City Hall is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays* from 9:00AM - 4:30PM (closed for lunch)**. We are located at 8099 County Highway 61. Our phone number is (218)372-3733. *office is closed for all Federal Holidays **Subject to change
Willow River School District Special Election
The Willow River School District Special Election is to be held at the Rutledge Community Center on November 4th from 7am - 8pm. Sample ballots were mailed out. If you have filled one of those out and returned it in the drop box at city hall, please be aware that your vote will not be counted. You need to go fill out an official ballot on November 4th at the Rutledge Community Center.
Employment Opportunity City Clerk/Treasurer
The City of Willow River is seeking applicants for the job position of Clerk/Treasurer. The salary is negotiable dependent upon experience and education. Experience with (CTAS) accounting software, Microsoft Word and Excel would be preferable. Some on the job training is available, but official city clerk training will be expected. Some job duties include: keeping city records, acting as the bookkeeper of the city and keeping accounting records current and accurate, training for and administering the election duties as required by Pine County and the State of Minnesota, keeping the city’s seal and records and signing all official papers, posting and publishing notices, ordinances, and resolutions as required by statute, performing other appropriate duties as imposed by the city council, providing notice of regular and special meetings, handling correspondence, drawing up agendas and other working papers the council uses at meetings, accepting and keeping on file the oath and bond of each city official, claims against the city, and the year-end financial statement and any state auditor’s reports on city affairs the clerk may receive, performing HR duties and payroll. More duties include: keeping tax assessment receipts from the county treasurer and receipts from fines, forfeitures and penalties, prompt entries into an accounting system of all payments, working with city auditors on an annual audit, keeping website up-to-date, updating LED sign with relevant information, and executing any duties the council assigns to the clerk. Deadline for applications: November 14, 2025. Please call city hall at 218-372-3733 or click here to get an application form.
A car key fob was found near the corner of Pine and Doe. If you are looking for a key fob, please contact City Hall at 218-372-3733.
The Wait Is Officially Over!!!
We recently informed you, our valued citizens, a NEW Online Payments Portal was coming soon. We are excited to announce that today you can begin to enjoy the comprehensive, user-friendly, and innovative portal that includes the ability to pay your utility bills with a credit or debit card, or directly through your checking or savings bank account. The same level of security that you have grown to expect from us will not change, and will be consistent in our new portal, which will provide new online payment options and more engaging features that improve your overall payment experience. Check out our FAQ’s pages for more! Click the link below to see what’s new and to make a payment!
To register for a new account, you will need to know your account number. Account numbers can be found on your most recent bill. Do not include dashes in the account number.
If you have any questions, please contact us at (218) 372-3733.