Welcome to City of Heron Lake City of Heron Lake… A Great Place to Live!
In the City of Heron Lake, we are defined less by boundaries on a map than by the sense of shared values our residents hold dear. Small-town values, guided growth, and preservation of historical, cultural, and natural heritage are just a few of the core principles that make the City of Heron Lake a wonderful place to call home.
Conserve Water
It's our most precious natural resource. Every drop counts...
Rent the Community Center
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Featured News
FYI
1/12/2026
Attention Residents of Heron Lake.
We are updating our online bill pay system portal. It will temporarily be down on our web page. If you would like to make an onlline payment please call City Hall and have your credit or debit card information ready. You...
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MDH
1/9/2026
..............ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF HERON LAKE.............
City Hall needs your help!
We are required to report to Minnesota Department of Health regarding an inventory of service lines. What that means is we need to know the material of the water and...
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MLK
1/9/2026
The City of Heron Lake would like to inform residents that City Hall will be closed on Monday January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. City Hall will open on Tuesday January 20, 2026 at 8:00 am.
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Utility Billing Software Update
1/9/2026
The City of Heron Lake would like to inform all the residents that we recently implemented an update to our utility billing software. As a result, utility bills may look different than in previous months.
Please note, that due to ongoing staff training with...
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Water Rate 2026
1/9/2026
Public Notice: Water Rate
Adjustment Effective 2026
The City of Heron Lake would like to inform residents that the Red Rock Rural Water Company implemented an increase in water rates beginning in 2026. As a result of this adjustment and in order to remain...
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Fire Relief
12/17/2025
The Heron Lake Fire Relief will have it's annual meeting on January 13th at 7:00 pm at the fire hall.
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December
12/16/2025
The City of Heron Lake would like to Welcome Ashley Ceballos to City Hall! She is a resident of our community and is bi-lingual for our spanish speaking residents. Please stop by City Hall and welcome her.
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Winter & Snow Reminders
11/10/2025
Please clean sidewalks as soon as possible after a snow fall.
Reminder with the new snow fall to not blow your snow onto the city streets.
Keep cars off the street after a snow fall to help with plowing the streets and getting the streets open and safe for...
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Light Up Heron Lake
11/10/2025
Blue Heron Days is continuing with their Light Up Heron Lake. This is for individual houses in the city limits of Heron Lake. Decorate for the upcoming Christmas Season by December 14th. Judging will be done from December 15th thru the...
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