Elk River Municipal Utilities

09/03/2026

ERMU offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Garbage and recycling services will be delayed by one day the week of September 7.

09/02/2026

Learn about how winterization protects your underground lawn irrigation system investment, the Lake Orono Dam inspection, and other timely topics in ERMU’s quarterly newsletter, The Current. All customers will receive the fall edition with their September billing statement.

To view our newsletters online, visit the link in the comments.

08/31/2026

With the kids heading back to school, your family routine is changing. It’s the perfect time to examine your energy-using habits and save with simple measures, such as adjusting the thermostat, installing smart plugs, and more. For details, click on the link below.

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08/26/2026

Today, ERMU is sharing the second video in our SmartHub User Guide Series to help customers get the most out of their SmartHub experience.

Whether you’re brand new to SmartHub or ready to explore more of its features, this monthly step-by-step video series is for you! In this month’s video, learn “How to Navigate SmartHub.”

Video links for both web and mobile instructions can be found in the comments.

If you have questions or need assistance navigating SmartHub, please feel free to contact our customer service team at 763.441.2020 and they will be happy to assist you.

08/19/2026

ERMU is in the heart of its busy season, and from July through October, we are fortunate to have additional support from a team of incredible seasonal employees. Their hard work, dedication, and positive attitude make a difference every day. Today, we'd like to recognize and thank each of them for everything they do.

⚡Braden - Temporary Lineworker
⚡Noah - Temporary Lineworker
💧Eric - Seasonal Water Utility Worker
💧Caydin - Seasonal Water Utility Worker
📍John - Temporary Locator

08/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Touch-A-Truck event in downtown Elk River yesterday! Seeing people of all ages explore the trucks from ERMU, Elk River Police Department, and Elk River Fire Department was a real treat!

Speaking of treats, thank you JonnyPops for bringing your freezer truck to the event this year and sharing popsicles with eventgoers!

08/13/2026

REMINDER: Join us today for Touch-A-Truck at the Elk River Farmers Market in downtown Elk River! Trucks will be parked in the First Bank Elk River parking lot, right next to the market located in the refreshed King Avenue parking lot. See you there!

Mark your calendar! Touch-A-Truck will be at the Elk River Farmers Market on Thursday, August 13! Bring the whole family for a FREE event where kids can explore the police, fire, and utility vehicles they see around town. Don't miss this wheel-y fun day!

08/12/2026

ERMU is excited to share news of a well-deserved promotion and a new addition to the team!

Congratulations to Parker on his promotion to IT/OT Systems & Networks Administrator, and a warm welcome to Jake, who has joined ERMU as an IT/OT Specialist!

We’re thrilled to have them both as part of our dedicated IT/OT team and look forward to all they will contribute in support of our mission to “Serve Our Community: Every Home, Every Business, Every Day!”

08/11/2026

8/11 is the perfect day to remind our community to call 811 before you dig!

Whether you're planting a tree, installing a fence, or tackling another digging project, simply start with a call to 811 or click the link in the comments, and trained professionals will come to your project site to locate and mark underground utilities.

It's free, it's easy, and it helps you dig safely and avoid costly damage.

08/10/2026

The next Utilities Commission Meeting will be at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11. The location for this meeting will be Elk River Municipal Utilities, 13069 Orono Parkway. The agenda and meeting packet can be found on our website. Find the link in the comments.