City Hall
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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 |
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Help Wanted
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Maintenance Worker
The City of Willow River is looking for a maintenance person on an “on needed” basis. Job duties would include but are not limited to general maintenance, repairs, and cleaning. $12- $15 depending on qualifications. Please contact the City Clerk at (218)372-3733 for an application. |
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National Night OutThanks to everyone for coming out to join us for National Night Out. It was a good time to connect with our neighbors and our local emergency personnel.
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Weekly News Article
Hello All, The DNR were special guests at the last city council meeting. They are considering turning chipmunk park into an ATV park. If you have an opinion about this issue, please feel free to write the DNR a letter. Mary Straka was one of the presenters of the topic at the meeting. She said that the DNR would be setting up a public meeting soon. It would most likely be at the school. So keep your ears open for that information. I'll try to find out and let you all know.
I received some news from the Rohow's on Doe Street. Tom said a big black bear was observed roaming around back yards on Doe St. and Willow Creek last night about 9:30 p.m. Previously this week a coyote was seen and also earlier this month a bobcat was observed. It's been an exciting summer for seeing wildlife here! Thanks Tom! There is still "wildlife" on Doe Street.
The Finalyson-Giese Sportsman's Club Annual Labor Day Picnic will be held Sunday, September 1, 2019 starting at 12 noon. For $5 a plate and Children 6 and under are free, that is a great deal. They will have pulled pork, potato salad, cole slaw and coffee...as well as beer. There will be a trap shoot, bean bag toss, bingo, kids games, saw dust pile, horse shoes, and door prizes. There will be Basket-full of spirits and 52 card gun raffles. Please come and join the fun.
The Open House for the school will be on Thursday, August 29, 2019 starting at 4:30pm. There is a football game that night as well…so bring your cow bell. School starts Tuesday, September 3, 2019. When the kids go back to school they will see a lot of new playground equipment out in the yard and new sidewalks. I can’t wait for school to start and get back into that fall routine again.
The City Wide Garage Sales are being planned for September 7, 2019. You may call Shelly G. at (218)382-0386 for more information on the garage sales.
The Walking Psalms Bible Study group continues to meet at The Willow River Presbyterian Church every Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the church fellowship hall. We are currently reading the book of Proverbs. Everyone is welcome to join us at any time. Come and join us on August 11th at 10 am. The Willow River Presbyterian Church will have a special outdoor service (weather permitting) featuring the Country Churchyard Bluegrass Band from Crosby, Minnesota. The service will be followed by a pot luck lunch in the church fellowship hall. See you there.
On August 25, 2019 the St. Isidore CCW will be hosting a buffet breakfast after the 8:30 am Mass. All are welcome to come and enjoy fellowship and delicious food. Beginning August 1, Thursday Mass at St. Mary’s will be at 7:45 am until further notice). To learn about the Legion of Mary membership, contact Cathy Korby at 218-839-5743 or Nancy Klejeski at 218- 372-4119. Meetings are every Tuesday at 3:45p.m. at St. Mary's Center. The August meeting of the Knights of Columbus will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2019 (The 4th Sunday of the month). The meeting will be at St. Isidore’s Church with Rosary at 6:30 p.m. followed by meeting at 7:00 p.m. For additional information please contact Dale Riihiluoma at 218-384-6418.
The end of the summer months may be hard for some people. A transition into a new school year, or a new job. Also the sunlight hours starts to get shorter. Many people have a hard time dealing with life’s changes. If you are having a hard time dealing with things and don’t know how to get help, please contact your family doctor, or a close friend, a teacher or clergy member, Pine County Health and Human Services, or the Pine County Sherriff Office, or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The National Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Don’t be afraid to call 1-800-273-8255. You don’t even know how many people care…it’s more than you know.
If you have any news to share, please email me at kbennetthaus@gmail.com or call 372-3562. Kathi B
I received some news from the Rohow's on Doe Street. Tom said a big black bear was observed roaming around back yards on Doe St. and Willow Creek last night about 9:30 p.m. Previously this week a coyote was seen and also earlier this month a bobcat was observed. It's been an exciting summer for seeing wildlife here! Thanks Tom! There is still "wildlife" on Doe Street.
The Finalyson-Giese Sportsman's Club Annual Labor Day Picnic will be held Sunday, September 1, 2019 starting at 12 noon. For $5 a plate and Children 6 and under are free, that is a great deal. They will have pulled pork, potato salad, cole slaw and coffee...as well as beer. There will be a trap shoot, bean bag toss, bingo, kids games, saw dust pile, horse shoes, and door prizes. There will be Basket-full of spirits and 52 card gun raffles. Please come and join the fun.
The Open House for the school will be on Thursday, August 29, 2019 starting at 4:30pm. There is a football game that night as well…so bring your cow bell. School starts Tuesday, September 3, 2019. When the kids go back to school they will see a lot of new playground equipment out in the yard and new sidewalks. I can’t wait for school to start and get back into that fall routine again.
The City Wide Garage Sales are being planned for September 7, 2019. You may call Shelly G. at (218)382-0386 for more information on the garage sales.
The Walking Psalms Bible Study group continues to meet at The Willow River Presbyterian Church every Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the church fellowship hall. We are currently reading the book of Proverbs. Everyone is welcome to join us at any time. Come and join us on August 11th at 10 am. The Willow River Presbyterian Church will have a special outdoor service (weather permitting) featuring the Country Churchyard Bluegrass Band from Crosby, Minnesota. The service will be followed by a pot luck lunch in the church fellowship hall. See you there.
On August 25, 2019 the St. Isidore CCW will be hosting a buffet breakfast after the 8:30 am Mass. All are welcome to come and enjoy fellowship and delicious food. Beginning August 1, Thursday Mass at St. Mary’s will be at 7:45 am until further notice). To learn about the Legion of Mary membership, contact Cathy Korby at 218-839-5743 or Nancy Klejeski at 218- 372-4119. Meetings are every Tuesday at 3:45p.m. at St. Mary's Center. The August meeting of the Knights of Columbus will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2019 (The 4th Sunday of the month). The meeting will be at St. Isidore’s Church with Rosary at 6:30 p.m. followed by meeting at 7:00 p.m. For additional information please contact Dale Riihiluoma at 218-384-6418.
The end of the summer months may be hard for some people. A transition into a new school year, or a new job. Also the sunlight hours starts to get shorter. Many people have a hard time dealing with life’s changes. If you are having a hard time dealing with things and don’t know how to get help, please contact your family doctor, or a close friend, a teacher or clergy member, Pine County Health and Human Services, or the Pine County Sherriff Office, or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The National Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Don’t be afraid to call 1-800-273-8255. You don’t even know how many people care…it’s more than you know.
If you have any news to share, please email me at kbennetthaus@gmail.com or call 372-3562. Kathi B
Community Meal
People of all ages welcome! Thursdays at noon for a great meal!
Served at the Kettle River Township Hall
77594 County Hwy 61
Free will offering
Prepared by the Community Connection Allies
Served at the Kettle River Township Hall
77594 County Hwy 61
Free will offering
Prepared by the Community Connection Allies
City of Willow River8099 County Hwy 61
PO Box 125 Willow River, MN 55795 (218)372-3733 cityofwr@citlink.net |
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