Letter from the Mayor
Welcome to the City of New Richmond !
Whether you are a long-time resident , business owner , or are new to our area , we welcome you to our community ! Beyond the bricks and mortar , streets and open spaces , the City of New Richmond is made up of inspiring natural areas , amazing schools , eclectic businesses , and community members who support the common good . Let us tell you more about ourselves !
New Richmond is a great place to call home . The School District of New Richmond has a state-of-the-art educational system , and St . Mary ' s parochial school also offers K-8 education in an impressive education center . We are very proud of the job our schools do in educating our children . New Richmond is also home to Northwood Technical College , one of the top community colleges in the nation offering a variety of two-year , career-oriented courses of study . New Richmond is very fortunate to be a regional hub for high-quality health care . Westfield ' s Hospital & Clinic and the state of the art Cancer Center of Western Wisconsin operate out of an expanded and remodeled healthcare campus , and take an active role in improving the health and well-being of our community . Our beautiful parks and trails system has something to offer to outdoor recreation enthusiasts of all ages , with more than 225 acres of active and passive parkland and 18 miles of trails .
New Richmond has a thriving business climate . New Richmond is conveniently located just 40 miles east of the Twin Cities , and has seen an influx of new commercial and medium-sized industrial businesses in recent years . Our Business and Technical Park is home to Phillips- Medisize Corporation , St . Croix Press ,
Syntegon Packaging Technology , Isometric Micro Molding , Inc ., Federal Foam Technologies , and Lift Bridge Brewing and Hudson Physicians just to name a few . The New Richmond Regional Airport , one of the fastest growing airports in the Midwest , is home to many aviation related businesses and several business aircraft . The Regional Airport has 262 planes based in New Richmond which is the most in Wisconsin . Our historic downtown is home to many entrepreneurs and is a great place to shop for unique gifts , dine , and socialize . We are building a new 30 thousand square foot library starting in September and opening late next year . The New Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce does a terrific job organizing business and community events throughout the year .
Our new population estimate from the state is 11,050 . The New Richmond community has very strong character . While we value our rich and progressive history and cultural heritage , which you can experience by seeing the beautiful West Side Historic District homes or visiting the New Richmond Heritage Center , it ' s the intangible traits of citizen involvement and volunteerism , a strong work ethic , and kindness and care for one another that makes New Richmond so very special .
Whether you live , work , or play here , New Richmond has something to offer everyone . Come grow with us !
JIM ZAJKOWSKI Mayor City of New Richmond
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