Wadena, meaning small round hill, is centrally located at the crossroads of US Highway 71 and US Highway 10. A community surrounded by numerous lakes and rivers, it has 10 well-maintained, beautiful parks. With over 403 businesses, Wadena serves as a retail trade center to 20 communities within 20 miles. The completion of a new airport facility in 1998 added another dimension to ever expanding opportunities in the community. A great place to live, a great place to be...Wadena

• Population of approximately 4,500
• 1,000 lakes within 50 miles
• The area is known for its outdoor recreation, including cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, canoeing, biking, hunting, golfing, roller blading, horseback riding and fishing
• Wadena Community Center - Fitness room, indoor ice rink
• Madhatters Community Theatre group
• 300 acres of parks
• Intramural Athletics
• Housing opportunities are nearby

Learn more about Wadena and the surrounding community by visiting:

http://www.wadena.org/

http://www.wadenapj.com/

Things you need to know

• Enrollment: 685
• Food Service Available on Campus
• Student Organizations - Student Senate, VICA, Nursing Club, Carpentry Club
• Support services available to promote student academic success

RSVP for a new student Orientation, Assessment, and Registration Session on the Wadena Campus

Check for current job openings at M State

Facility Information

Building Hours:

• M-Fri: 6:30am-10:00pm
• Sat 7:30am-4:30pm
• Sun Closed

Library Hours:

• M-TH 7:45 am to 7 pm
• Fridays 7:45 am to 3 pm
• Sat and Sun Closed

Bookstore Hours:

• M-Th 7:50am-11am 11:30am-3pm
• Fri-Sat-Sun: Closed

Hours are subject to change on weekends, holidays and summer sessions.

Address:
405 Colfax Ave SW
Wadena, MN 56482-1447

Local: 218.631.7800
Toll Free: 800.247.2007
Fax: 218.631.7901

From the South:

Take US Highway 71 North to Wadena. Follow Hwy 71 to Colfax Ave / MN Hwy 29.
Turn LEFT at Colfax Ave. Follow Colfax for 5 blocks. The main campus parking lot will be on the left.

From the East

Take US Highway 10 West to Wadena. Follow Hwy 10 to US Highway 71. Turn LEFT on Hwy 71. Follow Hwy 71 to Colfax Ave / MN Hwy 29. Turn RIGHT on Colfax Ave. Follow Colfax for 5 blocks. The main campus parking lot will be on the left.

From the West

Take US Highway 10 East to Wadena. Follow Hwy 10 to US Highway 71. Turn RIGHT on Hwy 71. Follow Hwy 71 to Colfax Ave / MN Hwy 29. Turn RIGHT on Colfax Ave. Follow Colfax for 5 blocks. The main campus parking lot will be on the left.

From the North

Take US Highway 71 South to Wadena. Follow Hwy 71 to Colfax Ave / MN Hwy 29.
Turn RIGHT at Colfax Ave. Follow Colfax for 5 blocks. The main campus parking lot will be on the left.

From the Southwest

If you're in the Fergus Falls / Alexandria area - take MN State Highway 29 north to Wadena. The main campus parking lot will be on the right as you enter Wadena's city limits.

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