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City Hall Hours:

7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Friday.

NOTICE OF UTILITY RATE ADJUSTMENTS

Beginning May 1, 2025, rates for utility services will be adjusted as follows:

Electric: +0%
Water: +0%
Sewer: +3%
Refuse: +3%

These adjustments have been arrived at from the results of a professional independent utility rate study recently completed by the City, and will be reflected beginning on the June 2025 utility billing statement.

SPRING BLIGHT SWEEPS BEGIN WEEK OF MAY 5TH

The Chisholm Police Department will begin city-wide blight sweeps starting the week of May 5, 2025. These efforts are part of their commitment to keeping Buhl safe, clean, and welcoming for city residents and visitors alike.
Buhl Blight Flyer 2025 (002)

CITY OF BUHL IS NOW HIRING FOR SEASONAL POSITIONS

The City of Buhl is looking for Summer Street Labor and Beach Attendants. Applications are due by 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 2nd for the Summer Street Labor positions. The Beach Attendant positions will stay open until filled.
Please click on the employment application link: Employment Application
 
SUMMER YOUTH HELP WANTED 2025 Flyer
 
BEACH ATTENDANT 2025 Flyer
 

The City of Buhl has Discontinued the use of Blue Bags

The City of Buhl has discontinued the use of blue bags for extra refuse placed OUTSIDE of your refuse collection container, and they are no longer available. Remaining blue bags may be used AS NORMAL until APRIL 1, 2025. AFTER April 1, 2025, ANY BAG (blue or not), UP TO 30 gallons capacity will be charged a $5.00 per bag handling fee (the bags must be manually collected by the collection vehicle driver. Bags larger than 30 gallons capacity WILL NOT be collected and will need to be managed on your own.

CITY OF BUHL

Located high on the Laurentian Divide and midway across the historic Mesabi Iron Range, families and individuals alike will enjoy Buhl’s abundant recreational facilities and city infrastructure.  The Mesabi Trail winds through Buhl offering visitors a panoramic view of the historic Grant Iron Mine.  Along the trail is Stubler Beach, which offers a pavilion, swimming area, restrooms/changing rooms, and a fishing dock.  Stubler and Judson Pits are stocked for trout fishing and you’ll find remote portage in lakes just north of the city.  The City of Buhl also features a scenic walking trail which winds around Stubler and Judson Pits.  Burton Park features three bocce ball courts, playground equipment, a pavilion, a basketball court, restroom facilities, skateboard ramps and an 18 hole championship disc golf course at Judson Pit.  The Stubler Beach Campground offers eight rustic campsites with fire pits, elevated tent pads and a picnic area.  The Buhl Library is home to the City’s most precious artifacts.  Be sure to stop and sample Buhl’s famous water, named, “The finest drinking water in America”, which is taken from an underground glacial river 700 feet below the ground surface.  Buhl water is absolutely refreshing!  We invite you and your family to visit Buhl and find out why the Iron Range is a great way to getaway!

WATER TOWER INFORMATION

Buhl Water Tower – 2024 Structural Analysis Report

2023 Condition Assessment Report

Buhl Water Tower 2023 Condition Assessment Report

Buhl Water Tower 2023 Condition Assessment Findings

CEDA City of Buhl First Impression Report

Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA) is in partnership with the City on exploring siting a child care facility, and has prepared a First Impression Report which shares initial impressions of the City and this project, and offers insights regarding moving this initiative forward.

The purpose of this First Impression Report – available through the link below – is to provide the City of Buhl with information on assets and opportunities as observed by an objective, first-time visitor.

Buhl First Impression Report

2024 Buhl Drinking Water Sanitary Survey

The Minnesota Department of Health conducts routine sanitary surveys every 18 months.

The 2024 Sanitary Survey is included below.

Buhl 2024 Sanitary Survey Report

CCR Water Reports

CCR Water Report 2023

CCR Water Report 2022