbard â&#x20AC;˘ Becker â&#x20AC;˘ Otter Tail â&#x20AC;˘ Wadena Counties

www.mahube.org

w w w. k a r v o n e n f u n e r a l h o m e . c o m Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019 | 23

Health ALL HEART IN ACTION AT TRI-COUNTY HEALTH CARE

Larry and Jo Anne Flom Jo Anne Flom of Baxter has experienced her fair share of medical emergencies. But through each one, she has been grateful that Tri-County Health Care has been close by her side.

While they were living in Henning in 2007,

her husband, Larry, began having an irregular heartbeat.

Jo Anne convinced him to go to the emergency room at Tri-County. He did so reluctantly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He walked in and said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know why Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m here. She made me come,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Jo Anne said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As she walked to him, she said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I know why youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your heart.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; She knew right away.â&#x20AC;?

That night, Larry suffered a massive stroke. Jo Anne rushed to his side as he was brought to the helicopter to be flown to Minneapolis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I grabbed his hand and said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Honey, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be there as soon as I can,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Jo Anne said.

He shed a single tear, which the doctors said was his first physical response since

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: â&#x20AC;˘ Family Services â&#x20AC;˘ Head Start & Early Head Start Sebeka Menahga E ONLIN N IO VERS LE AB AVAIL

â&#x20AC;˘ Budget Counseling â&#x20AC;˘ Energy Assistance â&#x20AC;˘ Child Care Training & Scholarships â&#x20AC;˘ Family Assets Savings Program â&#x20AC;˘ Housing & Rental Assistance â&#x20AC;˘ Weatherization â&#x20AC;˘ Retired Senior Volunteer Program â&#x20AC;˘ Family Health & Family Planning

â&#x20AC;˘ VITA Tax Preparation Assistance â&#x20AC;˘ Health Insurance & Medicare Counseling â&#x20AC;˘ Emergency Food & Shelter â&#x20AC;˘ Homemaking & Chore Services www.mahube.org Wadena Office (218) 632-3600

the stroke, according to Jo Anne.

After Larry spent 31 days in the hospital, Jo Anne had him transported back to TriCounty Health Care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He 1,000 percent recovered,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They taught me all sorts of things. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Go sit in the corner.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; It was teaching me so I knew what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m supposed to do at home. It was miracle after miracle, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think Wadena has changed at all.â&#x20AC;?

Indeed, Jo Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent experience with Tri-County Health Care was just as positive.

She has endured pain in her knee for quite some time, but Ben Robertson, M.D., knew exactly how to help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even drive that day, I was hurting so bad,â&#x20AC;? Jo Anne said of her recent trip to Tri-County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tears were coming, but the ladies were as careful as they could possibly be to be pain free to get the X-ray done.â&#x20AC;?

Then she sat down with Robertson to discuss her options. â&#x20AC;&#x153;God gives us good doctors, and we have to use our head and do what they suggest,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve thanked the Lord many, many times for Dr. Robertson. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say surgery. He gave me a choice.

Then he showed me how to exercise it. He showed me all of that and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t charge me any extra. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honesty. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caring for the patient. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was extremely impressed when I came down to Wadena that day. The minute you come in that door, the attitude is friendly and sweet. I was extremely pleased at how I was treated by everybody. It was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;may I help you to the elevator,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;may I take your coat.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; That is very, very important.â&#x20AC;?

Tri-County Health Care offers primary care, surgery, cancer care, diagnostic imaging, orthopedics, rehabilitation and more. For more information, call 218-631-3510 or visit TCHC.org.

Review Messenger MARJON PRINTERS, INC.

Â&#x2021;+RPHWRZQ 1HZV Â&#x2021;/RFDO +XPRU Â&#x2021;/RFDO +LVWRU\ Â&#x2021;$GYLFH Â&#x2021;&RPPHQWDU\ Â&#x2021;6SRUWV Â&#x2021;6FKRRO 1HZV Â&#x2021;(YHQWV Â&#x2021;)HDWXUH $UWLFOHV Â&#x2021;$GYHUWLVLQJ

6HEHND Â&#x2021; 0HQDKJD Â&#x2021; website: www.reviewmessenger.com 24 | Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019

COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE AND TRUCK REPAIR â&#x20AC;˘ Tires â&#x20AC;˘ Brake & ABS Service â&#x20AC;˘ Exhaust â&#x20AC;˘ Alignment â&#x20AC;˘ Suspension â&#x20AC;˘ Oil Changes 24 Hour Commercial Truck & Ag Tire Service HEARTLAND TIRE SERVICE, INC. 802 Ash Avenue NE, Wadena

218-631-2710

Health FAIR OAKS LODGE Fair Oaks Lodge is a 75-bed ed skilled nursing facility that specializes lizes in a continuum of care forr all people. They provide cutting ng 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 ocial include: skilled nursing, social py, services, recreation therapy, dent 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 overlooking the wooded grounds adjoining the park just across the creek. The mature oaks and winding creek provide a home to abundant wildlife. The 47-acre wooded campus creates a sense of serenity that lends itself to healing and rejuvenation.

Inside offers a chapel, beauty shop, and many other amenities. Fair Oaks Lodge has it all!

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.

KNUTE NELSON

Knute Nelson is your choice for a many adult healthcare services. Founded in 1948, Knute Nelson is focused on developing innovative programs and services that enhance the quality of life for adults. They are a non-profit, Christianbased organization that combines an extraordinary legacy with an innovative presence in adult services. Serving 29 counties

CONVENIENT TRANSPORTATION IN WADENA AND SURROUNDING AREA Since 2003, Friendly Rider has provided public transportation to North Central Minnesota. We connect people with their community, for work, school, shopping, appointments and more. We have seen increased ridership year after year with 2017 being a record year!

Over the past three years we have seen ridership increase from 45,174 rides in 2015 to 54,023

See us for all of your insurance needs

Ebner Insurance

in West Central Minnesota, Knute Nelson offers Home Care, Hospice, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, Memory Care, Care Center, Smart-Home 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.

20 Jefferson St S | Wadena MN 56482

rides in 2016 and to 66,409 riders in 2017!

So how do you ride the bus? Just call Friendly Rider to schedule your ride or reservations can be made online

through the Friendly Rider website. The bus picks you up in front of home or workplace and takes you where you need to go. New and expanding routes are regularly added

www.friendlyrider.com

to Friendly Rider’s service area. For more information please visit www. friendlyrider.com or call (218) 6315730. Friendly Rider is here to get you there.

Mon-Wed 6 AM – 6 PM Thu & Fri 6 AM – 10 PM Sat 9 AM – 3 PM Sun 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM Call (218) 631-5730 TO SCHEDULE YOUR RIDE!

229 Harry Rich Drive, Wadena

JEFFERSON Hearing Aid Center

218-631-3274 ebnerins@arvig.net

Brian Hillesland, BC-HIS 223 North Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482

(218) 631-4966

618 1st St. E. Park Rapids, MN 56470

· 1-800-631-4946

Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019 | 25

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 nonprofit 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 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

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 Thursday 9 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:45 AM Project Share is supported by private and business donations.

Someplace Safe works to create safer communities in West Central Minnesota by providing high quality crime victim services Someplace Safe is a nonprofit agency offering a myriad of services to victims and survivors of crime, families, and communities in a nine-county region in West Central Minnesota. Over 4,000 unduplicated local victims of crime are provided services each year through ten Advocacy Offices, five Parenting Time Centers, and two Thrift Stores located in Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, and Wilkin Counties.

Someplace Safe works to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault,

sexual exploitation, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and other crimes (including: stalking, elder abuse, identity theft, robbery, theft, etc.), as they navigate the social, emotional and economic impacts they face as victims on the path to becoming survivors.

The Someplace Safe Wadena Advocacy Office provides advocacy services to victims of all ages in a safe confidential atmosphere allowing victims and survivors to access trauma-informed, client-led services for themselves, their families, and their support systems.

Someplace Safe works to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual :H SURYLGH DGYRFDF\ VHUYLFHV WR DVVLVW YLFWLPV VXUYLYRUV exploitation, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and other crimes (including: stalking, IDPLO\ DQG IULHQGV ZKR KDYH EHHQ DIIHFWHG E\ elder abuse, identity theft, robbery, theft, etc.), as they navigate the social, emotional GRPHVWLF YLROHQFH VH[XDO DVVDXOW RU JHQHUDO FULPHV and economic impacts they face as victims on the path to becoming survivors.

All advocacy freeand and confidential.

All advocacyservices services are are free confidential Wadena (218) 631-3311 â&#x20AC;˘ 24 Local Hour Crisis Line (800) 974-3358 â&#x20AC;˘ someplacesafe.info 218-631-3311 Accessible services are including: interpreters, live chat, and text options 24available, Hour Crisis Line 800-974-3359

26 | Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, CLUBS & HOBBY GROUPS Many service groups including: â&#x20AC;˘ Lions â&#x20AC;˘ Rotary â&#x20AC;˘ VFW â&#x20AC;˘ Elks â&#x20AC;˘ American Legion â&#x20AC;˘ Wadena Women Volunteers â&#x20AC;˘ Hobby Club â&#x20AC;˘ Study, Garden, and Sportsmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clubs â&#x20AC;˘ Backcourt Club â&#x20AC;˘ Baseball Association â&#x20AC;˘ Boxing Association â&#x20AC;˘ Ag Society â&#x20AC;˘ Wadena Revitalization Committee â&#x20AC;˘ Clover Leaf Youth Partnership â&#x20AC;˘ Tri-County Hospital Auxiliary â&#x20AC;˘ PO Chapter AG

Government Wadena City

City Services

Mayor George Deiss

631-4305

City Administrator Janette Bower

City Administrative Center Janette Bower 631-7707

631-7707

Fire Department Chief Dean Uselman

631-7710

Police Department Chief Naomi Plautz

631-7700

City Library Librarian Renee Frethem

631-2476

Municipal Airport

631-7707

City Council Members Wade Miller

639-6649

Jessie Gibbs

639-2626

Bruce Uselman

639-0610

Mark Lunde

251-6501

Whitetail Run Golf Course Kevin Ross 631-7718

Public Protective Services Fire

20 members

Police

Nine full-time officers Six part-time officers One Secretary / Dispatcher

Sheriff

11 full-time officers 13 part-time

EMS Ambulance

Electric & Water Department Dave Evans, Superintendent 631-7712

13 full-time EMT 16 part-time paramedics Full ALS service Full-time Emergency Manager

City Attorney Jeff Pederson

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

631-7710

Housing & Redevelopment Authority Maria Marthaler, Director 631-7723

Wadena County Commissioners

Maslowski Wellness and Research Center Eric Robb, Manager

632-7777

Bill Stearns

631-2351

Sheldon Monson

640-3278

Jon Kangas

255-1952

Charles Horsager

639-4225

City Government Structure

Jim Hofer

894-1152

Organization

State of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Senator Paul Gazelka

(651) 201-3400 (651) 296-4875

State Representative John Poston (651) 296-4293

Mayor/Council

City Bonding Rating Comprehensive Land Use

Standard & Poors A+ Yes 2013

Recycling

Yes

Fire Insurance Rating Industrial plans approved by Planning Commission, City Council & Development Authority

5

County Services County Auditor/Treasurer Heather Olson

631-7784

County Assessor Lee Brekke

631-7781

Sheriff Department Sheriff Michael Carr, Jr.

632-6058

Highway Engineer / County Coordinator 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

Wadena County Solid Waste Household Hazardous Waste 631-7643 Social Services

631-7605

Wadena County Courthouse Vital Statistics & County Records, Passports, Birth & Death Certificates 631-7622 Wadena County Office Building Minnesota Extension Office

631-7623

US Post Office

631-2903

Environmental Office

631-7643

MN Workforce Center

631-7600

Veterans Service Office

631-7617

Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019 | 27

Products & Service 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) 631-6277 ahgrafix.com Greiman’s 209 Jefferson Square Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4321 Fax (218) 631-4282 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 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 Midwest Machinery 62505 US Hwy 10 Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2311 midwestmachineryco.com Northwest Aquatek Solutions 123 Jefferson S Wadena, MN 56482 (218 248-0502

APARTMENTS Commercial Apartments 218 S. Jefferson St. Wadena, MN 56482 218-631-7723 Humphrey Manor 311 SE 2nd St. Wadena, MN 56482 218-631-7723

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

ARTS AND CULTUR AL 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 The Meadows of Wadena 110 Hemlock Ave NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-3610 themeadowsofwadena.org

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

C ASINO

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

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

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

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

BANKS Central Minnesota Credit Union 80 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-5200 Fax (218) 632-5205 Mid-Central Federal Savings Bank 520 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1414 Fax (218) 631-1444 midcentralbank.com Wadena State Bank 304 1st St SE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1860 Fax (218) 631-2319 wadenastatebank.com

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

CHURCHES

CLE ANING Building Maintenance Systems, LLC 2209 Industrial Drive PO Box 123 Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3555 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

CONSTRUCTION Mark Stone Construction Co. 414 Bryant Ave SW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) (218) 631-2872

CR AFTS / CR AFT SUPPLIES Wal-Mart #4246 100 Juniper Ave NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1068

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

DELI SERVICES SuperOne 15 Aldrich Ave SW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3410 Fax (218) 631-1140 Wal-Mart #4246 100 Juniper Ave NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1068

28 | Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019

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 MN State Community & Technical College 405 Colfax Ave SW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-7800 Fax (218) 631-7904 minnesota.edu WDC Public Schools 600 Colfax Ave SW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-2155 wdc2155.k12.mn.us

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

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

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

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

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

GARBAGE SERVICES G&T Sanitation PO Box 186 Sebeka, MN 56477 (218) 837-5846 Long Prairie Sanitation 604 7th St NE Long Prairie, MN 56347 (320) 732-6464

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

Products & Services Directory 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

GIFT SHOPS Caring Hearts Boutique at Tri-County Hospital 415 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3510 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 15 Aldrich Ave SW 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 Mason Brothers 222 4th St NE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2220 Fax (218) 631-1167 Russ Davis Wholesale, Inc. 266 4th St NE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3070

HARDWARE / HOME & SPORTING GOODS Ace Hardware - Merickel’s 630 Ash Ave W Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3570 Fax (218) 631-3572 merickellumber.com 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 Weber’s Wadena Hardware 109 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2454 weberswadena.doitbest.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

HOME C ARE Beyond Homecare 445 3rd Ave NE Perham, MN 56573 (218) 346-7922 (218) 346-7955 Knute Nelson Homecare and Hospice 315 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-1335

HOME DECOR ATING Smith Furniture & Carpet, Inc. 302 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2301 Fax (218) 631-3991 Wal-Mart #4246 100 Juniper Ave NW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1068

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

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Waldahl, Lane 15468 Shady Acres Drive Wadena, MN 56482

INSUR ANCE

England Prairie Pioneer Club 28497 Owl Dr Browerville, MN 56438 924-4100 (320) 594-3034

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

Wadena Historical Society 603 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-9079 wadenacountyhistory.org

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 North Risk Partners 614 NE Ash Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-6103 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

LIBR ARIES Wadena City Library 304 1st St SW Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2476

LIQUOR/OFF SALE 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 Kern Electronics & Lasers, Inc. 1501 Industrial Dr Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2755 Fax (218) 631-3476 kernlasers.com

MEDIA

NURSERY

KPRW The Lakes 99 Five 235 W Main Perham, MN 56573 (218) 346-7596 Fax (218) 346-7595 lakesradio.net

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

KSKK FM 94.7, KVKK 11 SE Bryant Ave Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3441 Fax (218) 631-3414 kkradionetwork.com

Greiman’s 209 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4321

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 Leighton Broadcasting 1340 Richwood Rd Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218-847-5624 Review Messenger 112 MN Ave W Sebeka, MN 56477 (218) 837-5558 Fax (218) 837-5560 reviewmessenger.com Wadena Pioneer Journal 314 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2561 Fax (218) 631-1621 wadenapj.com

MEDIC AL SERVICES Jefferson Hearing Aid Center 223 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4966 Fax (218) 631-3801 Knute Nelson Homecare and Hospice 315 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-1335 knutenelson.org Tri-County Health Care 415 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3510 tricountyhospital.org

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 GrandStay Hotel & Suites 211 W Main St Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 (218) 338-3380 parkersprairie@grandstay.net grandstayparkers.com

OFFICE SUPPLIES

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

OPTIC AL Azure Vision Care 652 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1456 Fax (218) 631-3213 Midwest Vision Center 318 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-3300 Fax (218) 632-4020 midwestvisioncenters.com Wadena Eye Clinic 222 SE 1st St Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2020

ORGANIZATIONS BizWorks Monica Katzenberger (218) 640-2686 wadenabizworks@ gmail.com Newlife Support Group Emerson Ave SE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2324 Partners for a Healthy Wadena PO Box 355 Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-5999 Sourcewell (NJPA) 202 12th St NE Staples, MN 56479 (218) 895-4119 NJPACOOP.org 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 Lions PO Box 285 Wadena, MN 56482 Wadena Rotary Club PO Box 533 Wadena, MN 56482

Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019 | 29

Products & Service Directory 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

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 Realty PO Box 586 Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 632-6103 arleen@ paulsonagencyrealty.com

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 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 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

RESTAUR ANTS & BARS The Uptown 224 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 218-631-3498 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

SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY

Owly Coffee Co. 409 Ash Ave NW Wadena, MN 56482 218-632-8403

Greiman’s 209 Jefferson Square Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4321

Pizza Ranch Restaurant 106 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2145

Spectrum Marketing Services 204 1st St SE Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-4394 Fax (218) 631-1451 spectrummrks.com

Subway 981 N Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-7151 The Uptown 224 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 218-631-3498

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

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

SIGNS AH Grafix, LLC 33509 109th Ave Menahga, MN 56464 (218) 631-6277 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

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 56573 (218) 632-4227 arvig.com Charter Communications 308 S Jefferson Wadena, MN 56482 (800) 314-7195 charter.com 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

30 | Area Resource Guide & Chamber Membership Directory 2019

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 Hunke Transfer 310 Homecrest Ave. Wadena, MN 56482 218-631-4042 Polman Transfer 63425 Hwy 10 W Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-1753 polmantransfer.com Tony’s Transfer 1502 Reini Dr Wadena, MN 56482 (218) 631-2182

VARIETY STORE 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

WEB PAGE DESIGN Quantum Merchant Services 204 N Jefferson St Wadena, MN 56482 (888) 881-0657 ext. 705

YOUTH INTERESTS 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

4 Seasons of Adventure

CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOR MORE INFO: (218) 632-7704, (877) 631-7704

www.wadenachamber.com

Hwy. 71 North Wadena

EASTWOOD INN OF WADENA

AMERICINN® OF WADENA Toll-Free Reservations: 1-800-634-3444

BROOKSIDE MOTEL Toll-Free Reservations: 1-800-929-4603

EASTWOOD INN OF WADENA Toll-Free Reservations: 1-877-425-7026

americinn.com

brooksidemotel.org

eastwoodinnwadena.com

SUNNYBROOK PARK & CAMPGROUND 218-631-7707 Ext 204

TREE HOUSE

T GETAWAY

218-639-8017 or 218-639-2359

all heart

Caring for you isn’t just our purpose.

It’s our privilege.

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “All Heart”? Perhaps you feel warm and safe. Or comfortable and at ease. Maybe it gives you a sense of belonging and genuine connection with those who care for you. That’s what Tri-County Health Care is dedicated to giving you.

Whether you’re seeking primary care, an X-ray, labs or other services at our clinics, All Heart will be at the center of your care. It’s hearing a cheerful hello after you’ve had a rough morning. It’s leaving an appointment feeling confident and understood. It’s the nurse who makes the clinic visit not so scary for your little one. It’s the provider who, even at the end of the day, treats you as though you’re the very first patient.

Get the health care you deserve at Tri-County Health Care, just like Marlos Fisher, who values her care at the Wadena clinic.

4 Deerwood Ave. NW

218-631-3510

TCHC.org