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Melrose is a great community to live, work and play no matter what the season. Its many amenities are sure to entice you. Our site will provide you with information on the City, educational system, community guide, city departments, quick facts and current happenings that Melrose has to offer. Take a look at our terrific community that is sure to make your visit worthwhile.

Mayor's Message

Welcome to the City of Melrose!  We are very proud of our community for several reasons.  First, Melrose is a beautiful place to live with Big and Little Birch Lakes, Lake Sylvia, and other nearby lakes.  Melrose sits on the banks of the Sauk River and the Lake Wobegon Trail system and the Interstate 94 corridor.  Melrose is located in between Alexandria and St. Cloud, MN.  It is just a half hour to either city. 

According to the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association, Melrose has the lowest rates for electricity in the entire state of Minnesota.  This is not only attractive to our friendly residents, but it is also an attraction for business and industry. 

Melrose has three parks, two churches, and a lively downtown.  We have an excellent public and private Elementary and High School system. 

Melrose offers a state of the art hospital and medical clinic, other medical services include a pharmacy, dentist, orthodontist, chiropractor, optometrist and assisted living facilities. 

Melrose has several large industries such as Melrose Dairy Proteins, Jennie-O Turkey Store, and Stearns Electric Company.  Melrose is the host city for the ever expanding Central Minnesota Federal Credit Union.  Carstens Industries is known for manufacturing duck boats for Cabela's sport stores.

I hope you enjoy your stay in Melrose.  If you are seeking a more permanent stay, Melrose has completed various new housing developments.  For the business savvy, Melrose just completed an Industrial Park located just off of I-94.  The  first building was completed in the Fall of 2005. 

Thank you for visiting our website and don't forget to contact the local Chamber of Commerce for annual events and activities.

Respectfully,

Mayor Eric Seanger   

• We hope you enjoy your stay in the Melrose area!
• Based on MMUA data, we have the lowest electric rates in the State of Minnesota!  
• We also have the third lowest water rates in the State. 

Citizen Survey: To respond to the Citizen Survey, please go to the "Contact Us" option and enter your data. 

A Community Visioning food & drink session was conducted at the American Legion in Melrose July 31, 2006 at 6:00pm. 209 residents were in attendance with 193 meal served and 133 completed surveys. The citizen group called: Area Citizens Developing Community (ACDC) in cooperation with the Initiative Foundation lead the session. This served as the first step in the 2008-2012 City Wide Strategic Planning process. The Strategic Plan was prioritized and adopted by the both the City Council & City of Melrose Public Utilities Commission on August 16, 2007.  The 2009-2013 update has been completed and is currently under review by the City Council & CMPUC.

In recognition of Arbor Day, which is on Friday, April 25, the City will be giving away 50 seedling trees (8 to 12 inches in height), one per property owner on a first come basis to Melrose residents only. The give-a-way will take place on Monday, April, 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Melrose City Center located at 225 East First Street North. In addition to receiving a tree, information on Arbor Day and the City's Tree Ordinance will be distributed.