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Water Shut-Off Notice – Monday, January 13, 2020 (9am)
The need for the water shut-off is to repair a water valve. Some residents on Maple Street and Ash Street (between Bridge Street and Highway 55) will be affected. Water service will be shut off Monday,…
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Wastewater Billing Calculation (Actual vs. Averaging) Open Until December 31, 2019
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…
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Christmas Tree Pick-Up – Wednesday, January 8, 2020
If you would like to have your tree picked-up, you MUST call City Hall by noon on Monday, January 6, 2020 to sign-up. The cost is $5 and will be billed to your Waste Management account. …
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The Bridge – Volume 139 (11/27/2019)
The Bridge – Volume 139 (11/27/2019)
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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
Rockford Fire Department Auxiliary Annual Spaghetti Dinner
The Rockford Fire Auxiliary is hosting their Annual Spaghetti Dinner, silent auction and raffle on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Fire Station - 6700 Main Street from 4:30pm to 8pm.
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