News Flash

Walking Track at Multipurpose Facility Remains Closed

We’ve been getting some questions about the multipurpose facility and the timing for the public use of its amenities. Currently, the multipurpose facility is only open for limited ice rentals with minimal spectator presence. The field house is s...

EDA Beautification Committee Seeking At-Large Representative

Compost Site Closure September 24-October 2

Residents have been very busy with spring yard clean up and in order to give you plenty of room to dispose of your yard waste we need to make some space at the compost site! The Elk River Compost Site will be closed Thursday and Friday (September 24 and 2...

Health Officials Conducting Random COVID-19 Testing Throughout MN

This week, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began a voluntary statewide survey of households at random in 180 sites statewide to submit to an interview and free COVID-19 testing. The initiative ...

Lake Orono Conditions Post-Drawdown: Use Caution

With the drawdown of Lake Orono now complete, there is more than just a visual change people should note when recreating on or near the lake. The post-drawdown condition has left large areas of exposed shoreline and various shallow pockets throughout both...

Input Needed for Elk River’s 2020 Comprehensive Plan Update

Elk River, like most communities, has a Comprehensive Plan that provides a vision for the community along with goals and tasks to make that vision a reality. This plan serves as a 10-20-year roadmap for local elected officials to reference when making imp...

Fall Clean Up Day

Mark your calendar for the City of Elk River’s Fall Clean Up Day on Saturday, October 10 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Maintenance Facility (19000 Proctor Ave. NW). This event is open to all Sherburne County residents (with proof of residency), ...

Sherburne Co. CSAH 12 Project Details

We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the Sherburne County construction project along CSAH 12 (181^st Ave. NW) from Zane Street to the east county line. The plan is to reconstruct CSAH 12 with new curb, gutter and concrete median. A traffic...