Welcome to Winsted!
Winsted has the unique advantage of being located near a metropolitan area, while retaining the quiet charm of a rural community. The excellent quality of life in Winsted is exemplified in our outstanding schools, quiet neighborhoods, and recreational opportunities.
Desired Location
Winsted is located within 45 miles of the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and maintains a close proximity to regional airports. Winsted also hosts a turf runway of it's own at the Winsted Municipal Airport (10D). Winsted also offers convenient, direct access to Minnesota Highway 7 to the south and U.S. Highway 12 to the north.
Skilled Workforce
The Twin Cities and outlying regions are consistently ranked among the top areas for skilled and productive labor force. Numerous colleges, universities and technical institutions provide employees of local businesses with opportunities for ongoing higher education and cooperative, customized and technical training.
Strong Schools
The Independent Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted School District - 2687, serving the communities of Winsted, Waverly, and Howard Lake, is dedicated to providing a high-quality education for its youth. They strive for excellence and opportunity for each student in every offering and activity of the school district. The District is comprised of an area of about 115 square miles, primarily in Wright County, with a portion located in McLeod County, and a small portion in Carver County. The District’s high school and middle school are located between Howard Lake and Winsted on Wright County Road 6. The elementary and preschool facilities are located in Waverly and Winsted. There are also a K-12 parochial school option within the city through Holy Trinity Schools.
Arts, Culture and Recreation
Winsted is a place that both business owners and employees like to call home. The city offers a wide variety of housing and services with small-town charm. It’s also a great city for arts and culture, outdoor activities and plenty of things to do.
City parks are located throughout the community and feature picnic shelters, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, playground equipment, numerous baseball fields, a swimming beach and an amphitheater. Residents and visitors can also take advantage of the Luce Line State Trail, which connects to our ever expanding trail system.
A Summer Festival, Winter Festival, the nationally renowned “Winstock Country Music Festival”, along with numerous other community events, provide opportunities for everyone to enjoy.
Utility Services
The City of Winsted provides municipal water, wastewater/sanitary sewer, and storm water services to the residents and businesses located throughout the City.
A form, is required for all new accounts established or when a change in property ownership occurs. If you are moving to a new address, please contact City Hall at least two days in advance and submit a meter read on your last day. To cancel utility service, you must submit the date you are changing possession of the property, the service address, a forwarding address for your final bill, and the name of the new owner.
New accounts should be set up prior to closing or taking possession of the property. City staff can verify that the previous owner or renter has cancelled service and there are no past due amounts on the account. To begin service, you will need to provide the property address, owner contact information, and renter contact information (if applicable).
For additional information related to utilities and billing, CLICK HERE.
For a list of additional utility and service providers, CLICK HERE.