Welcome to the City of Pennock website. The City of Pennock is a small friendly community with a population of 508, located 5 miles west of Willmar on Hwy 12.
The village of Pennock was originally known as St Johns. There were, however, two St Johns stations on the great Northern, so in the fall of 1891, the name was changed to Pennock....
Junk Motor Vehicles – The City does have a junk motor vehicle ordinance. Take a look at your license tabs and make sure that they are current. Otherwise you will need to get current tabs or please remove the vehicle from the property.
Pet License – All dog and cat licenses shall be issued for one year beginning with the first day of April of each year. Application for license may be made 30 days prior to the first day of April of each year. Cost of a license is $5.00 per animal along with proof of rabies vaccination.
Brush Site – For City of Pennock residents. It is for leaves and brush. When dumping leaves, please do not leave garbage bags at the sight, please empty and take with you.
Sump Pumps – All sump pumps must discharge to the outside of your home. It is against the City Ordinance to have it connected into the sanitary sewer system. All violators will be fined.