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 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.
Pine County is holding a hazardous waste event on August 17, 2019 from 8am to 3pm at the new transfer station just north of Willow River a few miles on County Highway 61.
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 Religious Article Cabinet is available at St. Mary’s Church. Items can be purchased or ordered. If you are interested in looking at the items please contact Rose at 218-372- 3284 and she will be happy to show you what is available. Mass times for the holy day The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary will be on August 15, 2019. 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
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.
Pine County is holding a hazardous waste event on August 17, 2019 from 8am to 3pm at the new transfer station just north of Willow River a few miles on County Highway 61.
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 Religious Article Cabinet is available at St. Mary’s Church. Items can be purchased or ordered. If you are interested in looking at the items please contact Rose at 218-372- 3284 and she will be happy to show you what is available. Mass times for the holy day The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary will be on August 15, 2019. 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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