About Rockford Minnesota

I was doing some research this past weekend and came accross these facts on Rockford and thought I would share them, sort of interesting.

Population in July 2007: 3,996. Population change since 2000: +10.4%

Males: 1,996   (50.0%)
Females: 2,000   (50.0%)
Median resident age:   30.6 years
Minnesota median age:   35.4 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $64,167 (it was $51,349 in 2000)

Rockford:   $64,167
Minnesota:   $55,802

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $195,281 (it was $113,900 in 2000)

Rockford:   $195,281
Minnesota:   $213,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $210,740; Detached houses: $289,212; Townhouses or other attached units: $176,982; Mobile homes: $43,117

This data according to city-data was accurate in July 2007, the last update. 

Adopt A Hydrant

Did you ever think you could own a Fire Hydrant?  Alright you may not actually “own” the Hydrant under this program but you can adopt a Hydrant and not only give back to the community a bit with the support but you can also let your imagination run free and paint it.  Contact the Rockford Fire Department for more details.

Rockford Fire Hydrant

Sell Your Stuff

$35 Per week park & sell your…?….

Lot located at 8010 Hwy 55 Rockford has 23,000 cars per day of traffic driving by, what more advertising couyld you want?  Park & sell on this lot for $35 per week by simply calling Derrick at 612-282-7653 or stop by 8010 Hwy 55 today.

Our Father’s Lutheran Church – Sunday Services

Lutheran Cross Logo

Looking for a Lutheran Church in the Rockford area?  Stop by Our Father’s Lutheran Church and visit Pastor Donna Rohrer.  Service times, contact numbers and the address are located below.

Worship Schedule

7:30 a.m. Coffee
8:15 a.m. Worship – with Holy Communion
9:15 a.m. Breakfast
9:35 to 10:35 a.m Education Hour – Sunday School, Adult Study, and Coffee Time
10:45 a.m. Worship – with Holy Communion
Contemporary Worship the second and fourth Sundays
Nursery available at 8:15 & 10:45 services

Church Office Hours

Monday 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:30 am – 6:00pm
Friday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Summer Hours begin May 24th Sunday worship at 8:15 and 9:30

 www.ourfatherschurch.org

email office@ourfatherschurch.org Senior Pastor Donna Rohrer, Assistant Pastor Jon Rhodes

3903 Gilbert Avenue SE
Rockford, Minnesota 55373
Phone: (763)477-6300   Fax: (763)477-7092   
General Email:office@ourfatherschurch.org

City Of Rockford – As Seen On TV

Did you know that the City of Rockford council meetings can be seen on TV?  Check out chanel 12 on cable to catch up on what the city of Rockford is working on and upcoming events being planned.  Hers is the schedule:

Saturdays:  10:00 a.m.

Mondays:       3 pm, 7pm & Midnight

Wednesdays:  3 pm, 7pm & Midnight

Thursdays:  3 pm, 7pm & Midnight

Fridays:  3 pm, 7pm & Midnight

 

 

Fire In Rockford

Did you see all the black smoke last night?  I was heading to Ace Hardware last night and as soon as I turned off main street onto Hwy 55 the Rockford Fire Department came by, that’s when I seen the heavy black smoke.  Apparently behind the Diversifoam building off of Rebbecca Park Road just south of 55 a train car with some sort of material in it caught on fire.  I stopped by my office and took this photo…

Rockford Fire

The Rockford Fire Department had it extinguished very quickly and it appears it was contained with no “people” hurt which is great.

Recycling Cans & Clothes

Recycling In Rockford

Most of you are aware already simply from driving by but if you live in the Autumn Oaks addition or the South side of Hwy 55 you may not have seen this as you’re on the other side of town.  In the city parking lot just off main street near the Riverside Park and Library there is a can recycling bin plus a red bin for clothing & shoe donations. 

Another way to recycle is to utilize the curb side pick-up which is the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month.  You may also contact Wright Recycling at 763-972-2031.

Santa Is Still Hanging Around Rockford

Santa Is In Rockford

I was driving to the hardware store this weekend with my daughter when she said “hey Dad look, Santa is hanging off that building”.  Good thing she is older:-)  It was pretty funny so I thought I would snap a picture, keep the little ones eyes closed at the Bridge Street intersection.

Do you have a funny photos to share?  If so send them to me at Derrick(at)DerrickMonroe(dot)com and we will post them for you!

First Ever Post On “All About Rockford”

Riverside Park

Welcome to the all new “allaboutRockford” web site.  Being a resident of Rockford myself since 1990 and a local business owner I wanted to launch the one and only dedicated web site to our great city of Rockford that will provide not only Rockford MN real estate updates but also anything related to Rockford.

Please feel free to post comments, send topics you would like to hear more about and check back often as I will update weekly.  This web site is for you, the residents of Rockford and I truly hope we can provide relevant topics & posts to make it useful for all.  Pass the word “allaboutRockford” is now on line.  Thanks for stopping by and see you around town!

Derrick