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...
Rent the Community Center
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Featured News
Payment Portal
2/25/2026
Residents of Heron Lake,
The Wait is Officially Over!!!
We recently infomed you, our valued citizens, a NEW Online Payments Portal is coming soon. We are excited to announce that today you can begin to enjoy the comprehensive, user- friendly, and innovative...
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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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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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