News Flash

Design the 2021 Farmers Market Tote Bag

Calling all creative kids - show off your artistic skills by entering a coloring contest and your design could be featured on the 2021 Elk River Farmers Market reusable tote bag! This is open to kids age 3-7, with the coloring sheet available for download...

Outdoor Skating Rinks Closed for Season

Spring is in the air - and that means the city's four outdoor skating rinks (including Handke Pit) are now closed.

Thank you for a great season, and bring on spring!

Keep Storm Drains Clear of Snow/Ice as Spring Thaw Continues

Public Works crews have been canvasing the city this week, working to clear snow and ice from storm drains in an effort to get ahead of any localized flooding as temperatures rise and snowpack depletes. Residents can help by checking neighborhood storm dr...

Energy City Insights – Food Waste Prevention

Most of us don’t realize just how much food we throw away, whether it is uneaten leftovers or food that has gone bad before it can be consumed. It is estimated that 40% of all food in America is wasted. 

You can take simple steps in your...

Sherburne SWCD Hosts Weekly Conservation Webinars in March

As spring approaches, the Sherburne Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is making it easy for residents to embrace the season where everything turns green, by implementing some “green” conservation practices this spring and sum...

LORE Update – Crews Have Removed 102,000 Cubic Yards of Material To Date

The Lake Orono Restoration and Enhancement (LORE) project has been taking advantage of the current weather conditions by making significant dredging and hauling progress! As of Wednesday, February 17, New Look Contracting confirmed they have hauled 102,00...

State Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Connector

The State of Minnesota launched its COVID-19 Vaccine Connector tool to help you find when, where, and how to get your COVID-19 vaccine. Sign up by visiting MN.gov/VaccineConnector regardless of current eligibility. There is no cost and health insurance an...