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Liquor Stores Now Offering Plastic Bag Recycling

Did you know plastic bags of any kind are not allowed in your curbside recycling? They can really take a toll on sorting machines, not to mention when they end up in the landfill it can take upwards of 400 years for them to break down naturally.

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Volunteer of the Month - Hal Stewart

Please join the City of Elk River in congratulating Hal Stewart, for his recent recognition as Volunteer of the Month. Mayor John Dietz, who established this award program, selected Hal for his commitment to bettering the community.

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ERMU to Conduct Annual Dam Inspection on October 6

Elk River Municipal Utilities will conduct the annual inspection of the Elk River Dam on Wednesday, October 6. This deep dive into the nooks and crannies of the structure is critical in ensuring its operating as safe and efficiently as possible. In order ...

Fall Clean Up Day Returns October 9

Mark your calendar for the City of Elk River’s Fall Clean Up Day on Saturday, October 9 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Maintenance Facility, 19000 Proctor Avenue. This event is open to all Sherburne County residents (with proof of residency) and ...

169 Redefine Open House to Focus on Local Impacts for 2022 Work

You’re invited to join staff and project leads from MnDOT on Monday, October 11 for a 169 Redefine Open House at City Hall (13065 Orono Parkway). To streamline the inquiries, business owners are welcome from 2:30-4:30 p.m., and residents from 4:...