Welcome to the City of Paynesville. Nestled in the heart of central Minnesota, Paynesville attracts thousands of visitors each year.  Our natural environment and recreational opportunities make Paynesville a perfect place to visit, vacation and even call home.  Located 30 miles from both St.Cloud and Willmar, Paynesville is truly a place for all ages.  

The City of Paynesville has adopted a new street lighting fee effective January 1, 2008.  This will be a $2.00 per quarter charge on your utilities bill not to exceed $8.00 per year.  This revenue will be placed in a separate account for the payment of existing street lighting costs.

Be sure to check out our NEW Online Survey section to voice your opinion regarding current issues the city is facing.