Wadena County Sheriff's Office

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who laid down their lives for our country. May their memories and sacrifices never be forgotten!

05/21/2026

Along with Signing up for Smart911, now would be a good time for families to explore their emergency plans for the summer. Ready.gov is a great website to get information on emergency preparedness and has resources to teach your children about effective planning and preparedness. below is a link to the ready.gov kids, teen, and family's website.

https://www.ready.gov/kids

Disasters can happen anywhere, and everyone in the family can help prepare. Whether you’re a kid or teen, a parent or loved one, or work with youth, Ready Kids has tools and information to help prepare for before, during and after disasters.

05/21/2026

The Wadena County Sheriff’s Office is announcing the deployment of a new Mobile Alert System in partnership with RAVE Mobile Safety to enhance emergency communication with residents.
Residents of Wadena County are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts through Smart911 by visiting:
https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/login.action?pa=wadenaalerts
You can also search “Smart911/Wadena County” on any internet search engine.
This new system will be used to deliver important information during emergencies, including severe weather warnings and critical public safety alerts. By registering, residents can receive timely notifications that help them stay informed and take appropriate action when needed.
The Mobile Alert System may be used for:
• Severe weather alerts
• Emergency incidents and public safety threats
• Evacuation notices
• Other urgent situations affecting public safety
The Sheriff’s Office encourages all residents to sign up and ensure their contact information is up to date to receive alerts as quickly as possible.

If you experience difficulties during registration, please reach out to Emergency Management Director Tyler Wheeler at 218-631-7795 or by email at [email protected]

05/19/2026

Last week Deputy Garner, Deputy Wheeler, and Sgt Savaloja had the privilege to once again attend “Hooked on Fishing” events for area 4th graders from Menahga and Staples-Motley Schools. We look forward to this event every year and appreciate everyone’s hard to work to make everything come together. Not a lot of fish were caught, but we had plenty of laughs.

05/12/2026

In honor of National Police Week we salute our Deputies and Police Officers in Wadena County for always answering the call and protecting our communities. We also recognize those that have given the ultimate sacrifice. We remember their service, and their families.

2026 National Police Week What is National Police Week? National Police Week occurs every May, and in 2026, we will commemorate it with live, in-person events. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund will hold ceremonies, including the 38th Annual Candlelight Vigil, to honor the fallen o...

05/04/2026

For the 42nd year since its inception by President Reagan, we recognize Correctional Officer Week. Another “behind the scenes” job that doesn’t see much publicity, but is an incredibly important role within the Sheriff’s Office. We thank the men and women who show up to work every day to maintain a safe, secure, and efficient correctional facility. You are appreciated!

04/29/2026

Just in time for spring and summer riding, we have this beautiful Harley-Davidson motorcycle up for auction. Take a look at the link below if you're interested in bidding!

04/28/2026

Congratulations, Wayne! Thank you for 42 years of dedicated service- enjoy your retirement!

04/21/2026

The Wadena County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for our PAID summer internship program. Interested candidates should be enrolled in a post-secondary law enforcement education program. Applications will be reviewed and applicants selected will be notified of an interview date. Please help us spread the word to those you may feel are interested and be sure to apply by May 5th, 2026!

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04/17/2026

Scam information from our neighbors at the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office.