It doesn't technically start until 10:06 tonight, but that's not going to stop us from celebrating the First Day of Spring all day today. Happy Spring, Columbus!

In honor of the first full day of spring, the Planning Commission is holding their second meeting of the month. Tonight, they'll be discussing a shared driveway variance. Attend the meeting in-person or via Zoom! Preview the meeting materials here: bit.ly/3P4t3BS

Don't miss out on this great opportunity right in our backyard, Columbus!

It's starting, Columbus! Take a moment in the next couple hours to put on your eclipse glasses and take a peak at the partial solar eclipse! It's the last eclipse visible in the contiguous United States until 2044, so make it count!

Columbus Public Works is conducting hydrant flushing in the Freeway District this week. Customers should not notice an impact on their water service, but are advised to prioritize a dark load as their first load of laundry to avoid staining light cloths.

The 3 City Admin. candidates are in City Hall & ready to meet with the public! Columbus residents & business owners are invited to City Hall to interact with the candidates & provide their notes to City Council in anticipation of their final decision at Wed's Council meeting.

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At this evening's City Council workshop meeting the Council will be provided an update by the Anoka County Highway Dept. on upcoming road projects as well as continue a discussion on a proposed Senior/ Community Center Rental Policy. See the full agenda on the city website.

Join us in-person or via Zoom as the Planning Commision decides on 2025 Leadership, holds Public Hearing on a Conditional Use Permit application and more. See the full agenda on the city website. ColumbusMN.us

The Columbus City Council meets tonight. Topics include liquor license approvals, a Sunrise River WMO budget approval along with a Planning Commission Chair Appointment and more. Join in person or virtually at 6pm. Agenda and materials located at ColumbusMN.us

We’re proud to unveil the City of Columbus’s new brand and logo! Our refreshed identity reflects a bold, modern visual identity that reflects the city’s unique spirit, values, and location. Learn more about the new brand at tinyurl.com/53mrx52x

Happy National Public Works Week! This week, we honor the hardworking professionals who keep our city moving rain or shine, summer or snow their dedication makes Columbus a better place to live, work, and play!

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Over the next few weeks, you’ll notice something fresh around town. These banners are being installed along key corridors featuring our updated Columbus logo and the tagline, "Just North Enough." Keep an eye out as the new logo will continue to appear citywide!

🎾 We Want Your Feedback! 🎾 As the City explores reconstruction of the City Park tennis/pickle ball courts. We want your input Share your thoughts and help shape this space! surveymonkey.com/r/TMMV5C2 Your input matters - let’s serve up a better court together!

Join the City of Columbus for a Legislative Update by Sen. Michael Kreun on Aug. 13, 2025, 6:00 PM at Columbus City Hall - 16319 Kettle River Blvd NE. Hear directly from your state senator about recent legislative actions & how they impact our community. ColumbusMN.us