Elk River, County seat in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States.
Elk River sits at the meeting point of the Mississippi and Elk Rivers in Minnesota and covers rolling, wooded terrain. Streets run through residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and green spaces shaped by glacial movement.
David Frederic Faribault opened a trading post here in 1846, drawing fur traders and settlers to the rivers. The community became a village in 1881 and later gained city status.
The town takes its name from the elk that once roamed the riverbanks and drew early settlers to the area. Residents today gather in riverside parks and use trails that wind through wooded areas along the Mississippi.
The community center offers space for sports, events, and programs open throughout the year. Visitors find public areas along the rivers and paths through the wooded hills.
The town carries the nickname Energy City following a power plant upgrade by Great River Energy. This facility uses technology that increases renewable energy in the region.
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