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Planning & Zoning
Planning & Zoning The Planning & Zoning Commission reviews proposed amendments to zoning ordinances, site plans and plat applications, and also makes recommendations to the Council regarding the current and future development of the City of Echo. We will be adding additional information soon. Stay Informed Subscribe to receive news and alerts via email and SMS. Subscribe Unsubscribe
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Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events No matter what the season, there is always something going on in the City of Echo. Keeping our residents informed of scheduled events and local happenings is important. Know of an upcoming event that we need to add? Give us a call or send us an email and we will be happy to add it for you. Upcoming Events City Office Closed Begins: 10/12/2026Ends: 10/12/2026 The City Office will be closed on Monday, October 12th in observance of Columbus Day. City Council Meeting Begins: 10/13/2026 - 7:00 pmEnds: 10/13/2026 - 8:00 pm The Echo City Council will meet on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Echo Community Center. Stay Informed Subscribe to receive news and alerts via email and SMS. Subscribe Unsubscribe
Planning & Zoning
Planning & Zoning The Planning & Zoning Commission reviews proposed amendments to zoning ordinances, site plans and plat applications, and also makes recommendations to the Council regarding the current and future development of the City of Echo. We will be adding additional information soon. Stay Informed Subscribe to receive news and alerts via email and SMS. Subscribe Unsubscribe
Library
"A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life." - Henry Ward Beecher We couldn't agree more. Come visit your local library. A quiet place to study, relax, work or simply escape in a good book. It's fun, the old fashioned way. Open Weekly Stay Informed Subscribe to receive news and alerts via email and SMS. Subscribe Unsubscribe
City Cemetery
City Cemetery | City of Echo Opens in a new window City Cemetery Grave Site Fee is $200. Please contact the Clerk/Treasurer to purchase a grave site. Click here for the Clerk/Treasurer's information Related Links Find a Grave in Echo Website Echo City Cemetery Plots at City Cemetery Slide1 Slide2 Pause Slideshow Stay Informed Subscribe to receive news and alerts via email and SMS. Subscribe Unsubscribe
Echo Community Center
Echo Community Center The Echo Community Center is available to rent for weddings, family gatherings, meetings, et cetera, for a nominal cost. Contact the City Clerk for more information at 507-925-4190. THE RENTAL AGREEMENT FORM IS LOCATED BELOW. PLEASE PRINT AND BRING IT TO THE CITY CLERK/TREASURER'S OFFICE WHEN YOU PAY YOUR RENTAL FEE. Main Hall $ 100.00 rental/$200.00 damage deposit Main Hall - Liquor $200.00 rental/$200.00 damage deposit %$50.00 Back Room (only) $ 50.00 rental/$ 25.00 damage deposit Large RCA Flat Screen TV & Sony DVD Player available for use during your event. The DVD Player was purchased with a Donation to the Community Center from the Elaine Borning Family. If you wish to use the DVD Player please contact the Clerk/Treasurer's Office at 507-925-4190. For a list of items for sale, click here. Related Documents Community Center Rental Agreement ( PDF / 71 KB )
Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation Adopting a local preservation ordinance, appointing a preservation commission, and designating historic resources is one of the best ways for the City of Echo to protect the historic character of its buildings, neighborhoods, and landmarks from inappropriate alterations, incompatible new construction, as well as outright demolition. For additional questions about the Historic Preservation Commission, feel free to give us a call. We will gladly assist you. Stay Informed Subscribe to receive news and alerts via email and SMS. Subscribe Unsubscribe
Financial Reports & Budgets
Financial Reports & Budgets The City of Echo Finance Department provides for the processing of all financial data in a timely and cost-effective manner. This allows the department to monitor budgetary requirements, invest funds, and to comply with all local, state and federal laws. Financial Reports and Budgets are presented, re-evaluated and voted on annually. Proposed Budget documents reflect the financial plan to be presented for the next fiscal year. The Final Budget includes the Proposed Budget plus changes made for budget and purchase order carryovers.Please contact us if you have questions regarding any Financial Reports and Budgets (if available) below.
City Hall
City Hall The City of Echo Hall is your resource for information and questions about our local government as well as services offered in our community. Home to the Mayor and Council and all other service departments, we welcome and encourage you to call or stop by during business hours. Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm Closed Fridays, Weekends, and Holidays Contact Info Echo City Hall 342 2nd Ave. WEcho, MN 56237 507-925-4190 [email protected] Stay Informed Subscribe to receive news and alerts via email and SMS. Subscribe Unsubscribe
Boards & Commissions
If you are interested in serving on a Board or Commission, please contact us for specific information. All applications will be filed and reviewed by the Council at the time of appointments. Check back often as we will be adding more information, soon.
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement | City of Echo Opens in a new window Code Enforcement The Code Enforcement Division helps to protect the City of Echo public’s well-being and enhance the quality of life by enforcing the health, safety, zoning and sanitation codes. Please check back; we will be adding more information soon. Have a question? Give us a call. We will be happy to assist you. Stay Informed Subscribe to receive news and alerts via email and SMS. Subscribe Unsubscribe
Farm Fresh Eggs
Farm fresh Eggs are available in the refrigerator at the Echo Community Center. $3 suggested donation per dozen with proceeds going to a retired 87-year-old farmer.
County Board Meeting
County Board Meeting When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Dept. Head/Work Session
Dept. Head/Work Session When: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Staff in Training
Staff in Training When: Friday, October 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM to Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
CVSO in Meeting
CVSO in Meeting When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM to Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM Page content: - VSO Schedule - Clearwater County, MN Skip to main content Search Air Quality: Search CVSO in Meeting When: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM to Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
CVSO in a Meeting
CVSO in a Meeting When: Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM to Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Staff in Training 1-230PM
Staff in Training 1-230PM Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM to Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
ADA Accommodation
ADA Accommodations Skip to main content Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations The Minnesota Judicial Branch is committed to providing all people with equal access to the courts. To this end, the Judicial Branch strives to make reasonable accommodations for court users with disabilities consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Minnesota State Statute 363A.11. Overview If you have a disability and anticipate needing an accommodation, please complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form. Jurors: If you are a juror and have a disability and anticipate needing an accommodation, please complete the Juror Accommodation Request Form. It is recommended that you submit your completed request form at least 10 business days prior to the date you need your accommodation. All requests for accommodation will be given due consideration and, if necessary, may require an interactive process between the requester and the court to determine the best course of action. If you believe you have been excluded from participating in, or denied benefits of, any court program or activity because of a disability, you may submit an ADA Grievance form to the ADA Coordinator. For more information on the process, please visit the ADA Grievance Procedure link on this page. To Top Need help? Need Help? Self-Help Centers Self-Help Centers can help you find helpful information, services, and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer. Self-Help Centers Conciliation Court Virtual Assistant Get Legal Help Find a Lawyer State Law Library Room G25Minnesota Judicial Center25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 mn.gov/law-library
File a Case
File A Case Skip to main content File a Case File a Case in District Court Most cases begin in Minnesota’s district courts. District courts are located in each of the state's 87 counties and are divided among 10 judicial districts for administration purposes. File using paper Unless required to use the eFile and eServe (eFS) System as described below, court users can file paper documents and court forms at the courthouse by going to the courthouse or by mailing their filings to the courthouse. You can find the addresses to the courthouses on our Find Courts page. Guide & File Minnesota Guide & File is an electronic tool that helps you create court forms in certain types of cases. In most situations, you can then file your forms electronically (eFile) through Guide & File or print and file on paper. eFiling eFiling is the process of submitting court filings electronically. To use eFiling, you must have completed documents saved as PDF’s on your computer. If you do not yet have completed documents saved on your computer, please review the Help Topics for links to forms and other information about your case type. Attorney, government agencies, or guardians ad litem, are mandatory eFilers and are required to use eFiling to file documents. Filers who have eFiled into a case before must continue to use eFiling to file documents into that case. Follow the link below to: Learn about filing a case in district court Find instructions and eFiling resources Electronically file and serve court documents (for applicable filers) Contact the eFile Support Center eFile a Case in District (Trial) Court File a Case in Supreme Court or Court of Appeals The Minnesota Court of Appeals provides the citizens of Minnesota with prompt and deliberate review of all final decisions of the trial courts, state agencies and local governments. As the error-correcting court, the Court of Appeals handles most appeals, which allows the Minnesota Supreme Court to spend time resolving difficult constitutional and public policy cases. The Minnesota Supreme Court receives cases from the Court of Appeals on petitions for review or accelerated review. In addition, several types of cases bypass the Court of Appeals and go directly to the Supreme Court including appeals of murder cases in the first degree and cases coming from the Tax Court and Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals Help Topics provide information on:Filing an appeal in a civil case; and Filing an appeal in a criminal case. The Clerk of Appellate Courts office receives the case filings for both the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.The Clerk of Appellate Courts provides:Appellate Forms Access to the Minnesota Appellate E-Filing Application (E-MACS), which allows users to electronically file documents with the Clerk of Appellate Courts in cases pending before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. Contact information for assistance for self-represented litigants To go directly to E-MACS, please use the button below. Access E-MACS To Top Need help? Need Help? Self-Help Centers Self-Help Centers can help you find helpful information, services, and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer. Self-Help Centers Conciliation Court Virtual Assistant Get Legal Help Find a Lawyer State Law Library Room G25Minnesota Judicial Center25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 mn.gov/law-library
Forms & Instructions
Forms & Instructions Skip to main content Forms & Instructions If you need help accessing the forms due to a disability, please visit the Minnesota Judicial Branch Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodation page. Please go to the Help Topics Homepage to learn more about what forms you may need and find other resources related to many of the topics listed below.Use Minnesota Guide & File to create forms in certain case types. For more information, visit our Guide & File Help Topic. Self-Help Centers Help Topics - A to Z Court Forms Information Court Forms Categories: Adoption Appeals Bankruptcy Child Custody / Parenting Time Child Protection Child Support Civil Commitment Conciliation / Small Claims Court Confidential Information Contempt of Court Criminal Criminal Expungement Divorce / Dissolution Domestic Abuse Family Fee Waiver Firearms Guardianship / Conservatorship Harassment Housing / Landlord-Tenant Judgment Enforcement Juvenile Delinquency Motor Vehicles Name Change Other Parental Notification Paternity Probate Protective Orders Seizures, Forfeitures, and Impoundments Service of Process Spousal Support Subpoena Traffic To Top Need help? Sign up for updates Need Help? Self-Help Centers Self-Help Centers can help you find helpful information, services, and resources about your legal problem if you are not represented by a lawyer. Self-Help Centers Conciliation Court Virtual Assistant Get Legal Help Find a Lawyer State Law Library Room G25Minnesota Judicial Center25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155 mn.gov/law-library Conciliation Court Chat Minnesota Conciliation Court (Small Claims Court)AI-Assistance Tool
Planning & Zoning
Planning & Zoning The Planning & Zoning Commission reviews proposed amendments to zoning ordinances, site plans and plat applications, and also makes recommendations to the Council regarding the current and future development of the City of Echo. We will be adding additional information soon. Stay Informed Subscribe to receive news and alerts via email and SMS. Subscribe Unsubscribe
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement | City of Echo Opens in a new window Code Enforcement The Code Enforcement Division helps to protect the City of Echo public’s well-being and enhance the quality of life by enforcing the health, safety, zoning and sanitation codes. Please check back; we will be adding more information soon. Have a question? Give us a call. We will be happy to assist you. Stay Informed Subscribe to receive news and alerts via email and SMS. Subscribe Unsubscribe
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