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• Drastic Measures Brewing. Breweries.
• Northern Pacific Depot Museum. Speciality Museums.
• Sunnybrook Park & Shelters. ...
• Blacks Grove Park. ...
• Cozy Theatre. ...
• Firehouse Bar & Grille. ...
• Whitetail Run Golf Course. ...
• An Open Book.

What is Wadena known for?

With over 100 hand-painted murals decorating downtown buildings, Wadena depicts 1,000 years of Minnesota history known as the "Largest Puzzle in the World". The Alley Arts Committee beautified the alleys while creating an interesting tourist attraction.

Is Wadena MN Safe?

In Wadena, MN you have a 1 in 410 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 54 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft.

What is the crime rate in Wadena Minnesota?

The Wadena MN crime rate for 2018 was 98.14 per 100,000 population, a 59.35% decline from 2017. The Wadena MN crime rate for 2017 was 241.43 per 100,000 population, a 9.86% decline from 2015. The Wadena MN crime rate for 2015 was 267.84 per 100,000 population, a 38.78% increase from 2014.

Who was chief Wadena?

As chairman of the White Earth Chippewa from 1976 to 1996 and president of the larger Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Wadena was one of the state's more powerful and durable politicians.

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What was Wadena named after?

The town is named after Wadena, Minnesota, the place of origin of some early settlers of Scandinavian American descent. The town in Minnesota was in turn named after a Chippewa/Saulteaux Chief.

Is Wadena MN a good place to live?

There is much comfort in living in a small town like Wadena because there is a great community of people that come together to support one another. Wadena also has many great community resources to offer. Wadena is a small town that is a great place to raise your kids and get a great education from the local college.

When was the Wadena tornado?

10 Years Later, Wadena Community Remembers Tornado That Almost Destroyed The City. MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – It took place over a span of six hours on June 17, 2010. That's when 48 tornadoes swept through 22 Minnesota counties, stretching from Argyle in the northwest to Albert Lea near the Iowa border.

How many people died in the Wadena tornado?

A massive EF-4 tornado cut a quarter mile path of destruction through the city. Fortunately, no one was killed by the storm, but more than 30 people were treated for injuries. The tornado was over one mile wide at its peak and carried winds of up to 170 miles per hour.

What county is Wadena MN?

Wadena | Otter Tail County, MN.

Is Minnesota near New York?

The distance between New York and Minnesota is 1100 miles. The road distance is 1204.9 miles.