City of Oronoco

10/13/2026

**📢 Resident Notice**

The City of Oronoco has issued a Transient Merchant License to Cole Reisenauer of Ryan Windows & Siding, valid October 13, 2026 through November 13, 2026.

Residents may encounter door-to-door solicitation during this period. The vetted license holder is required to carry and present the City-issued license upon request.

Please note: A City license authorizes solicitation activities but does not constitute an endorsement of the individual, company, products, or services offered.

City of Oronoco

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

📣 New at the Oronoco Community Center!

Help us welcome Coach Bridget and Panther Pearls Cheerleading! 📣 A great opportunity for kids ages 3-12 to build confidence, make friends, and have fun in a positive, community-focused environment.

10/10/2026

Minnesota is the homeland of 11 federally recognized tribal nations: Seven Anishinaabe reservations (Ojibwe/Chippewa) and four Dakota communities, including the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe which is comprised of six of the seven Ojibwe bands. Indigenous and native history in the region dates back roughly 14,000 to 30,000+ years before the Vikings briefly landed.
The Dakota were considered the dominant group for centuries after the Cheyenne relocated to the Great Plains and before the arrival of the Ojibwe. To learn more, you can explore the history and contemporary stories of Minnesota's Indigenous peoples through resources like the Minnesota Historical Society @ https://www.mnhs.org/historycenter/activities/museum/our-home and by visiting tribal cultural centers and events. We welcome you to join us in observance of our MN heritage on this, Indigenous Peoples Day. * City Hall offices will be closed Monday Oct 12th.

10/08/2026

🎉Please join us in congratulating Melissa Griggs on her promotion to Deputy Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Oronoco!

The City of Oronoco is proud to announce the promotion of Melissa Griggs to Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, a well-earned advancement that reflects her dedication, expertise, and commitment to public service.

Throughout her time with the City, Melissa has been instrumental in strengthening City operations.

Many residents know Melissa as the friendly and dependable face behind numerous City services. She serves as the primary point of contact for City administration, community outreach, utility billing, permitting & City finance while also supporting our City departments and elected officials.

In her expanded role as Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, Melissa now assumes primary responsibility for the City's treasury operations and the safeguarding of public funds. She oversees banking and investments, debt administration, budget activity, financial reporting, and the recording and protection of City assets. Her work will help ensure the responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars which is essential to the integrity of the City of Oronoco.

Congratulations, Melissa! Your hard work, leadership, and commitment to our community are truly appreciated.

10/01/2026

🍁 Happy Fall Ya'll! 🍁We are happy to share today, the 3rd edition of this years City Newsletter! Full reading access is also available on our website www.oronoco.com in Notices & Newsletters & hard copies are available at City Hall for those interested.
Printable PDF Link below 👇👇 https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:6ac9dbce-d13b-4dec-8e99-947d73b183fd

10/01/2026

🌊 Where History Flows 🌊

This October we're featuring Allis Park, a unique destination where Oronoco's history meets the natural beauty of the Zumbro River.

Named after Roy Allis, who donated the park land in 1937, Allis Park continues to provide residents and visitors with a place to fish, relax, connect with nature, and enjoy our community's rich heritage.

Whether you're visiting for the river views, a family picnic, or an afternoon of fishing, we hope you'll take some time to discover all that Allis Park has to offer.

📍 Visit Allis Park at 1st St SE
⏰ Open dawn to dusk

Explore the past. Enjoy the present. Make memories for tomorrow. ❤️💙💚

10/01/2026

🎃👻 **Calling All Young Artists!** 👻🎃

Get ready to show off your creativity in the City of Oronoco Halloween Art Contest! 🎨🖍️✨

Children of all ages are invited to create their very own at home Halloween-themed masterpiece for display at Oronoco City Hall throughout the month of October! (Coloring sheets are also available at City Hall if interested)

🗓️ Artwork Due: anytime before October 23
🏆 Winners Announced: Monday, October 26

🎨 Prize Categories Include:

👻 Best Halloween Spirit
🎨 Most Creative Artwork
🌈 Most Colorful Creation
🦇 Spookiest Scene
🍬 Most Imaginative Design
⭐ Mayor's Favorite

Each of the 6 category winners will receive a Halloween Trick-or-Treat Prize Bag! 🎁

Deliver art to:
Oronoco City Hall
115 2nd St NW, Oronoco

✏️ Don't forget to write the artist's name on the artwork for prizes!

Let's fill City Hall with spooky, colorful, and creative art! 🍂🎃🖤 No tricks—just treats for creative kids!

🎃👻🎨

09/29/2026

September Park Spotlight: Riverwood Hills Park! 🛝
Looking for an easy place to get outside, let the kids play, and enjoy a little time with neighbors? Riverwood Hills Park is a great neighborhood spot to do just that.

Built with the help of volunteers, City staff, and community members, this park has been bringing people together since 2005.

Stop by and enjoy the playground, swings, picnic tables, and open green space — perfect for an afternoon of play, a picnic, or a walk through the neighborhood.
👟 Take a walk.
🛝 Let the kids play.
🧺 Pack a snack or picnic.
💚 Enjoy one of Oronoco’s community spaces.
Built by the community. Enjoyed by all.
📍 Riverwood Hills Park – SW Oronoco
📸 Snap a photo while you’re there and share your visit with
Get outside. Explore your community. Make some memories.