FERGUS FALLS, CITY OF

What FERGUS FALLS, CITY OF does

The City of Fergus Falls is a municipal government entity incorporated under Minnesota law, chartered on March 1, 1872, and currently operating as a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota. The city provides a comprehensive portfolio of statutory municipal services to approximately 5,028 utility customers and the broader Otter Tail County / West Central Minnesota region, organized across departments including Administration, Public Works & Utilities, Police, Fire, Parks/Recreation/Forestry, Engineering, Finance, Community Development, and Building. Core infrastructure includes a 4.4 MGD water filtration plant producing ~500 million gallons annually, a wastewater treatment facility rated at 2.1 MGD average / 5.83 MGD peak daily flow with ~500 miles of collection lines, 120+ miles of roadway, and a 144-square-mile fire service area staffed by 24 officers, 6 support staff, and 36 paid-on-call firefighters. Two city-owned liquor stores, a regional campground, a community arena, and a forthcoming outdoor aquatic center (opening June 8, 2026) operate as enterprise revenue sources alongside the water, sewer, stormwater, garbage, and recycling utilities.

Name

FERGUS FALLS, CITY OF

Legal name

City of Fergus Falls

Website

https://fergusfallsmn.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1872

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The City of Fergus Falls is a Minnesota municipal government providing utilities (water, sewer, stormwater, garbage/recycling), public safety (police, fire), parks and recreation, and enterprise operations (liquor stores, campground, aquatic center) to approximately 5,028 residents and businesses in Otter Tail County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Utilities (221), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD)

Keywords

• Municipal utilities
• Public safety
• Wastewater treatment
• Parks recreation
• Economic development

Headquarters

HQ city

Fergus Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Sales and Use Tax: 0.5% sales and use tax effective October 1, 2023, administered by Minnesota Department of Revenue. Approved by voters in 2022 to fund outdoor aquatics facility and DeLagoon Park improvements.
2. Utility Services: Monthly billing for water, sewer, stormwater, garbage collection, recycling, tree management, and landfill charges. Revenue from approximately 5,028 water service customers.
3. Municipal Liquor Store Operations: City-owned and operated liquor stores (Fergus Liquors at 2010 W Lincoln Ave and Municipal Liquor Store at 227 W Washington Ave). Offers nearly 3,300 wine varieties, over 1,500 beer types, and more than 2,700 liquor types. Managed by Brandon Currie.
4. Property Taxes: Property tax assessments including charges for delinquent utility accounts certified to property taxes annually.
5. Campground Fees: DeLagoon Campground reservations with tent sites ($25/day), partial hookup RV sites ($50/day), full hookup RV sites ($60/day), and off-season sites ($25/day). Operated through campspot.com reservation system.
6. Aquatic Center Revenue: Daily admission fees ($8 for ages 2+, $7 for seniors 65+), seasonal passes ($100 single, $85 senior), and 10-punch passes ($70). Opening June 8, 2026 for the season.
7. Permits and Licenses: Various permit fees including pet licenses ($10 spayed/neutered, $20 not spayed/neutered), rental registration, building permits, fire permits, and chicken/quail licenses ($20 for 2 years).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The City of Fergus Falls is a municipal government entity that provides essential public services to approximately 5,028 water utility customers and the broader community. Its core offerings encompass public safety (Police and Fire Departments), utilities (water treatment producing 500 million gallons/year, wastewater, stormwater, garbage, and recycling), parks and recreation (DeLagoon Campground, Aquatic Center, Community Arena, sports programs), municipal liquor store retail operations, airport services, economic development for businesses, and rental/housing regulation.

Product overview

The City of Fergus Falls operates a comprehensive portfolio of municipal products and services encompassing public safety (police, fire, animal control), utilities (water, sewer, stormwater, garbage/recycling), parks and recreation (campground, aquatic center, community arena, sports programs), transportation (airport, streets/sidewalks), economic development, and liquor store operations. The city's service infrastructure is managed through the Munibit-powered website platform, with specialized systems including Campspot.com for campground reservations and ArcGIS StoryMaps for utility project visualization. Core municipal services are organized by department with departments including Administration, Building, Community Development, Engineering, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Library, Parks/Recreation/Forestry, Police, Public Works & Utilities. The city is undertaking a major $5.2 million DeLagoon Park improvement project funded by voter-approved sales tax.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Police Department
• Fire Department
• Water Utility
• Wastewater and Sewer Utility
• Stormwater Management
• Garbage and Recycling Collection
• DeLagoon Campground
• Aquatic Center and Splash Pad
• Municipal Liquor Stores
• Fergus Falls Airport (Einar Mickelson Field)
• Community Arena
• Economic Development Services
• Public Works and Streets
• Parks, Recreation and Forestry Programs
• Rental Registration Program
• Animal Control
• Utility Billing Services
• Sculpture Walk

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Comstock ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAwarded the DeLagoon Park campground improvement project on May 6, 2024. Project includes 42 RV sites, 8 tent sites, shower/bath house, and RV dump station with $5.2 million in park upgrades.
• Lake Region Arts CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides grant funding from Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through legislative appropriation for Sculpture Walk program. Also credited for supporting and funding the Sculpture Art Walk.
• Lake Region HealthcaremajorOthersRegional healthcare system providing hospital and clinic services to Fergus Falls area residents.
• Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegemajorOthersM State Fergus Falls campus enrolls approximately 4,800 students. Part of community resources for workforce alignment and training support.
• Sky Crew Services LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManages Fergus Falls Airport (Einar Mickelson Field) including fuel service, A&PIA Maintenance Service, and aircraft storage.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• City of Wadena, Minnesota: Small central Minnesota municipal government providing utilities, public safety, parks, and recreation. Comparable rural service portfolio and demographic profile to Fergus Falls.
• City of Moorhead, Minnesota: Mid-sized Minnesota city operating municipal utilities, public safety, parks & recreation, and economic development. Comparable in service portfolio and regulatory environment, though larger in scale than Fergus Falls.
• City of Hibbing, Minnesota: Northern Minnesota municipal entity delivering full-service city operations including water, sewer, public safety, parks, and recreation. Similar scale and population range.
• City of Bemidji, Minnesota: Northern Minnesota city of similar population delivering water/sewer utilities, parks, and public safety. Comparable service mix and rural-regional context.
• City of Thief River Falls, Minnesota: Northwestern Minnesota city of similar small-city scale operating utilities, municipal services, and parks/recreation. Highly comparable service delivery model.
• City of Grand Rapids, Minnesota: Northern Minnesota city with similar municipal service portfolio including water/wastewater, parks, public safety, and economic development. Comparable rural-regional positioning.
• City of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota: Lakes-region Minnesota municipality with similar scale, water/wastewater utilities, campground, and aquatic/recreation facilities. Strongly comparable recreation-driven revenue profile.
• City of Marshall, Minnesota: Southwestern Minnesota regional city of comparable size operating municipal utilities, liquor store, parks, and economic development programs. Directly comparable structure and revenue mix.
• City of Brainerd, Minnesota: Central Minnesota city of comparable size operating utilities, municipal liquor store, parks, and public safety services. Similar economic base and demographic profile.
• City of Alexandria, Minnesota: Similar-population central Minnesota city delivering water/sewer utilities, municipal liquor operations, parks, and public safety. Closely comparable operating model and rural-tourism mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fergus-falls-mn

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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