City of Melrose

It’s game on with #PublicPower… delivering reliable, affordable energy so
you’ll never miss a kickoff, touchdown or the winning play.
#Reliability

Reminder: West Central will pick up leaves this year as it has been done in the past. When putting the leaves into bags you will need to buy (Compost Bags) for the pickup. They will not pick up the regular lawn and leaf bags because they are not compost bags and will not degrade in the soil. They are available for purchase locally at: Kraemer Lumber and Melrose Hardware.
If you have any questions, please give West Central Sanitation a call at: 1-800-246-7630

Happy #PowerPublicWeek!
At City of Melrose Public Utilities, we’re not just celebrating public power — we’re
celebrating you, our community! Because you choose local, you help keep
energy reliable, affordable and rooted in our community, where decisions
stay close to home and every dollar is reinvested where it matters most.
Please come in and join us for Public Power Week as we have light bulbs, coloring pages, pins, and a free drawing for a Conservation Kit available!

Please join us next week for Public Power Week! We are giving away 10 Energy Conservation Kits to utility customers that are either a current ACH customer or signs up to be an ACH customer! You can come in 10/6-10/10 to put your name in the drawing. If you wish to sign up for ACH, you will need either a voided check or an ACH depository slip to go along with our ACH form. Drawing will take place on 10/13/25, thank you!

As we close the parks for the season, we want to extend a special thanks for the partnerships which led to the amenities in our park system.
A grant from the LCCMR Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund and Minnesota DNR Get Out MORE initiative provided many of the upgrades to the campground and river shoreline, including our two new fishing stations with educational signage.
Freeport State Bank generously provided two new scoreboards for the baseball fields.
The Melrose Lions playground in the campground has been a great addition for the littles.
And thank you to the members of the Park Board for building the information center this summer.
See you next summer for another great year.

October is Energy Awareness Month! A nationwide initiative highlighting the
importance of energy efficiency and conservation. Every small action makes
a difference! #EnergyAwarenessMonth

Happy #NationalCoffeeDay!
We work 24/7 to ensure the power behind every grind, brew or froth
creates that perfect cup of java!
#WePowerOn

Hello, fall! The days may be getting shorter and the air a little cooler, but
City of Melrose Public Utilities has you covered. Count on our reliable, affordable
electricity to keep your autumn nights bright, warm and cozy.
#EmpoweringOurCommunity #Affordability

Thank you to the Melrose Lions Club and American Legion Post 101 for their donations for the new banners.
(And thank you to the electric department for getting them up for the homecoming parade.)
We hope all Melrose students, teachers and staff have a great school year!

It’s National Clean Energy Week, and #PublicPower is making sustainable
energy a priority. We invest in renewables like wind, solar and hydro, and
make energy efficiency and electrification part of our long-term strategy
because we believe a cleaner, sustainable energy future starts with us.
#CleanEnergy

National Drive Electric Month, a nationwide event to raise awareness of the
many benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, trucks, motorcycles and
more. Are you considering going electric? Join an in-person or virtual event
to hear from current owners who’ve already made the switch! Learn more
about our EV charger rebates at brightenergysolutions.com.
#GoElectric

Join the Melrose Fire Department on October 5th, 2025 from 8am-12pm for their Pancake Breakfast!

The RV dumping station is closed until further notice.

The City Center Parking lot will be paved Friday, September 5, 2025. Please do not park in the parking lot from Friday, September 5th-Sunday, September 7th. Thank you.

We will be closed September 1, 2025 in observation of Labor Day.

This #NationalDogDay, keep your four-legged friends safe. Leaving pets
in cars during hot weather can be fatal — even with cracked windows. A
car’s interior heats up fast! Keep your furry friends home in a cool area
with plenty of fresh water. Learn more: ready.gov.
#SafetyTips

We work 24/7 to make sure the first day of school starts off great!
#PublicPower #WePowerOn

Last week new scoreboards were installed on both baseball fields in Sauk River Park.
Thank you Freeport State Bank for your support of our park.