County Commissioners

Operating Rules and Guidelines for Board of Commissioners

Meetings

• 1st, and 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Wadena County Courthouse, 415 S Jefferson St, Wadena, MN 56482, Upper Level Small Courtroom 
• Board Workshop on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Wadena County Courthouse,
  415 Jefferson Street S, Wadena, Mn 56482, Lower Level Multi-Purpose Room
  
  

  2025 WADENA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

  Back row L to R, Bill Stearns, Jon Kangas, Bryan Winkels
  

  Front row L to R, Ron Noon, Murlyn Kreklau

  
  

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes 

Members

• Ron Noon,                     Vice Chairperson - District 1 
• Bryan Winkels,           District 2
• Bill Stearns,                  Chairperson - District 3
• Murlyn Kreklau,          District 4
• Jon Kangas,                  District 5

Responsibilities

The Board of Commissioners have the responsibility of overseeing the management of the County's finances and resources.  

Elections

Elections are held every 4 years in conjunction with federal and state elections.