Northstar Commuter Rail service ending on January 4th
With Northstar Commuter Rail service ending on January 4th, we’d like to share information on the replacement bus service so you can help spread the word. Starting January 5th, the Northstar corridor will have nearly 400 trips to and from downtown Minneapolis each week, compared to the current Northstar schedule with 40 trips each week, aligning service with the travel patterns of today. Key Information Stop locations will be at existing Northstar Park & Rides (except for Fridley), with downtown
Last supper - Community Table wraps up years of feeding Elk River
On its first day in June 2020, the Elk River-based nonprofit Community Table served about 250 free meals to residents at the Sherburne County Fairgrounds. The menu included a hamburger or hot dog, apple slices, a bag of chips and a cookie. Five-and-a-half years later, the organization has become a popular local institution. Each month, Community Table serves about 450 free meals, including roughly 100 people who dine inside, socialize and listen to live music. Community Table’s leadership plans to
Changes to Elk River Yard Waste Transfer Sight
Beginning January 1, 2026, only Elk River residents will be able to use the Yard Waste Transfer Site and must apply for a card online. Residents will have to pay a $25 annual fee and register their vehicle and trailer. Commercial users will also be able to use the site for an annual fee, security deposit, and per-load fee. Visit the webpage for full details. https://www.elkrivermn.gov/m/NewsFlash/Home/Detail/1263
Please Fill Bird Feeders for Sherburne's Christmas Bird Count
This year marks the 126th anniversary of the nationwide Christmas Bird Count, a survey of winter bird species conducted annually from December 14 to January 5. This citizen science project is organized by the National Audubon Society and involves tens of thousands of volunteers from Alaska to Antarctica, including a group of volunteers at your nearby refuge. Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, located just north of Zimmerman, has participated in this count since 1966 and is planning to conduct it again this
Bus Stops with Cops Opportunity
The Elk River Police Department is excited to offer Bus Stops with Cops – an opportunity for police officers to connect with children in our community while waiting for the bus. During these short visits, officers will provide free hot chocolate while having conversations with children before they start their school day. Interested in having an officer visit your child’s bus stop? Reach out to Officer Garcia at jgarcia@ElkRiverMN.gov or leave a message at 763-635-1231. A special thank you to Micky from
Holiday Light Tour - Now live!
The map is now live for this year's Holiday Light Tour. Take the time to drive around and see your neighbor's festive displays. Click here to view the map.
