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Welcome

The City of Empire is a growing city on the southeast edge of the Twin Cities urbanized area, home to the Whitetail Woods Regional County Park
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Public Works Rental

The rental area of the Public Works building faces Vermillion River Trail. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis
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Public Notices

Notices will be posted at Empire City Hall, 3385 197th Street W; Castle Rock Bank; and on the City's website

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Employment Opportunities

We welcome you as an applicant for employment with The City of Empire, and it's our policy to provide equal opportunity in employment
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AUAR Study Update

Learn more about plans for future growth in Empire, including important dates for community engagement in the AUAR planning process. 
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Parks & Trails

Learn more about Empire's park and trail system. 

Community Calendar

June 2026
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City Council Mtg
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM to
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Exercise
Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM to
Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Carpenter Nature Center City Hall
Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM to
Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Yoga
Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM to
Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Planning Commission Mtg
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM to
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Exercise
Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM to
Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Yoga
Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM to
Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Park & Rec mtg
Monday, June 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM to
Monday, June 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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City Council Mtg
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM to
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Exercise
Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM to
Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Yoga
Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM to
Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Exercise
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM to
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Exercise

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Yoga

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