Willow River Fire & EMS Dept.

Willow River Fire & EMS Dept. Welcome to the official page of the Willow River Fire & EMS Dept. & Willow River Firefighters Relief Association.

A volunteer department proudly serving Willow River, Rutledge, Bremen Township, Kettle River Township, and Norman Township.

08/07/2026

🔥 DRAWING TONIGHT! 🔥

Today is the day! The Willow River Fire Fighters Relief Association 1st Annual Split the Pot Cash Raffle drawing is taking place tonight at 7:00 PM at The Corral Bar.

Tickets: $100 | Limit 300 total

Top Prize: 33.33% of the pot (up to $10,000)

12 Winners Total

Need not be present to win!

Have you grabbed your ticket yet? Stop by The Corral Bar before 7 PM to claim one of the remaining spots!

Thank you all for supporting your local fire department! 🚒💵

(License -92232-26-023)

08/05/2026

⏳ DRAWING IS THIS FRIDAY! 🎟️🚨

We are down to the final stretch! The Willow River Fire Fighters Relief Association Cash Raffle drawing is happening this Friday, August 7 at 7:00 PM at The Corral Bar.

With a limit of only 300 tickets, don't be left without a ticket. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

12 Cash Winners (Up to $22,000 total pot if all tickets are sold!)

Grand Prize: 33.33% of the pot (up to $10,000!)

Tickets: $100 each (Must be 18+)

Need not be present to win!

Don't miss your chance at 1-in-300 odds for the grand prize while supporting your local Fire & EMS department.

📩 Grab yours right now: At the Corral Bar, Squirrel Cage Bar and Grill, Dave's Oil, Willow River Lumber, OR send us a direct message on Facebook or contact any Willow River firefighter before the last tickets sell out!

(License -92232-26-023. Prizes paid as a percentage of total ticket sales. Winners responsible for taxes/fees.)

07/31/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE FOR THE SPLIT THE POT CASH RAFFLE! 🚨

We’re officially in the homestretch! Next Friday, August 7th, 12 lucky people will win a cut of the pot—up to $22,000 total in prizes!

🏆 Top Prize: Up to $10,000 (33.33% of the pot)

🎟️ Tickets: $100 each (Limit 300 total)

Every ticket bought directly supports our local Fire & EMS department.

📍 Drawing: Aug 7 @ 7 PM | The Corral Bar (Need not be present to win)

📩 Stop by the Corral Bar, The Squirrel Cage Bar and Grill, Dave's Oil, Willow River Lumber or reach out to a FD member TODAY!

(License -92232-26-023)

Thank you so much for the anonymous and thoughtful gift left on the doorstep of the Willow River Fire Hall. Your kindnes...
07/31/2026

Thank you so much for the anonymous and thoughtful gift left on the doorstep of the Willow River Fire Hall. Your kindness and support mean a great deal to the Fire Department—reason #1015 why we love serving this community!

07/28/2026

⏳LESS THAN 2 WEEKS LEFT TO GET YOUR TICKETS! 🎟️

The Willow River Fire Fighters Relief Association Cash Raffle drawing is happening Friday, August 7 at 7:00 PM at The Corral Bar!

With only 300 tickets available, your odds of walking away with cash are huge. 12 total cash prizes will be awarded, with a top prize of 33.33% of the pot (up to $10,000!).

Tickets: $100 each (Must be 18+)

Need not be present to win.

📩 Stop by the Corral Bar, The Squirrel Cage Bar, Dave's Oil, Willow River Lumber or reach out to a WRFD firefighter to secure yours before they're gone!

(License -92232-26-023. Prizes paid out as a percentage of total sales.)

07/24/2026

🚒 JOIN US FOR THE FIRE DEPT OPEN HOUSE & GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS! 🎟️

Heading out to Willow River Days this weekend? Stop by the station! We’ll be selling tickets for our 1st Annual Split the Pot Cash Raffle during our Open House.

📍 Where: Willow River Fire Department

⏰ When: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🎟️ Raffle Details:

Ticket Price: $100 (Must be 18+)

Limit: Only 300 tickets available

Top Prize: Up to $10,000 (33.33% of the pot)

12 Cash Prizes Total (Up to $22,000 total prizes)

Come tour the station, meet your local firefighters, and grab your raffle ticket before they sell out!

📅 Drawing: Friday, August 7 at 7:00 PM at The Corral Bar (Need not be present to win).

See you at the station! 👨‍🚒🔥

(License -92232-26-023. Prizes based on percentage of total sales.)

07/21/2026

🚒 Willow River Fire Fighters Relief Association Split the Pot Cash Raffle! 💵

Want a chance to win up to $10,000 while supporting your local Fire & EMS?

We are selling only 300 tickets!

🎟️ Tickets: $100 each (Must be 18+)
📅 Drawing: Friday, August 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM at The Corral Bar (Need not be present to win)

12 Cash Prizes Total (Paid out as a percentage of final ticket sales, up to $22,000 total pot):

1st Prize: 33.33% (up to $10,000)

2nd Prize: 10% (up to $3,000)

3rd Prize: 6.67% (up to $2,000)

4th–8th: 3.33% each (up to $1,000)

9th–12th: 1.67% each (up to $500)

📩 Get your ticket: At the Corral Bar, The Squirrel Cage Bar and Grill, Dave's Oil, Willow River Lumber OR reach out to any Willow River firefighter!

(License -92232-26-023. Winners responsible for taxes/fees.)

01/17/2026

Update as of 5:34 pm
Update for Sturgeon Lake and Willow River residents still with gas turned off.

There are 45 addresses in Willow River and 69 addresses with gas still turned off, Minnesota Energy has been to each address twice to attempt to restart service but have been able to make contact.

Each service has been tagged on their door and owners should contact the phone number on the tag to restart service. Technicians need access to gas appliances to restart service.

Minnesota Energy has technicians standing by in the area ready to restart services promptly to avoid freezing damage.

01/17/2026

City of Willow River Press Release:

Attention Willow River Residents

Due to unforeseen circumstances, residents who use natural gas may experience a gas outage for an unspecified period of time.

During this time, you may need to rely on alternate sources of heating.

We are actively working to address any issues that arise.

Please stay informed by monitoring local news sources for updates.

If you are an MN Energy customer and have technical questions (for example: relighting pilot lights or other appliance-related concerns), please contact MN Energy directly.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.
The City of Willow River

Address

8099 County Highway 61
Willow River, MN
55795

Telephone

(218) 372-3733

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