City of Newport
596 7th Avenue
Newport, MN 55055
Phone: (651) 459-5677
Fax: (651) 459-9883

Welcome to Newport!

Newport is primarily a residential community and its strength is the people who live within the city. Newport is a small river community with residential streets bordered by large trees, which wind their way along the river's edge and the blufflands. Newport's small town persona is retained within its people and its physical environment even though it is within a 15 minute commute to St. Paul and Minneapolis. With a population of 3,435, Newport continues to encourage growth and development within the community.

Newport News & Announcements

Update about Ice Skating Rinks

The ice skating rinks at Loveland and Lions Parks are closed.

Information on Tree Trimming

The Public Works Department will be trimming trees throughout the City beginning on Monday, February 6. Please watch for equipment during this time and keep plenty of distance between yourself and the equipment.

Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce - Annual Spring Business Showcase

The Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting its Spring Business Showcase. The Showcase will be Thursday, April 26 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Cottage Grove Ice Arena. The Showcase is free and open to the public! Click here for more information.

Annual Dog Licenses

Annual dog licenses are on sale at City Hall for $20. A rabies vaccination certificate is required at the time of purchasing the dog license. Please contact Renee Helm, Executive Analyst, at (651) 459-5677 for more information.

Information on Newport Library

The City is currently looking for volunteers for the Library! The City would like to extend the hours of operation by ten hours through volunteers. Volunteers would work two hour shifts during the evening and weekends. Volunteers need to be 18 years or older. Individuals who are interested in volunteering should contact Mike Laughton, at (651) 459-9631.

Click here for more information on the Library.

Thu - Feb 23
Park Board @ 7:00 p.m. - Cancelled

Thu - Mar 01
City Council @ 5:30 p.m.

Wed - Mar 07
Heritage Preservation Commission @ 4:30 p.m.

Thu - Mar 08
Planning Commission @ 7:00 p.m.

Thu - Mar 15
City Council @ 5:30 p.m.

Click on the link above to request a service, submit a concern or report a pothole.

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