About Us:

The City of Dayton is located along the shores of the Crow and the Mississippi Rivers and is shared between Hennepin and Wright County.  We are a progressively growing community with a population of approximately 5,011.  Dayton is located along the I-94 corridor and is only 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, and 30 minutes from downtown St. Paul.

Mission Statement/ Goals:

The City of Dayton’s mission is to promote a thriving community and to provide residents with a safe and pleasant place to live while preserving our rural character, creating connections to our natural resources, and providing customer service that is efficient, fiscally responsible, and responsive.