Overview
Wadena is in Northwestern Minnesota.
1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Wadena
Cozy Theatre
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 1°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Fargo)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BRD Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, Brainerd — 48 mi away. Directions
- STC Saint Cloud Regional Airport, Saint Cloud — 81 mi away. Directions
- MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 142 mi away (major hub). Directions
US Highways 10 and 71.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Understand
The town is known as the site of the Battle of Partridge River between Dakota warriors and French fur traders and their Ojibwe guides. The 1783 battle is recognized by historical markers in the Old Wadena County Park.
Get in
US Highways 10 and 71.
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Eat
Sleep
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