News Flash

City Launches 'Active Elk River' Referendum Website

The City of Elk River launched a new website Monday, September 17 to provide residents with information about the Local Option Sales Tax Referendum to support parks and recreation improvements which will appear on the November 6 ballot.

“We encou...

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

Unsure of how/where to dispose of chemicals, paints, and other items you wouldn’t normally put in the trash? Safely get rid of those items at one of Sherburne County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection events set for Monday, Septemb...

2018 Fall Clean Up Day

Mark your calendars for the Fall Clean Up Day set for Saturday, October 20 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Elk River Maintenance Facility, located at 19000 Proctor Ave. This event is open to all Sherburne County residents (with proof of residency), and give...

Get Involved in the Community by Joining a City Commission

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 of Elk River is in need of volunteers for the Heritage Preservation Commission, and the Energy City Commiss...

2018 Mayor for a Day Essay Contest

Calling all Minnesota students in grades fourth, fifth, and sixth – we’d love to hear what Elk River would be like if you were Mayor for the day! Cities provide a variety of services and programs that make our lives better, including p...

Spooktacular Promises Frightful Family Fun

Don’t miss the 19^th annual Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 27 at Lion John Weicht Park (1104 Lions Park Drive). Toddlers to teens are invited to dress up in their best costume for a night of trick-or-treating from participating businesses and ...

Annual Salary Disclosure

Minnesota State Statute 471.701 requires that "a City or County with a population of more than 15,000 must annually notify its residents of the positions and base salaries of its three highest-paid employees."

City Administrator $141,499Police Ch...