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Police Officer Employment Opportunity
The City of Deerwood is accepting applications for one (1) Full-Time Police Officer position and up to two (2) Part-Time Police Officer positions.
Position Summary:
Police Officers perform a variety of law enforcement duties to protect life and property through the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and city ordinances. Responsibilities include routine patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, responding to calls for service, and maintaining positive relationships with the community. Officers may also receive specialized assignments requiring additional training, experience, or education.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be Minnesota POST licensed or eligible for licensure by the date of a conditional offer of employment.
- Must possess a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license.
Compensation and Benefits
Wage and benefit information is available on request by contacting the City Clerk's Samantha Wodarz at 218-534-3152.
How to Apply
City of Deerwood Employment Application
Email completed application and Resume to
Applications can also be mailed or dropped off in person at
Deerwood City Hall
23770 Forest Road
P.O. Box 187
Deerwood, MN 56444
Applications will be accepted until all positions have been filled.
The City of Deerwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
City of Deerwood 2026 Elections
City of Deerwood
County of Crow Wing
Notices of Offices to be filled
2026 General Election
NOTICE TO HEREBY GIVEN, AS PROVIDED IN THE Minnesota Statutes, that a general election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of electing candidates for the offices of Mayor (2-year term) and Two Council Members (4-year term) and to fill one Council Vacancy (2 years). The place of filing is the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 23770 Forest Road, Deerwood, MN 56444. Affidavits will be accepted Tuesday, July 14, through Tuesday, July 28, 2026, during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Tuesday, July 28th, The Office will remain open until 5:00 p.m. to accept Affidavits of Candidacy. The filling fee is $2.00.
Samantha Wodarz
City Clerk - Treasurer
NOTICE OF ELECTION CUYUNA RANGE HOSPITAL DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 570 of the Laws of 1959 as amended and coded as Sections 447.32 Minnesota Statutes, an election will be held on Tuesday, the 3rd of November, 2026, at the time of the general election in each of the following cities and towns between the hours regularly designated in said cities and towns for the polls to be open at the general election, to elect one resident from each of the following cities and towns as a member of the Hospital District Board for the Cuyuna Range Hospital District for a four-year term commencing January 1, 2027.
Persons filing for the office of Board member from their respective towns and cities above mentioned are hereby notified that the filing for said offices will be open on the 14th day of July 2026 and will close on the 28th day of July 2026.
Persons desiring to be candidates for the office of member of the Hospital Board from any of the towns and cities in the first above-mentioned list are hereby directed to file their affidavits of candidacy with the city or county clerk of the respective city or town above mentioned, with the dates above mentioned.
The term of office of members of the Hospital District Board from those cities and towns above mentioned who are electing directors at the November 2026 election will expire December 31, 2026.
CUYUNA RANGE
HOSPITAL DISTRICT
/s/ Tommy Sablan
Clerk
City Council Meeting
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: August 3, 2026
Monday, August 3, 2026
The City of Deerwood City Council Meeting will be held Monday, August 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Deerwood Auditorium, 23770 Forest Road.
Utility Payments
You can now pay your utility bill online. Utility payments are due on the 25th of each month.
Please allow processing time to avoid late fees. This service is through a 3rd party. The office processes payments on the day we receive the payment.
2-5 days for a Credit/Debit payment
5-10 days for an E-Check
To pay your bill online, please click on the link below.