Category: Announcements
Looking for Volunteers – Home Water Testing
The City of Ortonville water department is looking for volunteers to have their home water tested for lead and copper. We need about 10-15 homes. The criteria are that it has to be from a hard water faucet that gets used regularly/daily. It has… Continue Reading “Looking for Volunteers – Home Water Testing”
Utility Bills
Road Construction. Utility bill payments can be dropped off at the City Office (there is two-way traffic on Third Street in front of the Police Department now) or you can drop them at Cenbank or Minnwest Bank.
Reminder: Water Pipes
A reminder to those that have had issues with water pipes freezing in the past – running water through the pipe – even at a trickle – helps to prevent pipes from freezing.
Winter Alerts, Notifications & Good to Know Announcements
A list of resource links as we make it through this winter season. Big Stone County Emergency ManagementTheir Facebook pages keeps us current on in-coming weather related notices and alerts. 1350 AM KDIO RadioListen in on KDIO for all weather-related announcements and they also… Continue Reading “Winter Alerts, Notifications & Good to Know Announcements”
Cold Weather Rule – and your Utilities
There is a cold weather rule in Minnesota that tries to help people avoid being disconnected. However, if a person doesn’t follow the guidelines, they could still have their electricity turned off for nonpayment. Please read the Cold Weather Rule – Link: https://mn.gov/puc/consumers/help/shut-off-protection/ Further questions regarding… Continue Reading “Cold Weather Rule – and your Utilities”
Utility Payment Options
Click here to view 2026 Utility Rates To view your utility bills online – LINK https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/ortonvillemn There is a drop box for payments located on the NW corner ofMadison Avenue and Third Street NW. Utility billings are due on the 12th of the month… Continue Reading “Utility Payment Options”
Enter Meter Readings
The City will take the readings on the website until the 12th – this allows time to process into the City system. Thank you!