Elk River Phone Directory
Elk River is a fast-growing city in the northwest metro area of Minnesota, straddling the Sherburne and Wright County line. The Elk River phone directory lists contacts for city government offices, the police department, public works, and other services. About 26,000 people live here. City Hall on Orono Parkway is the main contact point for residents. The city runs a full staff directory on its website that makes it easy to find the right person. This page covers key phone numbers along with links to county and state resources.
Elk River Overview
Elk River City Hall Phone Numbers
Elk River City Hall is at 13065 Orono Pkwy, Elk River, MN 55330. The main phone number is 763-635-1000. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The front desk can route your call to any department.
The City of Elk River website has a full staff directory with direct phone numbers and email contacts. You can search by name or browse by department. The Elk River directory page makes it easy to find the person you need. Departments include administration, community development, finance, public works, parks and recreation, and engineering.
Here is the Elk River city contact page with main numbers and office details.
You can reach most staff through the main number during business hours.
The city also has a detailed department directory shown below.
This page lets you search for any city employee by name or department.
Elk River Police Phone Directory
The Elk River Police Department non-emergency line is 763-635-1020. Always call 911 for emergencies. The police department handles all law enforcement services in the city, including patrol, traffic, investigations, and community programs.
You can request copies of police reports by calling the non-emergency line. Under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82, certain law enforcement data is public. Arrest records and the nature of charges are generally available. Some data is classified as private, including victim names in certain cases and juvenile records. The department will tell you what they can release.
Elk River sits near the border of Sherburne and Wright counties. Depending on exact location, some areas may be served by the county sheriff rather than city police. The Wright County departments page lists contacts for county-level services including the sheriff.
Note: For crash reports, you may need to wait a few business days after the incident before a copy is ready for pickup.
Data Requests in the Elk River Phone Directory
Elk River follows the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. You can ask to inspect any public data the city holds at no charge. Copies may cost a fee depending on the size of the request. The city clerk can help point you to the right department for your data request.
You do not need to tell the city who you are or why you want the records. They must respond within a reasonable time. If access is denied, the city must cite the specific statute that blocks release. You can challenge a denial through the state Commissioner of Administration or file a complaint under section 13.085.
Wright County has its own public data request process. The Wright County public data request page explains how to submit a request for county-held data. The Wright County Recorder's Office handles property documents and real estate recordings.
Elk River Phone Directory for Local Services
Elk River has a range of city services covered by the phone directory. Public works handles roads, water, sewer, and snow removal. Utility billing questions go through City Hall. If you need to report a broken water main or a road hazard, call the main number and they will send you to the right team. After-hours emergencies get routed to an on-call crew.
The parks department manages an extensive trail system and several parks across the city. Elk River sits at the meeting point of the Elk and Mississippi rivers, and many trails run along the water. Call for info on shelter reservations, youth programs, or sports leagues. The community development office handles building permits, inspections, and zoning questions. If you are planning a construction project, they can tell you what forms you need and what fees apply.
Utility billing for water and sewer runs through the finance department at City Hall. If you have a billing question or need to start or stop service, call the main number. The fire department takes non-emergency calls for inspections and safety questions during business hours. Elk River also has a code enforcement program that handles complaints about property upkeep and local ordinance violations. Call City Hall to file a concern or ask about a specific rule.
State Phone Directory Tools
Elk River residents can use state-level search tools and phone directories. The Minnesota Court Records Online system covers courts in the 10th Judicial District. You can search by name, case type, or case number for free.
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension handles criminal background checks statewide. The Secretary of State Business Search helps you find any registered business in Minnesota. The Who Represents Me lookup tool shows your elected officials at every level based on your Elk River address. The Department of Revenue handles state tax questions and online filing services.
County Resources
Elk River is in the Sherburne and Wright County area. County offices handle property records, sheriff services, and courts. The Wright County phone directory has contacts for county departments and services.
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