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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

June 2025
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Yoga
Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM to
Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Planning Commission
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM to
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Exercise Class
Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM to
Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Yoga
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM to
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Park and Recreation meeting
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM to
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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City Council
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM to
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Exercise Class cancelled
Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM to
Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Yoga
Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM to
Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Planning Commission
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM to
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Exercise Class
Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM to
Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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RAD ZOO
Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM to
Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Yoga
Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM to
Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Park and Recreation meeting cancelled
Monday, June 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM to
Monday, June 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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City Council
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM to
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Exercise Class
Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM to
Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Yoga
Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM to
Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Yoga

Jun
22

RAD ZOO

Jun
23

Yoga

Jun
30

Yoga

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