Moving to Delano

Delano is just about 30 minutes from the hustle and bustle of big city living in the Twin Cities. Delano sits right along Crow River which allows families to enjoy many outdoor summer and winter sports as well as scenic trails for hiking or biking. We welcome you to the Delano community and we are certain you will find your new home here an enjoyable experience.

The city of Delano is part of the Delano Independent school District #879 which has the main purpose that states "Educational Excellence is our Foremost Goal." The school district has approximately 2250 students from grades pre-K to 12th grade. Delano Elementary school has about 775 students from grades pre-K through 4th grade with a student to teach ratio of 21/24:1. Delano Middle School is for grades 5th through 8th grade and Delano High School is for grades 9th through 12th grade with an astounding 97% of students who participate in extracurricular activities.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Delano are working closely together to make sure you and your family is safe during the flu pandemic and through other health problems. Following basic safety like washing your hands, covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough, can make a difference between catching the flu or avoiding it altogether. One of the best ways to avoid the flu, especially H1N1, is to make sure you and your family receives the proper shots. For more information on where to get the flu shot call 1-877-676-5414. They can direct you to where to go for your shots and answer any questions you may have.

Delano has a wonderful Farmer's Market now open. There's nothing better than biting into a fresh piece of fruit or vegetable and knowing that you are supporting local farmers. The Farmer's Market is located on the corner of County Line Road and Highway 12 in the Flippin' Bills parking lot. The market offers fresh produce, breads, fruits, maple syrup, eggs, beef and Kettle Korn! For more information about this, contact Deb Hoen at (763) 238-2702.

Recycling has become one of the greatest ways to help the environment and it takes very little effort to participate. Delano offers residents an organized recycling program to rid your home or office of hazardous waste and recyclables. From Anti-Freeze to stains and varnishes, there are ways to safely rid of these products. There is a small fee for some hazardous items to be removed. For more information or to make an appointment with the recycling company, call (763) 682-7338.