Welcome to Gem Lake, Minnesota

Truly a jewel, the unique City of Gem Lake is ideally located close to both downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis. Incorporated in 1959, we have a tradition of protecting our local history and natural environment. Our city’s quiet residential neighborhoods and thriving commercial district make Gem Lake a special place to live and work. The residents of Gem Lake are just minutes away from recreation, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment venues. And for families with children, there is a wide choice of public and private schools available. Visit Gem Lake and you’ll find that it’s a very special place to buy or build a home or start a business.

 

 

 

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Latest News

• Read our most recent Newsletter: March 2025 Gem Lake News
• Spring Clean-Up Day
  • The City of Gem Lake is partnering with White Bear Township for a Spring Clean-Up Day. This event will be held on Saturday, May 17 at Otter Lake Elementary School (1401 County Road H2).
  • Clean-Up Day will run from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Paper shredding will be available from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • The following items will be accepted at Clean-Up Day:
    • Appliances
    • Tires
    • Mattresses
    • Furniture
    • Carpeting
    • Household Fixtures
    • TVs
    • Electronics
    • Lawn Mowers (all fluid must be drained)
    • Building Materials
    • Scrap Metal
    • Limbs and Brush

Upcoming meetings:

• City of Gem Lake Workshop, Monday, April 14, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – CANCELED
• City of Gem Lake Planning Commission Meeting, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – CANCELED
• City of Gem Lake City Council Meeting, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

Upcoming Recycling Dates:

Remember to put your container(s) out the night before.

• Wednesday, April 9
• Wednesday, April 23
• Wednesday, May 7
• Wednesday, May 21