The City of Wyoming
The city of Wyoming in Chisago County has a history dating to 1855 , when settlers from Pennsylvania ’ s Wyoming Valley came to this area of Minnesota and settled the first Wyoming Township a few years later . In 2008 , the township merged with the city to form one municipality . It has a population of 8,032 based on the 2020 census .
Railroads played a huge part in Wyoming ’ s history and growth . One line reached the city from St . Paul and eventually ran into Duluth . A branch line from Wyoming to Taylors Falls ran from 1880 to 1948 , with current-day reminders of its presence in the Sunrise Prairie Trail built upon the former railroad bed . The old route still bears pedestrian traffic instead of big trains .
Agriculture , rail and the construction of I-35 triggered more growth and a housing boom . The highway enabled people to commute into the Twin Cities for work .
A five-member council that includes the mayor governs the city and meets the first and third Tuesday of each month in the community room of the Wyoming municipal building . Wyoming ’ s council members and their term-expiration dates : Mayor Lisa Iverson , Jan . 2027 ; Claire Luger , Jan . 2027 ; Dennis Schilling ,
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Jan . 2027 ; Brett Ohnstad , Jan . 2029 ; Linda Nanko Yeager , Jan . 2029 .
City administrator Robb Linwood oversees the departments including administration , fire , police , public works and building .
Wyoming Public Safety Director Neil Bauer takes responsibility for fire and police services for the city . The Wyoming Police Department , a roughly 10-person unit , emphasizes crime prevention through early intervention and community policing .
Fire Chief Jesse Milligan heads the city ’ s roughly 30 firefighters , who all focus on fire prevention and suppression . They are an all-hazards response department , and work closely with police officers and EMS personnel to provide robust emergency services .
The fire department hosts its annual Stagecoach Days , a fall festival celebration that begins with a morning parade , followed by a car show , vendors , activities for children , and ends with live entertainment and fireworks .
Wyoming has an Economic Development Authority tasked with attracting new commerce and retaining current business , enabling the city to grow its long-term economic tax and employment base . A seven-member board operates the EDA and is comprised of two city council members and five citizens who promote business – and housing – development opportunities within the community . The EDA meets on the second Monday of each month at 6 p . m . The city ’ s Planning Commission is comprised of seven members – five citizens and two council members – meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p . m .
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Several trash-hauling companies provide service in and around the city of Wyoming with curbside pickup of garbage and recycling materials including glass jars and bottles , batteries , used motor oil in covered containers , clean clothing , junk mail , paper bags , flattened food cartons , aluminum and empty aerosol cans and newspaper . More information on the trash-hauling companies can be found at wyomingmn . org / localutilityproviders . The Area Compost Site is open two days a week April through November at no charge to residents within the limits of Chisago City , Lindstrom , Wyoming , and Stacy . People will be asked for a driver ’ s license and utility bill or tax statement showing their current address . Anyone without identification will be charged a fee .
Forest Lake Community Guide • February , 2025