Moving to Montrose?

	Phone:	(763) 675-3717
	Location:	311 Buffalo Avenue South
	Hours:	7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday 7:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday
	Mailing Address:	PO Box 25 Montrose, MN 55363

	Phone:	(763) 682-3900
	Location:	10 Second St. NW Buffalo, MN 55313
	Links:	County Web site County Map

	Phone:	(763) 675-3237
	Location:	360 Center Avenue South
	Hours:	8:30-11:30 am, 12:30-4:30 pm, Monday through Friday 9:00-10:00 am Saturday
	Links:	Change of Address Form Hold Mail Form

Water, sewer, garbage and recycling are billed by the city. You will need to complete an application to set up an account.
	Water	$3.75 per month plus $3.50 / 1000 gallons
	Sewer 1	$1.25 per month base charge plus $2.50 / 1000 gallons
	Sewer 2	This fee is for the water treatment facility. $3.00 per month base charge plus $2.75 / 1000 gallons. There is also a $3.00 per month charge for storm sewers.
	Sewer fees are based on water consumption. This means when you use water it is assumed that you use sewer. When you water your lawn this can add up. You may install a second meter for outside watering so that you are charged for water only on this meter (no sewer charges or base rate). Visit the city office to apply for a permit. There is a $25.50 fee. Purchase a "radio read" meter from the city office for $235.00 Have a plumber install the meter. **Do not make this a deduct meter** When the installation is complete contact the city office and arrange to have the meter sealed and inspected. Following inspection, contact the city to have the meter added to your account as a "water only" meter.

Water, sewer, garbage and recycling are billed by the city. You will need to complete an application to set up an account.
	Garbage is picked up on Tuesdays. All garbage must be in your container and bagged. $3.00 stickers may be purchased at the City Office for occasional extra garbage. Containers are available in the following sizes: 30-gallon container - $10 per month (plus tax) 60-gallon container - $14 per month (plus tax) 90-gallon container - $18 per month (plus tax)
	Residential recycling is collected every other Tuesday. Each residence is issued one free recycle bin. Click here for a flier with recycling guidelines.
	Tree branches, grass clippings, leaves, and garden waste may be dropped at the city compost site (at the wastewater plant on the rear tarmac area). The site will be open from 6 pm to 8 pm on Wednesdays through the end of September, and Saturdays from 8 am to noon through the end of October. The wastewater treatment facility is located at 800 Buffalo Avenue South (south of Highway 12 on County Road 25).

Xcel Energy is the provider of gas and electric services for the majority of Montrose residents. Call 800-895-4999 to set up an account or with questions.

Residents in the Forest Creek development are served by Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association; call 763-477-3000 or complete the online application for service.

Lakedale Telephone Company provides local phone service, long distance services and internet access. Call 763-675-3400 to set up an account or with questions.

Time Warner provides cable television, high-speed internet and digital telephone services. Call (763) 675-3373 to start service or with questions.

Lakedale Telephone Company provides dial-up and DSL internet access in addition to digital television. Lakedale's Digital TV service can provide over 300 channels of digital TV programming including news, sports, music, movies, comedy, and educational channels. Call 763-675-3400 to set up an account or with questions.

New residents should contact the Personnel/Administrative Services office to register their children for school. Even if your children are under 5 years of age they should be registered in the district to ensure that you are notified about early childhood screening and kindergarten registration at the appropriate time. To request a packet of information about the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose schools, please call the Personnel/Administrative Services office at (763) 682-5200, ext. 1006, or send an email. Please include your complete name and mailing address.

Let Welcome Neighbor help you get acquainted with your new community with maps, discount coupons and civic information. This is a free service provided by local merchants. Call (952) 446-9000 to make an appointment with your local Welcome Neighbor representative.

• Montrose is centrally located with hospitals and clinics just a short drive away. Buffalo Hospital (Allina Hospitals and Clinics) along with its many health services, is located to the north of Montrose, and Ridgeview Clinics and Hospital to the south. Each one offers state-of-the-art facilities and are continuously being expanded. Some of the many services offered include: Emergency & Urgent Care, Surgical Specialties, Birth Centers, Oncology Care, Diagnostic Imaging, and Rehab & Sports Medicine. Both are committed to providing an excellent health care experience and to making what can be a stressful situation as comfortable as possible for patients and their families.
• Montrose Family Chiropractic (145 Nelson Blvd # 1000) offers individual care for you and all members of your family. Their comprehensive chiropractic services include care of all work, auto, sport or home injuries. Massage Therapy is available, plus school or work physicals, blood pressure checks, exercise and nutritional training.
• Wellness on Wheels is a mobile health promotion service provided by Wright County Public Health. Services include immunizations, glucose monitoring, pregnancy testing, blood pressure checks, and general health education. You may call 763-682-7717 for appointments and van location dates. More information is available on the Wright County Web site.

• Wright County Journal Press and The Drummer - the city's official newspaper.
  • The Wright County Journal-Press is a weekly community newspaper covering Buffalo and surrounding areas of Wright County. Established way back in 1887, it has a paid circulation of about 5,850 copies each Thursday. Subscribe via email request or by calling 763-682-1221. The Wright County Journal-Press is also available on newsstands. Some of the news, sports and feature stories published in the Journal-Press each week are also included as part of The Drummer Online edition.
  • A weekly printed version of The Drummer (founded in 1971) circulates over 50,000 copies free to readers and newsstands all around Wright County and parts of surrounding counties on Sundays.
  • An "Early Edition" of The Drummer's classified section is rushed to newsstands by midday Fridays, so those ads can be in your hands at the earliest possible time. Those same ads are available to you on the internet by later Friday afternoon, when our web page is updated.
• The Herald Journal serves the communities of Howard Lake, Lester Prairie, Mayer, Montrose, New Germany, Waverly, and Winsted. Subscribe online or by calling 800-567-8303.
• Delano Eagle Press & News serves the cities of Delano, Independence and Franklin Township; along with the Delano Area School District 879. The Eagle is published on Mondays. Subscribe via email or by calling 763-425-3323.

KUDZ and KARP

• KUDZ AM 1260 is an ABC Information Radio Network affiliate, along with the Minnesota News Network and the Associated Press. In addition to being "Your Information Station", you will hear fun radio, people radio, and relatable conversation for our listening audience. KUDZ also broadcasts the Twins and Wild games.
• KARP 106.9 FM offers the latest news, weather, sports, and community events while entertaining you with a blend of today's country and the best variety of music from the '50's through today's "hot" new country.

The Great River Regional Library system has 32 libraries serving the counties of Central Minnesota. Montrose residents have easy access to several local branches:

	Buffalo Public Library	(763) 682-2753 18 NW Lake Blvd. Buffalo, MN 55313
	Delano Public Library	(763) 972-3467 160 Railroad Ave E Delano, MN 55328
	Rockford Public Library	(763) 477-4216 8220 Cedar St Rockford, MN 55373

Montrose United Methodist Church

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church-Wisconsin Synod

Celebration Community Church (Evangelical Free Church)