Departments

Administration

Attorney

The County Attorney prosecutes civil and criminal cases on behalf of the citizens of Wadena County.

Community Corrections

Peruse corrections programs in the area.

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners have the responsibility of overseeing the management of the County's finances and resources.

County Extension

Court Administration

The Court Administrator's Office is responsible for actions of district court.

Emergency Management

The role of Emergency Management is to maximize the protection and promotion of public safety, health and welfare during large scale emergencies.

Employment

Employment

Family and Health Services

Friendly Rider

Volunteers, drivers, and other members of Friendly Rider Transit will provide safe, reliable, courteous, and cost-effective transportation to our passengers.

Highway

The Wadena County Highway Department is responsible for the construction and maintenance of approximately 481 miles of county state aid highways and county roads as well as approximately 84 bridges and large culverts.

Passport Acceptance Facility

Access contact information for the Passport Acceptance Facility.

GIS

The GIS Department is responsible for mapping a digital format all property boundaries within Wadena County.

Parks

Access campground information and reserve your campsite today!

Forestry Management

Forestry Management

Planning & Zoning

The Wadena County Planning and Zoning Department is responsible to administer and enforce the County Zoning Ordinance Number 1 and the Subdivision Ordinance Number 4.

Recorder

The Recorders Office is responsible for all the real estate records for properties located in Wadena County. Another important function of the Recorders Office is to protect and issue certified copies of Birth and Death Records.

Road Conditions

Solid Waste

This office manages the transportation and disposal of solid waste (trash) in Wadena County through several programs and facilities.

Sheriff

Learn about the Sheriff's Office divisions and services from the in jail custody list to the medication drop box.

Tax Payer Services

The Economic Alliance

Veterans Services

The Wadena County Veterans Services Officer performs such functions as acting as the veterans' primary advocate and resource and offers a wide variety of essential services for the county's veterans and dependents.