City of Orono, Minnesota Government

09/14/2026

09/12/2026

One week until Orono Cleanup Day!

Clear it out, recycle it and give it another life. Join us Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to noon at Public Works, 365 Old Crystal Bay Road.

Before you load up the car, check the website for accepted items, the current map and event details. Some collection areas have moved since previous events.

Get the details and start your cleanup list: https://oronomn.gov/305/Cleanup-Day

09/11/2026

Join us for the upcoming City Council Meeting, Monday September 14, at 6:00 PM at Orono City Hall: 2750 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356

Not able to be there? The meeting will be livestreamed on our website.

Watch it live, view the meeting agenda, and see other details here: https://www.oronomn.gov/654/Public-Meetings

09/11/2026

Planning to vote by absentee ballot? Here’s what you need to know.

Minnesota voters can request an absentee ballot online and have it mailed directly to them. Request your ballot through the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office: https://mnvotes.sos.mn.gov/abrequest/index

Once you receive and complete your ballot, you can return it by mail for free or drop it off at Orono City Hall beginning September 18.

Absentee voting is a simple way to make your voting plan and cast your ballot on your schedule.

The voter registration system ensures that only one ballot is counted for each voter. Learn more about election safeguards and find other voting information at https://oronomn.gov/261/Elections.

09/10/2026

Our brush site hours haven’t changed, but we’ve added some new, large and bright signs to make it easier to tell when the site is open or closed.

So when you’re wondering, “Can I drop off my brush right now?” just look for the signs!

September Brush Site Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 3:00- 6:00PM and on Sat 8:00AM-2:00PM (weather dependent)

Same schedule, just a little more help at the entrance.

09/09/2026

Saturday, September 26 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie
Bring gently used decorations you no longer need. Take home holiday decor you can use. Swap it—for free! The theme for this Swap-It event is holiday decor, from Halloween to New Year’s Eve and every holiday in between.
Early drop-off begins at 10 a.m. (no swapping). Final items accepted at 1:30 p.m.
Find guidelines and a list of accepted items at HennepinCounty.gov/swap-it.
Questions? Contact Kirsten Wahlberg, [email protected] or 612-543-0430.

Bring gently used decorations you no longer need. Take home holiday decor you can use. Swap it—for free! The theme for this Swap-It event is holiday decor: Halloween, Easter, Christmas, New Years Eve, Hanukkah, and more! Find guidelines and a list of accepted items: https://www.HennepinCounty.gov/swap-it

09/09/2026

Looking for a place to enjoy a fall walk? Put Saga Hill Nature Area on your list.

This nearly 29-acre wooded natural area offers walking trails, benches and plenty of opportunities to slow down and enjoy Orono’s natural landscape. And with fall colors beginning to arrive, it’s a beautiful time to explore.

Saga Hill has a little history to go along with the scenery, too. The area was once home to Swedish and Norwegian settlers and sits atop the highest point in western Hennepin County. Today, the landscape includes sugar maples, quaking aspens, native white pines and prairie fields, creating a great mix of colors and scenery as the seasons change.

So grab a jacket, take a walk and enjoy a little bit of fall in Orono.

09/08/2026

Today (9/8) is 988 Day, a reminder that no one has to face a difficult moment alone.

Life can be hard, and sometimes we need a little extra support. Whether you’re struggling yourself or worried about someone you love, there is someone ready to listen, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline offers free, confidential support by phone, text or chat.
You are not alone. Help is here.