City of Warroad
 

Warroad was once one of the largest Chippewa villages on Lake of the Woods.  The Chippewa fought a long and fierce war against the Sioux for the lake's rice fields.  Occupying the prairies of the Red River Valley, the Sioux would frequently invade the territory by way of the Red and Roseau Rivers, a route which ended at the mouth of the Warroad River.  This was the old “war road” from which the river and village derived their name.

Population
The City of Warroad with a population of approximately 1,700 is located in Roseau County. Population within 5 miles of Warroad is estimated at over 5,000.

Statistical Data for Warroad
 

Government
The City of Warroad operates under a statutory form of government consisting of a member City Council of which the Mayor is a voting member. City Council meetings are held on the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 5:15 pm. The City also has a full time City Administrator with Roseau being the county seat. For more specific information about the City of Warroad, contact the City Office at 218-386-1454.

Warroad City Office
121 Main Av NE
PO Box 50
Warroad, MN 56763
218-386-1454
warroad@mncable.net

 

Warroad City Utilities Office
218-386-1873
http://mncable.net/~citysupt/

Public Safety Facility
802 Cherne Dr. NW
PO Box 50
Warroad, MN 56763
Fire Dept: 218-386-1161
Police Dept: 218-386-2053  **24 Hour On-Call Officer 218-242-1851**

This new facility houses all city emergency services:  fire, police department and ambulance along with the DNR Regional Office.

The Warroad Police Department operates with 7 police officers; 5 fulltime, 1 part-time and one civilian employee. They provide 24 hour service for the City of Warroad.

Warroad’s ambulance service operates 24 hours per day and utilizes two ambulances. It is staffed by 25 volunteers. In 2000 the Warroad ambulance service was upgraded to Advanced Life Support (ALS) status. The fire protection consists of a 26 member crew with a town class rating of #7. The Warroad Rescue Unit is an advanced life support service qualified to address airway, cardiac, seizure and other life-threatening issues.  The EMS staff is comprised of individuals dedicated to the service of our area.
Offered to the community are health care related classes:
     * First Aid * CPR for adults, children and infants * CPR with AED * First Responder with State Certification * Emergency Medical Technician with State and National Certification *  For more information and/or to sign up for classes, please call the EMS office at 218-386-1161. 

Warroad Area Community Center

222 Virginia Av NE
218-386-2895

Meeting space and facility rental available.  Exercise room and senior meals call 386-4403. 

Warroad Public Library

www.nwrlib.org/warroad.htm
202 Main Av NE
PO Box H
Warroad, MN 56763
218-386-1283
Storyline: 218-386-3408

The $2 million facility contains more than 9,000 square feet of space providing room for up to 10,000 volumes. A meeting room is available for nonprofit use by the general public.  Wireless internet access for patrons along with computers with internet connection and printer.

Library Hours:  Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Saturday:  10 am to 5 pm
                           Tuesday - Thursday:  10 am to 8 pm          Sunday:  1 to 4 pm

Important Telephone Numbers

Emergency                                   911
Law Enforcement                        218-386-2053
Fire Department                          218-386-1161
Hospital/Ambulance                   218-463-2500
Sheriff's Department                   218-463-1421
Statewide Road Conditions      800-542-0220