City of Independence Minnesota

City of Independence Minnesota Welcome to the City of Independence! Independence is a beautiful rural community within a short drive of downtown Minneapolis.

Independence Township was organized on April 11, 1858, became the Village of Independence on January 8, 1957, and the City of Independence on April 9, 1974. It is a “gem” of a rural city in the heart of an exploding metropolis. The area is dotted with pretty, little farms, lovely and unique homes, attractive churches, lakes, ponds, rolling hills, wetlands and large wooded areas. Independence is lo

cated on the western edge of Hennepin County, with a population of 3,700. Loretto, a little city with a number of quaint and excellent restaurants and taverns, is just to our northeast. The city of Delano, with its convenient shopping center, is located on our west boundary. The pretty, quiet, little city of Maple Plain is just to our east. Medina and Orono also lie immediately east and Minnetrista is to our south.

⚠️ ROAD RESTRICTIONS ⚠️Road Restrictions will go into effect TUESDAY, MARCH 3rd at 12:00AM! Please plan accordingly.
02/27/2026

⚠️ ROAD RESTRICTIONS ⚠️

Road Restrictions will go into effect TUESDAY, MARCH 3rd at 12:00AM! Please plan accordingly.

Due to the weather and the frigid cold, the City office staff will be working remotely tomorrow. Please call the main li...
01/22/2026

Due to the weather and the frigid cold, the City office staff will be working remotely tomorrow. Please call the main line if you need anything and we will be happy to help. Stay safe and warm!

Due to the icy road conditions this morning, the city will open at 10am for staff safety. We apologize for the inconveni...
01/06/2026

Due to the icy road conditions this morning, the city will open at 10am for staff safety. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Due to all the rain we had over the weekend and today, we will need to reschedule this event. The new date will be next ...
08/18/2025

Due to all the rain we had over the weekend and today, we will need to reschedule this event. The new date will be next TUESDAY, AUGUST 26th at 6:30pm!

🥎 SAVE THE DATE FOR BATTLE OF THE BADGES 2025🥎We are back for our annual softball game of West Hennepin Public Safety vs...
07/09/2025

🥎 SAVE THE DATE FOR BATTLE OF THE BADGES 2025🥎

We are back for our annual softball game of West Hennepin Public Safety vs Maple Plain Fire Department on August 18th starting at 6:30pm! Come out and support our first responders while enjoying some extra entertainment from Umpire BlueLou back again for another year! 👨‍🚒🧑‍✈️

Please help support Delano Helping Hands by bringing a non-perishable food item. 🥫

https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/land-of-10000-stories/cheerleading-umpire-blue-lou-williams-the-talk-of-minnesota-youth-softball/89-40f6f6d3-1f2b-4fd1-95b7-a66bb472128b?fbclid=IwY2xjawLbsP5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSbEpJcEFkR1luRzl0MVo2AR65leTZm2HmGaWRKr7RjRjTW73onIXzAL5oQKYUppTr6AnZRyNm6nOySMjOjw_aem_vEJOxFFuCFp3u60kicU0HA

Congratulations to West Hennepin Public Safety! 🎉We’re proud to share that West Hennepin has been ranked the  #2 safest ...
06/25/2025

Congratulations to West Hennepin Public Safety! 🎉

We’re proud to share that West Hennepin has been ranked the #2 safest city in Minnesota according to the 2025 SafeWise “State of Safety” report! With zero violent crimes and only 10 property crimes (all non-violent larceny), this recognition reflects the incredible dedication of our public safety officers and the strong partnership with our community.

A heartfelt thank you to the entire West Hennepin Public Safety Department for your unwavering commitment to keeping our neighborhoods safe. Your service does not go unnoticed!

Here’s to continuing to build a safer, stronger community—together. 👏🚓🛡️

https://www.safewise.com/blog/safest-cities-minnesota/

PLEASE BE AWARE OF SCAMS!We have been made aware that some of our planning applicants have been a target of internet sca...
05/22/2025

PLEASE BE AWARE OF SCAMS!
We have been made aware that some of our planning applicants have been a target of internet scams asking them to pay additional fees through a wire transfer. These emails unfortunately look very real! The city will never ask you to pay fees through wire transfers. If you have any questions or believe something seems questionable, please reach out to the city directly. We have hear that this is happening in other cities as well, so be on the look out!

Thank you,
City of Independence

*** NEW PAYMENT SYSTEM FOR SEWER PAYMENTS ***Effective 3/4/2025 we have moved to a new payment system for online sewer p...
03/06/2025

*** NEW PAYMENT SYSTEM FOR SEWER PAYMENTS ***
Effective 3/4/2025 we have moved to a new payment system for online sewer payments. After many issues and citizen complaints with our old PSN system, we have integrated a new payment system for our residents on sewer. Paya offers autopay, text to pay and electronic statements if you wish.

If you have an autopay set up with PSN, please cancel it and re-register with Paya/Nuvei at the link below or follow the information in your upcoming mailed statement.

If you have any questions, we are here to help! Call the city at 763-479-0527.

https://independencemn.payacp.com/home

Come help us celebrate Mayor Marvin Johnson's retirement after 45 years of dedicated service to Independence. It has bee...
01/27/2025

Come help us celebrate Mayor Marvin Johnson's retirement after 45 years of dedicated service to Independence. It has been an honor having you serve our community! An open house will be this Thursday at Independence City Hall. We hope to see you there!

SAVE THE DATE! After 45 years of dedicated service, Mayor Johnson is retiring. We are celebrating all that he has done f...
01/06/2025

SAVE THE DATE!

After 45 years of dedicated service, Mayor Johnson is retiring. We are celebrating all that he has done for our community with an Open House on January 30th. Please stop by to say "Hello" and and wish him a happy retirement.

Thank you, Mayor Johnson!

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Maple Plain, MN

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Monday 8am - 4:30am
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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