Welcome to Rockford
Welcome to Rockford, MN. With a population of just over 4,500 people, we’re proud to offer a thriving community with attractive neighborhoods, exceptional recreational facilities, and excellent schools. From vibrant public parks, picnic areas, and hiking trails to a wide variety of local businesses, the City of Rockford is the perfect place to call home.
Our beautiful, secure residential neighborhoods and top-notch school district offers the idea location for residents of all ages and lifestyles. The city has a variety of housing options as well as several community parks and playgrounds, hiking and biking trails, and recreational amenities to add to the quality of life.
Rockford is home to a variety of local businesses and sites available for development or redevelopment. We’re the home to over 110 thriving businesses and employment opportunities to 1000+ people.
Rockford has a variety of recreation venues and community events for people of all ages. Traverse the trails of nearby Hennepin County Lake Rebecca Park Reserve or enjoy various seasonal activities like volleyball, basketball, hockey, or ice skating at one of our many neighborhood parks. The City of Rockford has something for everyone.
City Hall
6031 Main Street
Rockford, MN 55373
City Administrator: Anna Carlson
Phone: 763-477-6565 (Ext. 4)
Fax: 763-477-4393
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Mon – Fri)
Website: www.cityofrockford.org
Public Works
6551 Utility Drive
Rockford, MN 55373
Public Works Director: Trevor Brummer
Phone: 763-477-4346
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Mon – Fri)
Electric Service Providers
Properties located South of Highway 55
Wright-Hennepin Electric
763-477-3000
Properties located North of Highway 55
Xcel Energy
1-800-895-4999
Gas Company Provider
CenterPoint
612-372-4727
Phone Service Provider
CenturyLink (Qwest)
1-800-244-1111
http://www.centurylinkbundles.com/
Frontier Communications
1-888-842-8063 website: http://frontierbundles.com/availability/minnesota (Internet & Phone Provider)
Police Protection
Wright County Sheriff’s Department
Non-emergency: 763-682-1162
Hennepin County Sheriff’s Department
Non-emergency: 952-258-5321
Emergency: “911”
Fire Protection
Rockford Volunteer Fire & Rescue Dept.
- Non-emergency: 763-477-6565
- Station (Answering Machine): 763-477-4840
- Emergency: “911”
Garbage Collection
Waste Management
1-800-450-9378
Collected every Wednesday
Recycling
Curbside pickup is every other Wednesday of each month.
- Waste Management 1-888-960-0008
2023 Recycling & Garbage Schedules are available at City Hall
Compost Site – ROCKFORD RESIDENTS ONLY - WINTER HOURS DEPEND ON WEATHER
9000 Elm Street
Rockford, MN 55373
WINTER CLOSURE WILL DEPEND ON WEATHER!
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Gate is opened: Wed. 4:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Sat. 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Brush and lawn clippings are accepted.
The Wright County Compost & Recycling facility takes Household Hazardous Waste and Recyclables
Rockford Post Office
8900 Walnut St.
Rockford, MN 55373
Rockford Area Historical Society
"The Stork House"
8131 Bridge St.
763-477-5383
https://www.rockfordmnhistory.org/
Tours available upon request
Local Newspaper
The Crow River News is the official newspaper for the City of Rockford. Information regarding Council Meetings, Commission Meetings, Public Hearings and other events happening within the City are printed in this paper. For further information, call the publishers, Press & News at 763-425-3323.
Rockford School District #883
District Office: 763-477-9165
Elementary School: 763-477-5837
Middle School: 763-477-5831
High School: 763-477-5846
Community Education: 763-477-4563
Community Center: 763-477-5294
Special Event Sites
Riverside Park Building
8220 Elm Street
Riverside Park Gazebo
8220 Elm Street
These sites are available to rent, please contact city hall at 763-477-6565 for more information.
Rockford Public Library
8220 Cedar Street
763-477-4216
Website:https://griver.org/locations/rockford
Hours
Monday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday: 2:00 am– 7:00 pm
Friday: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Rockford City Council
Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday, monthly @ 6:00 p.m.
Meetings can be viewed on cable station, channel 180 on the following days:
- Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. – 3 pm, 7 pm & Midnight
- Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.
Note: All meetings are held at the Rockford City Hall
Planning & Zoning
This Commission meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday @ 7:00 p.m.
Meetings can be viewed on cable station channel 180 on the following days:
- Mon, Wed, Thurs, & Fri.- Noon
- Tues. 3 pm, 7 pm & Midnight
- Saturdays: 1:00 p.m.
Note: All meetings are held at the Rockford City Hall
Parks & Recreation
This Commission meets every other month on the 1st Monday @ 6:00 p.m.
Note: All meetings are held at the Rockford City Hall
General Information
The city has certain regulations pertaining to fences, sprinklers, landscaping, city road right of way, utilities easements, animals, parking, snow plowing, building permits, etc. Please contact city hall for further information.
Contact Us
CITY HALL:
Address:
6031 Main Street
Rockford, MN 55373
Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
(Monday - Friday)
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