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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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Empire Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan Updates

Stay up to date on the development of the new citywide Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan for Empire that is being developed throughout 2025!

Community Calendar

July 2025
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Planning Commission
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM to
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Exercise
Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM to
Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Yoga
Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM to
Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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City Council
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM to
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Exercise
Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM to
Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Raptor Center Summer Entertainment
Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM to
Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Yoga
Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM to
Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Parks & Recreation mtg.
Monday, July 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM to
Monday, July 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Planning Commission
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM to
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Exercise
Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM to
Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Yoga
Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM to
Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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City Council
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM to
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Exercise
Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM to
Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Hudson Irish Dancers Summer Entertainment
Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM to
Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Yoga
Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM to
Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Parks & Recreation mtg.
Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM to
Monday, July 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Exercise

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Yoga

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Exercise

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Yoga

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Exercise

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Yoga

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