News Flash

Thanksgiving Closures and Trash Collection Delays

All city offices will be closed this Thursday and Friday (November 26, 27) in observance of Thanksgiving. Trash and recycling will be delayed one day with Thursday collections picked up on Friday, November 27.  

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday, ...

Furniture and Things Community Event Center Closed

Our facility will be closed to the public for the four week period specified in the Governor's Executive order 20-99. No public use, rentals, ice sports, athletics, recreation, or public activity of any type, will be allowed in the facility durin...

Heritage Preservation Commission Seeking Two Representatives

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Here’s your chance - join an Elk River advisory commission! Currently, the city needs two volunteers for the Heritage Preservation Commission, which reviews and makes recommendations to t...

Energy City Insights - Wind Energy in Elk River

Elk River is excited to again partner with Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (MMPA) to add another renewal energy demonstration site in our city. The Youth Athletic Complex (YAC) is now home to a 160 kilowatt (kW) wind turbine. The turbine’s loca...

November Volunteer of the Month, Tim Wick

Please join the City of Elk River in congratulating Tim Wick, for his recent recognition as Volunteer of the Month. Mayor John Dietz, who established this award program, selected Tim for his years of dedicated service to the community.

Wick has been an act...

Library Board Member Needed for the Elk River Public Library

The Library Board promotes the best use of library resources while overseeing the grounds and facilities. The board is responsible for reviewing and recommending an annual budget to the City Council and developing policies for facility use. Please conside...