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Primary Election – Tuesday, August 11, 2020

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PRIMARY ELECTION – TUESDAY, August 11, 2020 (7AM-8PM)

    Sample Ballot(s):
        Hennepin County Residents:  Hennepin County Ballot
        Wright County Residents:  Wright County Ballot
UPCOMING ELECTION DATES:
GENERAL ELECTION – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 (7AM-8PM)
ELECTION LOCATION: 
ALL Rockford residents in Hennepin County and Wright County vote at the Rockford Community Center – 7600 County Road 50 (Rebecca Park Trail) Door 11.  The polls will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
REGISTER TO VOTE:
If you are a new resident to the City of Rockford, recently turned 18, moved within the city or have not voted in the last four years you will need to register.  You may register to vote on Election Day, make sure you have ID such as a current driver’s license or Minnesota ID card with your correct address. If you have not changed your driver’s license you must have a current utility bill, along with your ID.
ABSENTEE VOTING INFORMATION:

Online Absentee Ballot Application:  https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx

Absentee Status Lookup:  https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx

Absentee Ballot Applications are available at City Hall, 6031 Main Street, Rockford or on the City website.  Mail the application to the county where you live OR you can vote in person at:

Hennepin County Elections

Government Center

300 South 6th Street MC 012

Minneapolis, MN  55487-0012

Fax:  612-348-2151 / Phone:  612-348-5151

email:  hc.vote@hennepin.us

 

Wright County Elections

10 2nd Street NW, Room 230

Buffalo, MN  55313

Fax:  763-682-7873 / Phone:  763-682-7671

email: elections@co.wright.mn.us

 Absentee voting ballots will not be available at City Hall.

 

ONE-STOP-SHOP ONLINE RESOURCE FOR MILITARY AND OVERSEAS VOTERS:
The Minnesota Secretary of State’s office encourages cities to share a one-stop-shop online resource for military and overseas voters. This website explains how to apply for, cast, and return absentee ballots.
Online Military/Overseas FPCA application:   https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/UocavaRegistration/UocavaStep1.aspx

 

ELECTION INFORMATION:

Pollfinder:  http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/

Election Results:  http://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-results

ELECTION JUDGE INFORMATION:
If you are interested in serving as an Election Judge, please complete the Election Judge Application and return to City Hall ASAP.  Still looking for judges for the General Election.

QUESTION:

Call City Hall (763) 477-6565 Ext. 2 or go online to www.sos.state.mn.us

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City of Rockford Municipal Compost Site

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City of Rockford Municipal Compost Site

  • Open until November 1st – weather pending
  • Hours:  Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:00pm, Wednesday 4:30pm-dusk and Saturday 8am-noon
  • No Dumping Allowed – items accepted:  grass clippings, leaves and brush no larger than 3” diameter
  • All bags used to transport composting must be removed
  • No tree/lawn care business compost material allowed
  • ONLY compost material originating from within the city limits shall be accepted at the municipal site.  There shall be no fee for Rockford residents to use the municipal site, and no charge to pick-up finished material when available
  • Violation(s) of this ordinance may be punishable by a fine.

More information regarding the municipal compost site is available at the Rockford City Hall, 6031 Main Street, Rockford.

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Hydrant Flushing – Tuesday, May 12, 2020 starting at 2am until completion

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The City of Rockford will be flushing hydrants on Tuesday, May 12th starting at 2am until completion.  IF the weather is bad, flushing will be delayed to the next day.

Residents may experience low water pressure and discoloration to water.  It is recommended that you DO NOT wash clothing during this time period.

Call City Hall if you any questions (763) 477-6565.

Hydrant Flushing Poster

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