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The City of Ranier City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ranier Community Building. Councilmember Ron Wilcox will be attending the meeting remotely.
The most significant item on the agenda is a review of proposed water and sewer rate increases from the City of International Falls — changes that could directly affect Ranier utility bills.
The council is set to take action on several financial items:
The council will accept the January 2026 Liquor Store Operating Statement, the monthly financial review of Ranier’s municipal liquor operation.
Public Works Supervisor Nick Hagen will deliver his department report on the condition of city infrastructure, streets, and grounds.
The council will review proposed increases to water rates and debt service rates originating from the City of International Falls. Because Ranier purchases water service from International Falls, rate changes upstream can have a direct impact on what Ranier residents pay. This item is listed for review and discussion.
The agenda closes with an Open Forum, giving community members a chance to bring questions or comments directly to the council.
Ranier City Council meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ranier Community Building. All residents are welcome to attend.
View on City of Ranier Website →
Ranier is a charming small town that offers the quintessential Northern Minnesota experience!
The City of Ranier
Ranier is a small city on the shores of Rainy Lake, just a few miles east of International Falls on Highway 11. Population is around 570. It sits right where Rainy Lake narrows into the Rainy River, and it’s the gateway to Voyageurs National Park from the Rainy Lake side.
For a town its size, there’s a lot going on.
Getting There
If you’re coming from the Falls, it’s a short drive east on Highway 11. There’s also a paved bike trail that runs from International Falls through Ranier and out toward the Rainy Lake Visitor... Read more
