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Legion Post #300 - Paver Project
4/6/2023
The Legion's Paver Committee has received a draft of all the paver orders received to date. There was an email sent to all April 5, as they are trying to reach all who placed a paver order to verify that the spelling and information is correct. Check your email, or stop at Citizens Bank, Lafayette Clerk's office or Fillmeup C-Store, there will be copies of the paver drafts available to review and update, if needed.
Weather Related News
2/22/2023
To assist our city staff and our contracted snow removal company, if you live on a 'No Parking' area move your vehicles off the street. All other areas if you do not have off street parking, once the streets have begun to be cleaned, move your vehicle to a plowed side of the street. With the impact of the storm's potentially high amount of snow and drifting, please have patience. If you have a fire hydrant on your block, help to keep it free of snow.
125 year celebration meeting
2/3/2023
Mayor Peterson has asked all residents and businesses in and around the Lafayette area to attend the first meeting to begin the planning of the 125-year celebration of Lafayette. The meeting will be held at the Community Center at 7pm on Wednesday, February 15, 2025A 125 year celebration is a quasuicentennial.
Nicollet County Public Health Offers Free Vaccine Clinics
1/17/2023
Nicollet County Public Health is offering Free Vaccine Clinics in western Nicollet County on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
City updates 12/21/2022
12/21/2022
The Thursday Garbage and Recycling will still take place Thursday morning, December 22, 2022.. Our provider suggests to put your carts out in the morning before 8 am.
City of Lafayette Accepting 2023 Lawn Care Service bids
12/19/2022
City of Lafayette is accepting lawn care service bids for the 2023 mowing season; both by season and per mow. For the complete information guide, contact the city clerk’s office 507-228-8241, email lafcityclerk@gmail.com, or in person at 791 Main Avenue, Lafayette. Deadline is noon on Monday, January 9, 2023. The City Council has the right to accept or reject all bids. "The City of Lafayette is an equal opportunity provider"
Lafayette American Legion Post #300 Annual Turkey Bingo
11/16/2022
Lafayette American Legion Post#300 is hosting their annual TURKEY BINGO!
Minnesota Secretary of State Election FAQ
10/21/2022
In a League of Minnesota Cities Fall Forum webinar for city officials, David Maeda shared the Minnesota Secretary of State's website has a frequently asked questions page for elections.
Mayor for a Day Essay Contest
10/19/2022
The League of Minnesota Cities announces the annual Mayor for a Day Contest!
Fall Residential Curbside Clean-up 10/15
10/14/2022
Today is a great time to clean up your property before the snow hits! See the attached photo for instructions of what is or is not allowed.
Fall Hydrant Flushing
9/26/2022
The City of Lafayette will send out a Public Alert notification on Monday, September 26, 2022 to alert residents and businesses of the city's fall hydrant flushing. The flushing will begin Tuesday morning, September 27 from approximately 7 am until 3:30pm and daily thorough September 30th or until the work is completed. You may see sediment or discoloration this time, if you draw water while the flushing is occurring in your area.
Western Nicollet County Flu Shot Clinics Announced
9/20/2022
Nicollet County Public Health will be offering FREE Flu vaccine clinics in Western Nicollet County on Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Lafayette Legion Post #300
9/9/2022
Lafayette Legion Post #300 will meet on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 7 pm in the Community Center at 540 7th Street.