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...
City Wide Fall Pick Up
Rent the Community Center
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Featured News
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...
Blue Heron Days Family Fun Days
11/10/2025
Family Fun Days will be held on December 6th at the Heron Lake Community Center from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Santa will be available for your little ones wish list and pictures. Games, cookie decorating, bouncy houses and prizes. Spread the...
Preschool Screening
11/10/2025
Preschool screening will be November 13th at the Sacred Heart Catholic School located at 400 9th St in Heron Lake. If you have not had you child signed up for this screening, please contact the HL-O Elementary School at 507-793-2307.
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...
Tom & Jerry's
11/10/2025
Tom & Jerry's will be served on the 5th of December at the Heron Lake Municipal Liquor Store starting at 5:00 pm until done. Door prizes available for this appreciation celebration. Make sure you stop in for a hot beverage.