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TRANSIT SALES TAX NOTICE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1ST 2025 On September 24, 2024, the Watonwan County Board of Commissioners approved by resolution the establishment of a 0.5% Transportation Sales Tax. The tax is effective January 1, 2025, and will continue until revenues raised are sufficient to finance the identified transportation improvements. For more information, please [...]

The EDA meeting scheduled for 11/25/24 at 6:00PM, has been cancelled. The planning commission meeting will start at the regular scheduled time of 5:30PM, with workshop beginning at 6:30PM followed by regular council at 7:00PM.

The Compost Site is officially CLOSED for the season effective 11/21/2024.  For more information click here.

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The 2024 Candidate Forum was held on Thursday, October 3rd at the Madelia Government Center Council Chambers. The forum began at 7:00p.m. with Michelle VanHee as the moderator. Click here to view the forum.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the permanent closure of all Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in Minnesota, effective Wednesday, October 2, 2024. These centers have provided essential support for individuals and businesses recovering from the severe storms and flooding that impacted many Minnesota counties from June 16 through July 4, 2024. Business [...]

Exciting Changes Coming to Watona Park! We're redesigning Watona Park to better serve our community and protect it from future flood damage. Learn more about the Watona Park Master Plan, see what's in store, and stay updated on this important project. Visit our new webpage to explore the plans and sign up for updates: Watona [...]

NOTICE OF FILING FOR PUBLIC OFFICE The first day to file for candidacy for the City of Madelia General Election, which will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, is Tuesday, July 30, 2024 with the last day to file being Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Office to be voted on include: *Two (2) Council [...]

As an update, due to damages sustained from the flood, Watona Park will continue to be closed to the public. The campground will remain closed for the season. The golf course may reopen in the future but for now is still closed, please check our Facebook page for updates. At the present time the [...]

NOTICE OF KIDDIE POOL CLOSURE The City of Madelia regrets to announce the closure of the kiddie pool due to failing mechanics and infrastructure. We realize the inconvenience of the closure, but the safety of our staff and patrons is our number one priority.