Strong communities are powered by dedicated first responders.💡🚨⛑️
Today, on National First Responders Day, we’re honoring the brave men and women who step up to serve our community. Thank you for all you do!
#EmpoweringOurCommunity #FirstRespondersDay
#EnergySavingTips
PUBLIC NOTICE
City Board & Commission Vacancies
The City is currently seeking residents interested in serving on various City Boards and Commissions. These volunteer positions provide an opportunity to participate in local government, share your perspective, and help shape the future of our community. Applications are available at the Melrose City Center.
The City of Melrose will be conducting early in-person voting for 6 days before the 2026 General Election. Early voting will take place at the Melrose City Center, 225 1st Street NE, Melrose, MN 56352.
𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Tuesday, October 27th through Friday, October 30th (8:00 am to 4:30pm), Saturday, October 31st (9:00 am to 3:00 p.m.), and Monday, November 2nd (8:00am to 4:30pm).
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Tuesday, November 3 (7:00am to 8:00pm).
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That’s more than 55 million Americans who get their electricity from community-owned utilities. And Melrose Public Utilities is proud to be one of nearly 2,000 public power utilities across the country. Public power is community-powered!
#PublicPower #CommunityOwned
The Cold Weather Rule is in effect October 1 through April 30.
Love the candle glow but not the open flame? An electric wax warmer is a safer alternative to burning a candle.🔌 These clever gadgets safely melt wax using low heat, filling your space with that amazing autumn aroma, without the dangers of an open flame.
#SafetyTips
It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to take a closer look at how often cyber threats occur. According to Check Point Research, in 2026 so far, U.S. organizations experienced an average of 1,455 cyberattacks every week. That’s roughly 208 attacks a day, 9 attacks an hour, 1 attack every 7 minutes! 🦠👾
So, before you click that link, open that attachment or approve that login request, remember to …
Pause. Think. Verify!
#CybersecurityTips
Personal! Public power crews and staff aren’t just employees. They're the people who know this community, care about its future and show up when you need them most.
#ThisIsPublicPower #PowerPublicWeek
📧 Email your best energy-saving idea to: billing@cityofmelrosemn.gov by Friday, October 9, 2026 to win an Energy Savings Gift Box!
outlets, light fixtures and power cords. Dry leaves can be a fire hazard,
especially around electrical equipment. Your small effort can make a big
difference in keeping your home safe.
#SafetyTips
That’s ok, we’ve got this! We’re here to keep homes and outdoor spaces shining bright. 🍁💡
#Reliability #PublicPower
#PublicPower #WePowerOn
Today marks the start of National Clean Energy Week, City of Melrose / Melrose Public Utilities is proud to be part of #PublicPower, which is making sustainable energy a priority by investing in renewables like wind, solar and hydro. Because we believe a cleaner, sustainable energy future starts with us. 💨☀️💦
#CleanEnergy
Powering education takes a lot of power! Did you know? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, nearly 100,000 public K–12 schools across the U.S. account for 9% of commercial building energy consumption.
#PublicPower #WePowerOn
This Labor Day, we’re celebrating the incredible contributions of American workers, especially our municipal utility employees who work tirelessly to keep the lights on and our communities strong. As you enjoy the holiday, you can count on us to be here for you 24/7, keeping the power flowing when you need it most.
In observance of the holiday, City of Melrose/Melrose Public Utilities will be closed September 7th for Labor Day.
#Reliability
