City of Center City

06/03/2026

Interested in being a vendor during Center City Days on July 25th? We are now organizing vendors right inside the fire hall! Call Darcie to get registered- 651-257-1648

05/19/2026

NOW HIRING: Public Works Supervisor
This position is 40 hours per week. Must have general knowledge of park maintenance, street and building maintenance, water/wastewater Class D license (or ability to obtain within 1 year). Must be physically able to perform the job duties as assigned: regularly bending, kneeling, and lifting weights up to 100 lbs. Applicants MUST have a valid driver's license.

The city will be accepting applications until the position is filled. Applications available online at www.centercitymn.us or at City Hall: 300 Center Ave, Center City, MN 55012.
Email: [email protected]
(Please do not request info on this post or messenger - thanks)

Center City MN, established in 1851 and county seat of Chisago County, is a historic city with many options for recreational activities and business development

05/14/2026

Join Chisago Lake Lutheran Church this summer for our new: “Worship On the Water” services! Each Sunday between May 24 and September 6 at 10:30 am (Except when raining or high winds). We will meet at the Center City public docks (Across from Jake's and the Center City Mall). Pull up in your boat, kayak, canoe, or pontoon, or bring your own lawn chair & some friends! Afterwards, grab brunch at one of our local restaurants! ALL ARE WELCOME!🙂

05/13/2026

ATTENTION CENTER CITY RESIDENTS:
The city compost site is for city residents ONLY and is now reopened. Please note: NO TRASH or TIRES, NO brush over 3" in diameter, NO stumps, do NOT give out the code. Signage coming soon. The City hopes this setback only leads to a better situation moving forward and doesn't repeat.
Thanks,
Center City Public Works

05/04/2026

UPDATE: ATTENTION CENTER CITY RESIDENTS:
The city compost site is for city residents ONLY and is now reopened. Please note: NO TRASH or TIRES, NO brush over 3" in diameter, NO stumps, do NOT give out the code. Signage coming soon. The City hopes this setback only leads to a better situation moving forward and doesn't repeat.
Thanks,
Center City Public Works

ATTENTION RESIDENTS: THE COMPOST SITE IS CLOSED! Due to the failure to follow the rules the site is CLOSED with no timeline on creating a scheduled supervised day to be open. This is regrettable but necessary.

04/15/2026

New HRA‑EDA Grant & Loan Programs Now Available!

The Chisago County HRA‑EDA has launched new funding programs to support local small businesses—and funds are still available!

Entrepreneur Grants: $500–$10,000
Building Improvement Forgivable Loans: $1,000–$10,000

Open to businesses located in Chisago County. Applicants meet with an SBDC consultant to support long‑term success.

For more information or to begin the application process contact the Chisago County HRA‑EDA at 651‑674‑5664 or [email protected]