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Hydrant Flushing – Tuesday, May 12, 2020 starting at 2am until completion
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…
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2019 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
2019 Consumer Confidence Report (Drinking Water) CCR is not being directly mailed to all customers but that a copy is available upon request at City Hall. The CCR reports for past years are available on the…
POSTPONED Clean-Up Day – Saturday, May 2nd (8am-noon)
Gov. Tim Walz has extended the stay-at-home order to Monday, May 4th. At this time, the City Clean-Up Day scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd (8am-noon) is being POSTPONED until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience…
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During the closure of municipal buildings
If you have questions or are in need of assistance during the closure of municipal buildings, you can reach us by the following methods: City Hall: (763) 477-6565 Public Works: (763) 477-4346 Fire Department: (763) 477-4840…
ATTENTION Rockford Business Managers and Owners – Information regarding support funding through local and state channels, as well as the Federal CARES Act.
UPDATED: April 3, 2020 Local Business Managers and Owners: Today is the first day that business owners can apply for the Paycheck Protection Program. Please see the links below for new and updated information that may…
National Volunteer Week April 19 – April 25, 2020
National Volunteer Week At the Tuesday, April 14th City Council meeting, Mayor Hafften declared April 19-April 25, 2020 as Volunteer Recognition Week: 2020 National Volunteer Week Proclamation The Governor and Lt. Governor encourage Minnesotans to…
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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.
