News Flash

Generous Farmers Market Vendors Aid Local Food Shelf

The 2019 Elk River Farmers Market has come to an end, but we’d be remiss to go without mentioning the generosity demonstrated by many of our vendors throughout the season. Each week following the market, a representative from Community Aid Elk R...

169 Redefine Informational Open House, Oct. 29

You’re invited to join staff from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), City of Elk River and Sherburne County, on Tuesday, October 29 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Elk River City Hall (1306...

Underground Utility Flag Identification Guide

Driving around town, you’ll likely pass a yard or two containing a rainbow of small flags that comes as a result of underground utility marking required before an excavation project can occur. Whether the project is a large one that involves mac...

169 Corridor Undergoes Noise Measurement Testing

You may have noticed some action in the Hwy 169 corridor this week, as crews completed noise measurement testing in four separate locations as part of the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT)169 Redefine project. Noise measurements a...

Elk River Flag Runners Donate $4,400 to City

Elk River HRA Offers Rehabilitation Loans to Homeowners

The City of Elk River has financing available for homeowners to make property improvements. The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program is designed to supplement existing loan programs available from Minnesota Housing Finance Authority (MHFA), Center for Ener...

Lake Orono Dock Removal, Oct. 15

“Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.” – Unknown

With that seasonal sentiment, please be aware on Tuesday, October 15 Elk River Parks Division staff members will remove the dock at the Lake Orono boat launch f...

Curt Crane - Volunteer of the Month

Congratulations to Curt Crane, Elk River’s September Volunteer of the Month! Curt is very busy in our community, serving in multiple ways through various organizations and projects. Curt has taught English as a Second Language for the Adult Basi...