City Park

  Among the gems awaiting visitors to Wahkon is the City Park on the shores of Mille Lacs Lakes Wahkon Bay. The picturesque park is accessed just off the north end of Main Street… [more]

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Veteran’s Park

Veterans Community Walk of Honor Come stroll or sit a spell at Veterans' Park and you'll soon feel in touch with Wahkons history of service to community and nation. A fine resting spot… [more]

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Soo Line Trail

The Soo Line ATV Trail One of the unique charms of Wahkon is its easy access to the 126-mile Soo Line Trail. It's a year-round favorite of ATV riders, bicyclists, snowmobilers and cross… [more]

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Ellen Ruth

  The voyage of the Ellen Ruth to her final berth in a Wahkon park is a tale drenched in the fishing history of the lake. Visitors to Wahkon can find the impressive 42-foot… [more]

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Participate

  Your Participation in Our City Government is Welcome!   We encourage open communication with the public so please feel free to contact City Hall or individual council members… [more]

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LOCAL NEWS

2021 Wahkon Clean up Day June 5th; 8-11am

2021 Clean Up Day Flyer The Wahkon City Council hereby designates, Saturday, June 5th as SALLY DORAN MEMORIAL CLEAN UP DAY due to her dedication in promoting a clean & healthy community! Property owners within city limits may bring items to City Hall parking lot located at 151 - 2nd Street … [Read More...]

Burning Restrictions Start 3/21/21 at 8am

Restrictions take effect 3/31 at 8am.   ALL permit request can go to Onamia Forestry (320) 532-3137        Burning Restrictions Notice 2021.0331 … [Read More...]

ENTERTAINMENT

2021 Chili Cookoff – Cancelled

Due to the unknowns of the public health emergency, the fact we are heading into winter wherein medical experts state we have more chances of spreading/catching COVID-19, restricted capacity of patrons in the establishment, and the City has cancelled … [Read More...]

Image Gallery

Don't miss out on viewing our Image Gallery, many photos of Wahkon past and present.  We add photos throughout the year.  Always fun to see the history and recognize the beauty of our city, parks and the "big pond". … [Read More...]

Things to Do

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Soo Line Trail

The Soo Line ATV Trail One of the unique charms of Wahkon is its easy access to the 126-mile Soo Line Trail. It's a year-round favorite of ATV riders, bicyclists, snowmobilers and cross country skiers. This easy trail follows much of the Soo Line … Read More...

UPCOMING EVENTS

Updated Ordinances/Mayoral Declaration

2020-1 Mayoral_Emergency_Declaration Ord 2020-2 Amending Zoning Ord Ord 2020-1 Adopting Updated Zoning Fees DOCSOPEN-#660786-v1 … [Read More...]

Vets

Wahkon Veterans Park 100th Anniversary Ceremony Rescheduled

Don't forget to get your paver, deadline to order is 4-30-20. Walk to Honor Paver Request form: Walk to Honor Paver Form … [Read More...]

Lake Mille Lacs

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Lake Mille Lacs

At slightly more than 200 sq mi (132,000 surface acres ), Mille Lacs is Minnesota's second-largest lake. Its maximum depth is 40 feet, while much of the main lake falls into the 20 to 38 foot depth ranges. The northern half contains most of the … Read More...