National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's frontline. We appreciate everything you do day in and day out.
At last night’s City Council meeting we welcomed Logan Schad and Esther Kapsner, State Champions in Speech and Monika Frericks, State Champion in FFA Dairy Judging. Congratulations on your successful seasons. Thank you for representing Melrose so well.
Interested in Auto-Pay for your Melrose Public Utilities? Please see our options available, thank you!
It’s National Small Business Week and Melrose Public Utilities is proud to
support our community by providing dependable, affordable energy to
our local businesses. Join us in recognizing their impact — shop local and
show your support for small businesses this week.
#SmallBusinessWeek #EmpoweringOurCommunity
May is National Electrical Safety Month — a perfect time to check your
outlets. Avoid overloading them to prevent fires or costly electrical
damage. Be aware of flickering lights, tripped breakers or warm outlets, as
these could indicate a problem with the wiring or the outlet itself.
#SafetyTips
The maintenance work on the north water tower is complete. Thank you for your patience.
Stearns County will be hosting a public open house at Melrose City Hall on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 5:00pm-7:00pm to present proposed changes.
The water/wastewater department is draining the water tower on the north side of the city. This will continue for a few days.
Happy Arbor Day! Did you know that planting trees around your home
can help cut down on heating and cooling costs? In the summer, leafy
deciduous trees provide shade, keeping your home cool and reducing
the need for air conditioning. In the fall, they shed their leaves, letting in
sunlight to naturally warm your home in the winter.
#ArborDay #EnergySavingTips
Administrative Professionals Day celebrates hardworking support staff who keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly. Thank you, we appreciate all that you do.
Last Wednesday, the City Council congratulated the 2025 Knowledge Bowl Class AA State Champions from Melrose Area High School, along with their coaches.
Melrose claimed the state championship, dominating and never losing their first-place status during the competition. Their margin of victory was 32.5 points! Way to go coaches and students – we are proud of your win, and your entire season.
Celebrate Earth Day by saving energy! Every small action makes a big
difference!
• Upgrade to a smart thermostat for better efficiency
• Seal leaks around doors and windows to keep the air in
• Switch to LED bulbs — they use 75% less energy than incandescent!
• Clean or replace filters and coils in home appliances for optimal
performance
• Embrace natural light — open the blinds and let the sunshine in!
Every day is Earth Day for public power! Our commitment to renewable
energy will help protect the plant for future generations.
It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week! Please slow down and stay alert
in work zones —whether it’s utility workers or road crews, using extra caution
when behind the wheel could save a life. Respect the zone, so we all get
home!
#WorkZoneAwareness #SafetyFirst
We’re here — to power togetherness, no matter where you or your loved
ones are!
#PublicPower #WePowerOn
It’s #NationalLineworkerAppreciationDay! Lineworkers are the true heroes
of our electric grid, braving tough conditions and working long hours.
Today, we honor these dedicated men and women who work tirelessly
to keep our homes and our community of Melrose
powered. We appreciate you today and every day!
#CommunityPowered #ElectricityHeroes
It’s #NationalPetDay! A day to spoil your best bud with extra treats and
attention. As a pet owner, it’s also a good time to remember to include
them in your family emergency plan in case of spring storms and outages.
Keep a selfie of you and your pet in your emergency kit — it’s a simple way
to help prove ownership, if needed.
#PetSafety #SafetyTips
Spring is officially here! Say hello to warmer temperatures and longer,
sunnier days. Embrace the season by turning off the lights and opening
your blinds – letting the sunshine pour in. It’s a simple way to soak up
natural warmth and save energy!
#EnergySavingTips
Melrose Stages Presents a Musical Medley:
April 10th and 11th at 7:30pm
April 13th at 2pm
Reserved Seats: $11 (Proceeds will fund scholarships and future productions)
Melrose High School Theatre
Tomorrow (Thursday, March 20th) between 10 AM and 11 AM a moving company will be bringing a house through Melrose. It is coming from Freeport and should get to 12th Avenue East near Rahn’s Oil & Propane (see map) between 10 AM and 11 AM.
It is expected to take less than an hour to move through the city and be placed on a lot on 2nd Street NW.
There will be no parking on 8th Avenue NW, Railroad Avenue, 5th Avenue NW and 2nd Street NW in the morning until the move is completed.
City staff will be assisting with traffic, especially at the intersections. We appreciate your help.
Feeling lucky this St. Patrick’s Day? With #PublicPower, you don’t have to
rely on luck for safe, affordable and reliable electricity! Go ahead, power
up your St. Paddy’s Day celebrations and know that your community owned
power has your back.
