Wadena County accepting donations for healthcare providers
If you are interested in donating supplies to support local efforts during the COVID-19 outbreak, Wadena County is collecting supplies that may be needed to assist providers of health and emergency services. Donations are being collected at: Wadena County Highway Department, 221 Harry Rich Drive, Wadena, MN. Donation hours are: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Donations of the following items will be accepted: N95 masks, clear plastic face shields, safety goggles, safety glasses, disposable face masks, disposable protective gowns, new/unopened hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol), Clorox/Lysol disinfectant wipes and homemade cloth face coverings For instructions on making cloth face coverings visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html. If you have questions, please call Deputy Tyler Wheeler at 218-631-7795 or tylerw@co.wadena.mn.us., Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.