The Rush City area was first inhabited by Dakota and Chippewa Natives who were attracted to its bountiful hunting and fishing opportunities. Later, pioneers made the area their home because of logging, fur trapping, and farming opportunities it had to offer.
The village that was soon established quickly grew in population and Rush City was incorporated on March 8th, 1873. The name "Rush" City was chosen for the abundance of bulrushes (cattails & other similar aquatic plants) that occupy the area.
The City Council meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at City Hall. The meetings begin at 6:30 pm and are in the Council chambers. Citizens that have an issue to present to the Council should contact the City Clerk at least a week prior to the meeting, if they wish to be included in the published agenda. The Mayor is elected to a two-year term. The Council members are elected to alternating four-year terms. Elections are held on even numbered years.
