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Applications are now being accepted for the 2015-2016 Leadership Barnesville program which is sponsored by the Barnesville Area Community Fund. Would you like to get to know more people in Barnesville?  Do you love living in Barnesville and would you like to play a role in helping make Barnesville better?  Do you like having fun? … Read More

The Barnesville City Council will hold their regular 6-8-15 City Council Meeting this coming Monday, June 8 beginning at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers.

Today is a bittersweet day, Barnesville’s downtown said goodbye to the old Farmer’s Oil building. Demolition began on the 75 year old piece of Barnesville’s history this morning. In its prime, the Farmer’s Oil building was the home to a full service gas station with all the bells and whistles. They provided oil changes and … Read More

Water restrictions are in effect from June 1st to September 1st. During these months, no lawns shall be watered or cars washed between 10 am and 7 pm. Copies of the complete Water Ordinance are available at City Hall offices or by viewing the Watering Brochure 2015. Starting on June 1, if your address ends … Read More

The Barnesville City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 2 in the City Council Chambers beginning at 6:30 pm.

The City of Barnesville is accepting applications for a full-time position in the Public Works Department. Work will involve skilled and semiskilled operations in streets and parks maintenance. Skills in repairing mechanical equipment preferred. A class B CDL is required to be obtained within 3 months of hire. Starting wage is $13-$15/hr. depending on qualifications, … Read More

Congratulations to the Buffalo Red River Watershed District, whose office is located in the Barnesville Commercial Park, on winning the highest honor at the 2015 Environmental Initiative Awards held last week in Minneapolis. The project won the 2015 Partnership of the Year, and also received the Natural Resources category award for the Manston Slough Restoration. … Read More

The Barnesville Economic Development Authority (EDA) is pleased to welcome our Summer Intern Amanda Nelson to our team! Amanda will be entering her senior year at NDSU where she is majoring in Agribusiness, with minors in Accounting and Business Administration. Amanda is the daughter of Bruce and Julie Nelson of rural Barnesville. Her knowledge of … Read More

Barnesville will hold the annual Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 25, 2015. The Memorial Day Parade will begin at 10 a.m. starting from Atkinson Elementary School to Front Street and continuing on to McGrath Park. The keynote speaker will be retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Richard Cole. A free-will luncheon will follow the … Read More

The City of Barnesville is excited to welcome Bailey Holzbauer as the new Barnesville Main Street Director. Bailey is originally from Breckenridge, MN. She graduated from MSUM on Friday, May 15, with a bachelors degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing. Bailey also holds a minor in advertising and a certificate in professional … Read More