City of Elk River Email Format
Government AdministrationMinnesota, United States51-200 Employees
The City of Elk River is a municipal government entity serving a community in Minnesota, providing local public services to residents and businesses. It lies 35 miles northwest of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area along the Mississippi River and functions as the county seat of Sherburne County. The city encompasses about 44 square miles and has a population exceeding 23,000, with a mix of residential, commercial, retail, and industrial activity. The city has received designations related to energy and sustainability from state and regional bodies in 1997 and 2008. In October 2020 Elk River launched a redesigned website to enhance its online presence and support local growth.