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The March 2021 Newsletter is Here!
3.1.2021 Newsletter The March 2021 Newsletter is now available for download, or you can pick up a copy in City Hall during normal business hours.
Full-Time Job Opening – City Clerk Job Announcement
Full-Time Job Opening: City Clerk Position The City of Rockford, Minnesota (Population 4,398) is looking for an experienced City Clerk to join our City Hall team. The City Clerk performs a wide range of duties requiring…
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Christmas Tree Pick-Up – Wednesday, January 13, 2021
If you would like to have your tree picked-up, you MUST call City Hall by noon on Monday, January 11, 2021 to sign-up. The cost is $5 and will be billed to your Waste Management account. …
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Wastewater Billing Calculation (Actual vs. Averaging) Open Until Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Historically, wastewater rates had only been calculated based on the average water used between November 15th and April 15th and recalculated annually. In 2014 the City Council passed an ordinance to allow residents the choice between…
COVID-19 Testing Options
COVID-19 testing options available to residents are updated frequently. When recommending individuals get a COVID-19 test, please direct them to https://mn.gov/covid19/for-minnesotans/if-sick/testing-locations/index.jsp. This link includes information on physical testing locations, community testing locations, and the at home…
The Bridge – Volume 143 (12/01/2020)
The Bridge – Volume 143 (12/01/2020)
Watch Rockford Special Events and City Council Meetings on video here
Welcome to Rockford, Minnesota!
The City of the Rockford, which was incorporated as a village in 1881, is now home to over 4,300 residents, 110 businesses and offers employment opportunities for over 1,000 employees. Some of our major employers included: Wright Hennepin Electric Cooperative, Rockford Area School District #883, Diversifoam Products, Prairie Technologies and Design Ready Controls.
Ideally located along Highway 55, just 30 miles west of the metropolitan area, Rockford offers a mix of commercial and industrial businesses and sites available for development, or redevelopment. Rockford also has a variety of housing options with 1,536 housing units and a number of parks, trails and recreational amenities to add to its quality of life.
Remembering Rockford History
Rockford is a city in Wright and Hennepin counties in the U.S State of Minnesota. While Rockford is mainly located within Wright County, a small part of the city extends into Hennepin County. It is part of Minneapolis St.Paul metropolitan statistical area.Minnesota State Highway 55 serves as a main route in the city.
The history of Rockford as a settlement began about 1855, when a campaign was started in St. Paul to lure settlers to the Minnesota Territory. In the winter of 1855 the Minnesota Territorial Legislature passed an act calling for the cutting of a road from Minneapolis west to what is now Rockford. Rockford was platted in 1857, and named for a nearby rocky ford on the Crow River.
Upcoming Events
Memorial Day Parade and Events
Parade starts at 10am in front of the Rockford Middle School on Ash Street Navy Memorial at Crow River (Bridge St & Mechanic St) at approx. 10:15am Memorial Service at Elmwood Cemetery (Maple St) at Approx. 10:30am Lion's Pork Chop Dinner at Riverside Park - 8220 Elm Street, starting at 11pm until sold out! Historic …
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Rockford River Days
Join us for a weekend of fun, family and good times! River Days is a celebration of community that holds something for everyone. From sporting events such as volleyball and the 10k/5k River Run to the Craft and Business Market Place and bingo, there are activities for every age. We have both day and night …
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