Post Office Drop Box
COMMUNITY NOTICE: BLUE MAIL DROP BOX RELOCATION
We have been contacted by the Madelia Postmaster and asked to share an update with the community regarding the blue mail drop box.
The blue drop box will be moved from its current location at 1st St SW back to the Madelia Post Office, where it will be placed beneath the flagpole, as indicated by the red square on the image below.
Please note that this decision was made at a higher level within the postal service and was not a local decision made by our Madelia Postmaster.
We appreciate everyone’s understanding as this change takes place.
NOTE: we were not given an exact date the move will take place.
Hydrant Flushing
CITY OF MADELIA – HYDRANT & WATER MAIN FLUSHING NOTICE
The City of Madelia Water Department will begin flushing water mains and fire hydrants starting the week of October 12th.
💧 Why is this done?
- Hydrant flushing is a routine maintenance procedure that:
- Ensures adequate water flow for firefighters, residents, and businesses.
- Helps maintain water quality by clearing out iron and mineral deposits from the water mains.
- Keeps water lines open and flowing with minimal sediment buildup.
🔄 What to Expect:
- You may notice discolored water during or after flushing in your area.
- If this occurs, run your cold tap water for a few minutes until it clears up.
We appreciate your understanding as we work to maintain a safe and clean water system.
October 2026 Newsletter
Check out all the updates in this month’s City newsletter!
For ease of access, here are the links from the newsletter below:
ReGroup Emergency Notifications Sign Up: Regroup : Watonwan County, MN » Watonwan County Resident Sign-Up » Sign Up
Center Ave Reconstruction Project Page: www.madeliamn.com/center-avenue-reconstruction-project/.
Madelia School Bond Project Page: www.madelia.k12.mn.us/bond-projects/
Parking Lot Construction Update
🚧 PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 🚧
Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, September 21, 2026, on the parking lot behind True Value and extending down toward Pioneer Bank. They are projecting the project to take approximately 2 weeks.
As a result, parking in this area will be limited during construction. Anyone who normally parks in the lot that will be under construction will need to temporarily find alternate parking.
➡️ Overflow parking is available in the lot just west of the construction area, behind Veterans Park, and we encourage those needing longer-term parking to utilize this space.
We also ask that you please leave the parking stalls along Main Street open for business customers.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation while this work is underway! 🚧
Please keep in mind that construction schedules are tentative and may change due to weather, site conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances.
September 2026 Newsletter
Check out all the updates in this month’s City newsletter!
For ease of access, here are the links from the newsletter below:
ReGroup Emergency Notifications Sign Up: Regroup : Watonwan County, MN » Watonwan County Resident Sign-Up » Sign Up
Center Ave Reconstruction Project Page: www.madeliamn.com/center-avenue-reconstruction-project/.
