Elk River
Elk River boasts an available and productive workforce that helps make this area a leader in job creation. Employment opportunities continue to keep pace with significant population growth. This is due, in part, to a diverse group of businesses and industries located in Elk River. The city and numerous local lenders provide financing to new and expanding businesses. Programs may include industrial revenue bonds, tax increment financing, supplemental micro loans, tax abatement, venture capital funds, as well as full service community banking opportunities.
Most significantly, for a community of its size, Elk River enjoys one of the lowest overall tax rates in the entire state of Minnesota. As part of Elk River's commitment to retain this low tax rate and a high quality of life, the City Council recently adopted a Growth Management Plan and an Economic Strategic Development Plan. Proper planning ensures that growth initiatives are effectively implemented and managed. This is Elk River's commitment to creating better jobs, providing quality housing options, and producing more opportunities for everyone.
For more information, contact City Administrator Calvin Portner or call (763) 635-1001.
- City Population
- Schools
- Major Routes
- Chamber of Commerce
- City Services
- City Features
- Utilities
- Home Security
- City Population: 26,179
Elk River Area School District ISD 728 encompasses a total of 17 schools. Currently the district has nine elementary schools. There are also four junior high schools, three senior high schools, and one community school within the district. The district's extensive community education program also offers social, educational and recreational activities for all ages. For more information call 763-241-3400, or visit the Elk River schools website.
- U.S. Highway 169
- U.S. Highway 10
- Minnesota Highway 101
- Chamber website
- Phone: 763-441-3110
Police, Fire, Refuse (Contract with private handlers)
Churches
24 churches within the City of Elk River serve a wide variety of denominations.
Medical Services
Seven Family Practice Clinics - Two Urgent Care Centers Dentists, chiropractors and other health care specialists have practices within the community.
Hospitals
- Fairview Northland Regional Hospital in Princeton - 763-389-1313
- Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids - 763-236-6000
- Monticello-Big Lake Community Hospital in Monticello - 763-295-2945
Mail Services
First Class Post Office and Express Service available.
Financial Institutions
- First National Bank of Elk River - 763-441-2200
- TCF - 612-823-2265
- The Bank of Elk River - 763-441-1000
- US Bank - 763-241-1632
- Wells Fargo - 612-667-4646
Newspapers
- Elk River Star News (weekly)
- Minneapolis Star Tribune (daily)
- St. Paul Pioneer Press (daily)
Utilities & Services
- Elk River Municipal Utilities - 763-441-2020
Electricity
- Elk River Municipal Utilities - 763-441-2020
- Connexus Energy - 612-323-2600
- SunPower - 800-SunPower
Natural Gas
- CenterPoint Energy / Minnegasco - 763-372-4727
Sanitary Sewer
- Municipal
- Elk River Municipal Utilities - 763-441-2020
Telecommunications (Telephone, Cable, Internet)
- CenturyLink Communications
- Residential - 800-244-1111
- Business - 800-603-6000
- Exede Satellite Internet
- Hughes Net
- Windstream Communications - 866-445-5880
Refuse & Recycling
- Elk River Municipal Utilities - 763-441-2020
Contact Us
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Economic Development Director
Brent O'Neil
boneeil@elkrivermn.gov
(763) 635-1042Economic Development Specialist
Joshua Mollan
jmollan@elkrivermn.gov
(763) 635-1041