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...
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Featured News
Update on payment system
1/30/2026
Exciting News!! We are getting closer to finishing with our online payment portal system. We have changed companies to Nuvei and are improving our service for our residents. The City of Heron Lake will keep everyone updated as to when the system will be up...
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FYI
1/12/2026
Attention Residents of Heron Lake.
We are updating our online bill pay system portal. It will temporarily be down on our web page. If you would like to make an onlline payment please call City Hall and have your credit or debit card information ready. You...
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MDH
1/9/2026
..............ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF HERON LAKE.............
City Hall needs your help!
We are required to report to Minnesota Department of Health regarding an inventory of service lines. What that means is we need to know the material of the water and...
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Utility Billing Software Update
1/9/2026
The City of Heron Lake would like to inform all the residents that we recently implemented an update to our utility billing software. As a result, utility bills may look different than in previous months.
Please note, that due to ongoing staff training with...
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Water Rate 2026
1/9/2026
Public Notice: Water Rate
Adjustment Effective 2026
The City of Heron Lake would like to inform residents that the Red Rock Rural Water Company implemented an increase in water rates beginning in 2026. As a result of this adjustment and in order to remain...
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December
12/16/2025
The City of Heron Lake would like to Welcome Ashley Ceballos to City Hall! She is a resident of our community and is bi-lingual for our spanish speaking residents. Please stop by City Hall and welcome her.
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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...
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