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City of Otsego, Minnesota

Otsego is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. It is a northwest suburb within the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. It had a population of 19,966 at the 2020 census. Following the 2020 census, Otsego was determined to be the largest city in Wright County, and the 60th largest in Minnesota. The population was 21,886 following the 2022 census.

Location
City Hall:  13400 90th St NE, Otsego, MN  55330

Development Incentives
Otsego offers development incentives including tax abatement and tax increment financing based on the merits of the project.

General Contact Information
City Administrator, Adam Flaherty
763-441-4414

Community Amenities
Numerous neighborhood parks including ball fields and tennis courts, large community park with splash pad; the Mississippi River Trail bikeway traverses ten miles through Otsego on its way from Lake Itasca to New Orleans: home to a large Wright County Park along the Mississippi River; public access points to the Mississippi River; retail areas anchored by SuperTarget and Holiday Inn; diverse housing stock; attractive sites for commercial and industrial development

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St. Michael, MN (stmichaelmn.gov)

St. Michael is a city in eastern Wright County, northwest of the Minneapolis-St Paul "Twin Cities" Metropolitan Area. The population was 19,001 at the 2022 census.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 36.42 square miles (94.33 km2); 32.73 square miles (84.77 km2) is land and 3.69 square miles (9.56 km2) is water.[8]

The Crow River flows along the city's eastern boundary, separating it from the city of Rogers in Hennepin County. It also borders Monticello Township, Buffalo Township, Rockford Township, and the cities of Otsego and Albertville, all in Wright County, as well as the city of Hanover, which is within both Wright and Hennepin Counties.

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Buffalo, MN | Official Website

Population, Households, and Median Income  
Pop.: 16,315 est. 2019
H.H.: 6,044
The median income is $61,040 and median income for a family is $66,910
Location: 30 miles west of the Twin Cities on Highways 55 and 25

Development Incentives:
The Housing & Redevelopment Authority offers incentives tailored to attract and retain industrial, commercial and retail development.  Tax Increment Financing programs may be available to redevelopment projects, as well as other incentives.

General Contact Information:
763-684-5404

212 Central Avenue, Buffalo, MN 55313

Community Amenities:
An eclectic mix of antique stores, numerous lakes, natural beauty, many parks and recreational opportunities and modern conveniences. Buffalo Minnesota offers guests an opportunity to relax and enjoy a perfect day trip or weekend getaway. Nestled between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud, this city of 16,315 provides a relaxed pace and friendly atmosphere. When you get off the interstate or highway, life becomes a little less hectic. The perfect mixture of old and new, Buffalo is truly a unique Minnesota treasure.

Buffalo is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of Wright County. It is within the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, located about 42 miles northwest of Minneapolis on Buffalo Lake. The population of Buffalo was 15,453 at the 2010 census. The 2022 census revealed Buffalo had a population of 16.384,

Minnesota State Highways 25 and 55 are two of the main routes into the city.

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Monticello, MN | Official Website

Monticello is a city next to the Mississippi River in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 14,965 at the 2022 census.

Monticello has an extensive parks and pathway system, including 28 city-owned parks and miles of winding trails. Lake Maria State Park, Montissippi Regional Park and the Harry Larsen Memorial Park are three of the largest. At Swan Park, each winter between December and March, as many as 2,700 trumpeter swans nest near Mississippi Drive in Monticello, as the Mississippi River is heated from warm water discharged by the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant.

Population, Households, and Median Income:
Per 2010 Census, the Population is 12,841
Per 2013 survey, there are 4,693 Households with a Median income of $72,650

Location:
505 Walnut Street
Monticello MN 55362

Development Incentives:
A talented & skilled labor force, friendly development process, local financing/incentive programs, 100% fiber optics to every address, a variety of housing types, natural features including a 1200 acre regional park and the scenic Mississippi River are only a few reasons Monticello is the “Destination for Innovation”

General Contact Information:
Community Development Director, Angela Schumann
angela.schumann@ci.monticello.mn.us(763) 295.2711

Community Amenities:
A talented & skilled labor force, friendly development process, local financing/incentive programs, 100% fiber optics to every address, a variety of housing types, natural features including a 1200 acre regional park and the scenic Mississippi River.

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Albertville, MN | Home

Albertville is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The City is a Northwest suburb of the Minneapolis- St Paul “Twin Cities” metropolitan area. The population was 8,151 at the 2022 census.

Location: Albertville is located just 20 miles west of Maple Grove and 30 miles east of St. Cloud.

Development Incentives: Wright County Enterprise Revolving Loan Fund, TIF, shovel ready sites, and willingness to work together to move a project forward for the benefit of all involved.

General Contact Information: City administrator Adam Nafstad, (763) 497-3384, Fax (763) 497-3210

Community Amenities: Albertville has been growing at a phenomenal rate from 1,251 people in 1990 to a population of 7,044 in 2010. This rapid growth has been aided by the retail shopping amenities, which became substantial with the addition of the Outlets of Albertville. Today there are numerous retail stores on the south side of the Interstate also. In addition, a new health care clinic with a variety of services including urgent care is being built in Albertville. Because retail and industrial businesses are occurring on both sides of the Interstate highway, plans are underway to add additional infrastructure and access in I-94.

Website :  www.delano.mn.us

Population, Households, and Median Income:

• Total Population:  5,464
• Total Households:  5,404
• Median Income:  $70,529

Location:
Delano is located along US Highway 12 in Wright County, bordering Hennepin County to the east.  The City of Delano is less than 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis.

Development Incentives:
The City of Delano is progressive in its use of tools and techniques to partner with business for growth and expansion.  Projects that result in local job creation and increasing local market value have been assisted with TIF, Tax Abatement, Delano’s Development Incentive Program, and other incentives.

Staff Contacts:

• Phil Kern, City Administrator:  pkern@delano.mn.us  763-972-0565
• Brian Bloch, Finance Director:  bbloch@delano.mn.us 763-972-0584
• Alan Brixius, City Planner: abrixius@nacplanning.com  763-231-2555
• Vince Vander Top, City Engineer:  vvandertop@wenck.com  763-479-5124
• Hal Becker, Municipal Utilities: hbecker@delanomn.us 763-972-0559

Community Amenities:
You may have been to Delano for the state’s oldest and largest 4th of July Celebration, but did you know Delano also offers a great school district, excellent places to shop, beautiful parks and trails, a strong business community, safe neighborhoods, low taxes, a short commute to the metro area, civically engaged folks, state-of-the-art assisted living facility, delicious restaurants, dentists, orthodontists, ophthalmologists and medical doctors.  Well, you get the idea … We want to know what you find!

Delano is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 6,790 at the 2022 census. The city is known for its small-town feel. It is in the outskirts of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Statistical Area. 

Website:  www.cityofrockford.org

Population, Households, and Median Income:  
2010 Census Population: 4,316; 1,693 Housing Units.
Median Age: 34.7 years.

Location:
Located on the western edge of Hennepin County and primarily within Wright County, the city of Rockford enjoys easy access to Metropolitan amenities while retaining its rural, small town charm.  Ideally located along Highway 55, just 30 miles west of the metropolitan area, Rockford offers a mix of commercial and industrial businesses and sites available for development.

Development Incentives:
The City of Rockford offers a variety of financial incentives to qualifying businesses, including a No Interest Loan for façade/building improvements,  a low interest loan program and tax increment financing.  The City is also willing to serve as a conduit to obtain state and federal grants and loans.

General Contact Information:
City Administrator Dan Madsen
763-477-65565
danm@cityofrockford.org

Economic Development Consultant: Joanne Foust
MDG, Inc.
952-758-7399
foustmdg@gmail.com

Community Amenities:
The picturesque Crow River flows through town and adds ambiance to the downtown commercial district. Riverside Community Park capitalizes on this natural feature and provides a variety of recreational opportunities along with amenities in three other city parks.

The Rockford Community Center and private fitness centers provide residents and businesses with recreational and fitness options.

Rockford is also home to a historical home, built in 1856, that is listed on the national register of historic properties.  The Ames-Florida house is a historical gem owned by the City of Rockford and operated by the local Rockford Area Historical Society.

The Rockford branch of the Great River Regional Library is located in Rockford’s downtown providing easy access for all.

Rockford School District, www.rockford.k12.mn.us, provides quality education to area residents.  All three schools are four-star schools, meeting the criteria on the MN School Report Card for Reading.

Rockford’s River Days is an annual celebration held the second weekend in August.
There are a number of community organizations including but not limited to, the Rockford Area Athletic Association, Rockford Area Historical Society, Rockford-Greenfield Chamber of Commerce, Rockford Food Shelf, Fire Department, and Lions Club.

Rockford is a city in Wright and Hennepin counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 4,554 at the 2022 census. While Rockford is mainly located within Wright County, a small part of the city extends into Hennepin County. It is part of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan statistical area.

Website:  www.montrose-mn.com

Population, Households, and Median Income:  
2010 Census Population: 2,847
1,116 Housing Units
Average Household Size: 2.73,    Average Family Size: 3.23.  Median Age: 29.5 years.

Location:
Located 25 miles from the twin cities, Montrose is a progressive and growing community located along US TH 12.  Montrose is located in Wright County, is within US Congressional District 6 and MN Legislative District 19B.

Development Incentives:
The Montrose EDA is willing to provide economic development incentives for qualifying projects including a local matching grant program for façade improvements, a low-interest loan program, and tax increment financing.  The EDA is also willing to serve as a conduit to obtain state and federal grants and loans.

General Contact Information: 
763-575-7422

Community Amenities:  
The City of Montrose offers a number of city parks and trails.  In addition, the Woodland State Wildlife Management Area is located on the southeast side of the City, east of Highway 25.

The city has a number of civic organizations including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Lions Club, 4-H, Montrose Royal Ambassadors, Mom’s Club, Montrose-Waverly Chamber of Commerce, Stone Soup & Food Shelf, Senior Citizens, VFW, and Churches.

Montrose is a small city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. Montrose is surrounded by farmland, prairies, and lakes. The population was 4,054 at the 2022 census.

Website

• City of Hanover:   www.hanovermn.org
• Hanover Economic Development Authority:   www.hanovereda.com

Population, Households, and Median Income
Population:  2,938 (2010 Census)
Households:  993  (94.5% are owner-occupied)
Median Household Income:  $97,098

Location:
11250 5th St NE, Hanover, MN  55341

Development Incentives:
Rent Reimbursement Program – rental assistance to new businesses leasing spaces in the City of Hanover.  Amount is equal to three months rent or $2,400, whichever is less.  Minimum 12 month lease and must remain open to public for at least 12 months.

Hanover Revolving Loan Fund – low interest loan program for qualified industrial or commercial buildings currently or proposed to locate in Hanover.  Loan maximum at $100,000.  Interest rate is Prime minus 2, minimum rate of 2% and a maximum rate of 6%.

Hanover Matching Grant Program – façade improvement grant program for existing commercial/industrial buildings.  Funding amount is 50% of project costs or maximum $15,000.  25% of project cost grant funded through EDA with a maximum contribution of $7500, 25% of project cost 0% interest loan though EDA-max 36 month term with man contribution of $7500.

Tax Abatement • Tax Increment Financing
State/Regional Programs (Business Development Public Infrastructure Program, Redevelopment Grant Program, Minnesota Investment Fund, Wright County Revolving Loan Fund, Initiative Foundation Business Loans, etc).

General Contact Information

 City Administrator
Phone 763-497-3777, ext. 1
Fax 763-497-1873

Community Amenities
North Crow River flows through downtown Hanover
Six community parks; one County Park
Crow Hassan Park Reserve – miles of trails and a popular destination for horseback riders

Miles of Bike/Pedestrian trails – connected to the Lake Independence Regional Trail, connecting Hanover to hundreds of miles of trails in the Twin Cities metropolitan area

Award-winning school district (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools) serves community

Hanover Harvest Festival (1st Saturday in August) and a number of great community events

Close to the best the Twin Cities have to offer (30 minutes to downtown Minneapolis, 45 minutes to MSP Regional Airport, 10 minutes to Maple Grove, 15 minutes to Plymouth)

Business and development friendly

Hanover is a city in Wright and Hennepin counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 3,731 at the 2022 census. Hanover is mainly located within Wright County; only a small part of the city extends into Hennepin County.

Website: www.annandale.mn.us

Population, Households, and Median Income:
2010 Census Population: 3,228
Households: 1,163
Median Income: $43,369

Location:
Located just 45 minutes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and 25 minutes from St. Cloud. Annandale is described as the “Heart of the Lake”. Annandale has a strong downtown retail corridor, existing industry, and beautiful residential opportunities.

General Contact Information:
City Administrator: Kelly Hinnenkamp
phone (320) 274-3055
fax (320) 274-5728

Community Amenities:
Thirteen acres available in the Annandale Business Park

Annandale is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,560 at the 2022 census. Annandale has been dubbed "The Heart of the Lakes" because it has 26 lakes within a 10-mile radius.

Website: www.cokato.mn.us

Population, Households, and Median Income
2010 Census Population: 2,694
1,103 Housing Units.  Average Household Size: 2.61,    Average Family Size: 3.29.  Median Age: 32.5 years. 

Location:
Located in the midst of two metropolitan areas 50 miles west of Minneapolis/St. Paul and 40 miles south of St. Cloud, Cokato has many economic and geographic advantages.  Located along Highway 12 in Wright County, Cokato boasts the presence of approximately 150 businesses.

Development Incentives:
The City of Cokato is willing to provide economic development incentives for qualifying projects including a low interest loan program and tax increment financing.  The city is also willing to serve as a conduit to obtain state and federal grants and loans.

General Contact Information:
City Administrator
320-286-5505

Community Amenities:

The City of Cokato was named the Best Place to Raise Children in MN by Bloomberg’s Businessweek.com, December, 2010, “With a country club, library, and award-winning schools, Cokato stands a step above most small towns.  More than an hour from Minneapolis, Cokato shares many amenities with nearby (and runner-up) Dassel, including schools and a performing arts center. Cokato also boasts a museum and photography studio built in 1905 that is on the National Register of Historic Places.”

Cokato offers a variety of parks, trails, golfing, beautiful lakes for fishing with camping opportunities, an outdoor community swimming pool, a quality education system (Dassel Cokato Schools), health care facilities, a wide range of civic organizations, churches and business opportunities.

The Cokato Corn Carnival is an annual 3 day celebration starting the 2nd Monday in August.  For updates and more information you can go to www.cokatocarnival.com

Cokato is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,829 at the 2022 census.

Website www.ci.maple-lake.mn.us

Population– 2014 MN State Demographer Estimate: 2,109

Households – 2014 MN State Demographer Estimate: 790

Location – Located in Wright County, Maple Lake is approximately 40 miles west of Minneapolis and 25 miles southeast of St. Cloud.  Maple Lake is conveniently located on State Highway 55, providing excellent access and visibility.

Development Incentives – The City of Maple Lake offers a local low interest loan fund, tax increment financing and is willing to work with businesses to secure regional and state funding to assist with expansion projects and create the financial package that works for them!

General Contact Information – City of Maple Lake 10 Maple Ave S, PO Box 757 Maple Lake, MN 55358 320-963-3611 320-963-6612 (Fax) cityhall@ci.maple-lake.mn.us

Community Amenities – Maple Lake is a growing community in a picturesque location, nestled among more than a dozen lakes in Central Minnesota.

Education: Maple Lake Elementary School was named a Reward School in 2012 and 2013, which means their students scored in the top 15% of all Title I schools on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs).   Additionally, Maple Lake Elementary was one of 12 elementary schools in Minnesota given the distinction of being named a School of Excellence in 2014. This is a 7-year distinction.   In 2013 the Elementary School was recognized as a Positive Behavioral Inventions & Supports (PBIS) Exemplar School and in 2014 they were recognized as a MN Sustaining Exemplar School for PBIS.

 Maple Lake is home to:

• The St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
• Gear-Head Get Together
• Over 100 businesses and manufacturers
• TheMaple Lake High School Irish athletic teams and Lakers baseball team
• MapleLake School District 881 and  Timothy’s School
• Maple Lake Municipal Airport– FBO Ascend Aviation
• The Chamber of Commerce, Lions, American Legion & Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars & Auxiliary, and many other active community organizations
• Maple Lake’s Wine Club
• Maple Lake Library– Independent and 100% Volunteer

Maple Lake is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,189 at the 2022 census. Minnesota State Highway 55 serves as a main route in the city.

Website: www.howard-lake.mn.us

Population, Households, and Median Income:
Population:  1,962 (2010 Census Data)
Households:  786 Total (2010 Census Data)

Location:
Howard Lake is located on Highway 12 approximately 35 miles west of Minneapolis.

Development Incentives:
The City Council of Howard Lake has been proactive in assisting companies by providing financial incentives.  The following consists of two local incentives offered to prospective businesses of Howard Lake:

Tax Increment Financing:  The City of Howard Lake has used Tax Increment Financing to stimulate redevelopment within the Downtown area and promote jobs in the City’s Industrial areas.  The City currently has TIF available in Howard Lake Industrial Park West and will consider this type of incentive for redevelopment projects that promote the revitalization of the Downtown area.

Low Interest Loan Program-Voyager Fund:  The City has established a low interest loan program called the Voyager Fund and is available to assist businesses of Howard Lake.

The Fund was created for the purpose of assisting a variety of businesses, primarily by providing financial assistance for growth and expansion.  To qualify, a business must be creditworthy, be located within the city limits, and have a project that meets one of the following objectives:

Creation or retention of permanent private sector jobs in order to create above-average economic growth; Stimulation or leverage of private investment to ensure economic renewal and competitiveness; Increase to the local tax base Improvement of employment and economic opportunity for residents of the city that will increase their standard of living; and Stimulation of productivity growth through improved manufacturing processes or new technologies.

General Contact Information
Nick Haggenmiller
625 8th Avenue, PO Box 763, Howard Lake, MN  55349
Phone: 320-543-3670
Fax: 320-543-3306

Community Amenities
Howard Lake is a growing community located minutes from the Twin Cities metro.  Residents and business owners enjoy the Community’s small-town atmosphere with convenient access to the Twin Cities Metro.

Howard Lake is rich in natural resources that include three lakes, Howard, Dutch, and Mallard Pass; approximately 21 acres of parkland; and numerous natural areas.  The Community has an active business community that includes a core of downtown retail businesses, large manufacturing, and a variety of commercial businesses.  These businesses succeed in Howard Lake due to the accessibility and visibility offered by Highway 12 and the strong workforce available within the community.

Howard Lake’s rich natural resources, various housing opportunities, and a strong business community, make Howard Lake a great place to live and work.

Howard Lake is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. It is the host of the annual Wright county fair. The population was 2,104 at the 2022 census.

Website:  www.waverlymn.org

Population, Households, and Median Income:
Population: 2010 Census 1,357
Households: 2010 Census :  603

Location:
Waverly is located in Wright County approximately 30 miles west of the Minneapolis Metropolitan area on US Highway 12.

Development Incentives:
Waverly’s business subsidy policy allows the use of Tax Increment Financing Districts, Tax abatement, grants and loans (should funds be available).

General Contact Information:  
Clerk Treasurer: Debbie Ryks
City Hall
P.O. Box 189, 502 Atlantic Ave., Waverly, MN 55390

Phone: 763-658-4217; Fax 763-658-6189

Community Amenities:
Waverly is home to two lakes – recreational Big Waverly Lake and the scenic environmental Carrigan Lake.   Big Waverly Lake has two public boat launching docks and a lake front park that includes picnic tables, a pavilion, grills, playground equipment, a sandy beach, and tennis courts.  There are several other parks with playground equipment located in newer housing developments.  Waverly has a series of trails connecting newer housing developments with the elementary school, downtown, and the lake front park.

There is a wide choice of housing available with newer housing (and lots for building) located in five developments south of Highway 12.  Lake front property is available on Big Waverly Lake and a wide choice of homes are located in older neighborhoods near the Hubert Humphrey Elementary School – a State of Minnesota nominee for the National Blue Ribbon Educational award.

Waverly is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,006 at the 2022 census.

Website: www.clearwatercity.com

Population, Households
The City of Clearwater has a population of 1,735 with 762 housing units.  

Location:
Clearwater is located at the extreme northern tip of Wright County, near the junction of the Clearwater and Mississippi River on I-94 about 15 miles east of the St. Cloud metropolitan area and 30 miles west of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Development Incentives:
The Clearwater EDA can assist your business with the following incentives: tax abatement, TIF, Growth Incentive Program & Wright County Revolving Loan fund.

General Contact Information:
Annita Smythe, City Administrator, Clerk, Treasurer
asmythe@clearwatercity.com
320-558-2428, option 3

City of Clearwater
605 County road 75, P.O. Box 9, Clearwater, MN  55320

Community Amenities:

• Five city parks
• Lions Park
• Sportsmans Park/Ballfield
• Spring Street Park
• Riverside Park
• Eldorado Park
• River Country Bike Trail (connects three city parks)
• Wright County Wayside Rest overlooking the Clearwater River
• Scenic and Natural Area located at the confluence of the Mississippi and
• Clearwater Rivers
• Designer 18-hole disc golf course
• Clear Waters Outfitting, provides daily canoe, kayak, stand-up-paddle

Clearwater is a city in Stearns and Wright counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 1,979 at the 2022 census. Most of the city lies within Wright County.

Website: WWW.CityofSouthHavenMN.com

Contact information
Melissa Stenson, City Clerk/Treasurer

521 Oak Ave. PO Box 97
South Haven, MN 55382

Phone (320) 236-2424

Fax: (320) 236-2624

Email: Sohavenc@Windstream.net

2014 Population – 190

Households – 71

South Haven is a city in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 185 at the 2022 census.