News Flash

Snow Event in Effect - No Overnight Parking

The City of Elk River has declared a Snow Event due to forecasted inclement weather. This means winter parking restrictions are in place prohibiting overnight parking on all city streets and city-owned parking lots between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Plow ope...

Active Elk River Progress Report – November 2019

November was full of action for Active Elk River construction crews. At the multipurpose facility site, cranes placed 140 interior structural walls, steel roof trusses were placed, and stadia seating installation began in the west arena. Across the street...

Special Election for State Representative District 30A Vacancy

Governor Tim Walz has issued a Writ of Special Election to fill the vacant Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A seat following the recent resignation of Rep. Nick Zerwas. House District 30A represents portions of Wright and Sherburne counties.

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Sherburne County Battery Disposal Sites

In the interest of health and safety, Elk River City Hall is no longer a battery disposal site following a decision by Sherburne County recently. Sherburne County officials have removed the blue battery drop-off bins from City Hall, as there is a risk for...

Elk River Featured in November Edition of Business View Magazine

The City of Elk River was selected to be featured in the November 2019 edition of Business View Magazine, as part of their “Best Practices of Cities and City Management: Focus Minnesota” series. Editors were drawn to Elk River because ...

Operation: Fill A Fire Truck

Elk River firefighters and their families are on a mission to ensure that children and at-risk youth in our area have at least one gift under the tree this Christmas.

Help them “fill a fire truck” with new, unwrapped gifts for children ...

Mike Beyer Named Volunteer of the Month

Please join the City of Elk River in congratulating Mike Beyer, for his recent recognition as Volunteer of the Month. Mayor John Dietz, who established this award program, selected Mike for his many contributions and commitment to the Elk River community ...