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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…
Snow Season Parking started November 1st
During the period from November 1st to April 1st it shall be unlawful for any person to park a vehicle on or within fifteen feet of the roadway between the hours of 2 a.m. to 6…
Fall Clean Water Tips
Have a storm drain near your home? Act as its guardian and keep it free of litter and leaves. Continue to rake or sweep tree leaves and grass clipping from streets, driveways, sidewalks and dispose of…
Crow River Christmas – Saturday, December 5, 2020 (Due to recent Executive Order many activities have been cancelled or postponed)
December 5th – in the Riverside Park at 8220 Elm Street 5:00 p.m. – Fireworks & Tree Lighting Bring along your thermos of Hot Chocolate and enjoy the crisp air and bright fireworks and trees! Please…
“Don’t Let your toilet Waste Water!”
A silent leak in your toilet can waste several thousand gallons of water each year. Replace old toilets with models that use 1.6 gallons or less per flush. That’s a ‘nice save’ for Minnesota’s water future.…
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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
Crow River Christmas
Annual Christmas celebration held in Rockford, MN. A collaborative effort designed to bring people in the community together during the holiday season. The is made up of local churches, schools, businesses, civic groups who sponsor and host many fun, family-friendly events and activities for all ages!
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