What are the government office hours?

Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Does the city have a compost site?

No, we do not. We suggest utilizing the brush bins provided by West Central Sanitation or calling a tree service. In the event of a large natural disaster, we do open up a public compost site for a limited amount of time.

What are the check in and check out times for the Sauk River Campground?

Check In: 2pm Check Out: 11am

When is the Annual City Wide Garage Sale?

The first Thursday-Saturday in the month of May.

Does the City of Melrose provide food licenses?

No, Stearns County does at: https://www.stearnscountymn.gov/463/Food-Beverage-Lodging-Licenses

What is the contact information for the area schools?

Melrose Area Schools
High School- 320.256.4224 Middle School- 320.256.4232 Elementary School- 320.256.3617

St Mary's Catholic School
320.256.4257

Do I need a building permit?
Building permits are required for most types of construction or remodeling projects in Melrose. Please visit our building permit page  to see a list of all available permits.

Contact city hall at 320-256-1970 for permit applications or answers to any questions regarding set back regulations, etc.