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Location:
Jolly Green Giant statue, Blue Earth Minnesota Location of Blue Earth Minnesota

Population: 
 Blue Earth (city) 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2000-2010 Change
Actual Percent
Population 3,965 4,132 3,745 3,621 3,353 -268 -7.40
Land Area (sq. mile) 2.10 3.05 3.13 3.18 3.36 +0.18 +5.66
Density (persons per sq. mile) 1,888.1 1,354.8 1,196.5 1,137.0 1,025.4 -111.6 -9.82
Housing Units 1,454 1,696 1,644 1,666 1,638 -28 -1.68
Households -- 1,613 1,530 1,535 1,453 -82 -5.34
Persons Per Household -- 2.44 2.32 2.23 2.31 +0.08 +3.59

Geography:

Blue Earth is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, at the confluence of the east and west branches of the Blue Earth River. Interstate Highway 90 and U.S. Highway 169 are two of the main routes in the city. Blue Earth is 125 miles southwest of the Twin Cities. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.36 square miles (8.70 km2), of which 3.27 square miles (8.47 km2) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) is water.  The elevation is 1,089 ft (332 m).

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Demographics:

As of the census of 2010, there were 3,353 people, 1,453 households, and 888 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,025.4 inhabitants per square mile (395.9 /km2). There were 1,638 housing units at an average density of 500.9 per square mile (193.4 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 2.1% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.9% of the population.

There were 1,453 households of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.9% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 46.4 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 24.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

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History:  

André Pénicaut's Relation of Le Sueur's expedition was translated by Alfred J. Hill in the Minnesota Historical Society Collections (vol. III, 1880, pp. 1-12), and a map showing the locations of the fort and mine, ascertained by Hughes, was published in 1911 by Newton H. Winchell, on p. 493, The Aborigines of Minnesota (1911). From that expedition and the mine, we have the name of the Blue Earth River and of this county, and also of the township and city of Blue Earth in Faribault County.

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Main Street, Blue Earth Minnesota, 1927
Main Street, Blue Earth Minnesota, 1927
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Government:
Blue Earth City Hall
125 W 6th Street
PO Box 38
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (507) 526-7336
Fax: (507) 526-7352

Regular Business Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

City Council Meetings:
1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 5:00 pm


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City Hall, Blue Earth Minnesota
Title Term Ends Name and Address   Phone
Mayor 1/6/2025 Richard Scholtes
216 E 1st Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Email (507) 525-0170
City Administrator appointed Mary Kennedy
125 W 6th Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Email (507) 526-7336
Council Member 1/3/2023 Russell Erichsrud
529 S Nicollet Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Email (507) 526-2394
Council Member 1/3/2023 Wendy Cole
311 E 14th Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Email (507) 525-2003
Council Member 1/3/2023 Marlyn (Marty) Cassem
630 E 13th Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Email (507) 560-0200
Council Member 1/6/2025 Daniel Warner
1007 E 5th Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Email (507) 526-4780
Council Member 1/6/2025 John Huisman
608 N Main Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Email (507) 526-3038
Council Member 1/6/2025 Glenn Gaylord
1125 S Galbraith Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Email (507) 526-5477

Post Office:
US Post Office
130 N Main Street
Blue Earth, MN
56013-1937
Phone:
(507) 526-3813
Toll Free:
(800) ASK-USPS
Fax: (507) 526-2855

Regular Business Hours:
Week Days       9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday           9:30 am - 10:30 am


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Post Office, Blue Earth Minnesota

Utilities:
Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone
Electricity Blue Earth Light & Water Dept   (507) 526-2191
Natural Gas CenterPoint Energy   (507) 387-1931
Wastewater Blue Earth Light & Water Dept   (507) 526-2191
Water Blue Earth Light & Water Dept   (507) 526-2191
Telephone BEVCOMM (507) 526-2822
Cable TV Charter Communications (507) 526-2183

Major Employers:
Employer Products/Services Employees
Seneca Foods Corp Fruit & Vegetable Canning 350
Blue Earth Area Public Schools Elementary & Secondary Schools 241
United Hospital District General Medical & Surgical Hospitals 234
St Lukes Lutheran Care Center Nursing Care Facilities 226
Kerry Ingredients Other Food Manufacturing 200
Aerospace Systems Aerospace Product & Parts Manufacturing 135
BEVCOMM Other Telecommunications 62
Tafco Equipment Company All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Mfg. 60
Bomgaars General Merchandise 40


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Weather:

BLUE EARTH WEATHER


Map:

Minnesota State Highway Map of the Blue Earth Minnesota area
Minnesota State Highway Map of the Blue Earth Minnesota area


Events:
Giant Days

2nd weekend in July

 

For more Blue Earth area events, see the Blue Earth Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar


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Attractions:
Green Giant Statue
1126 Green Giant Lane
Blue Earth, MN 56013
I-90 Speedway
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (507) 520-0245
Web: www.i-90speedway.com

We have free over night camping with electric hook up & restrooms Track is located with in walking distance to food and shopping There is a concession stand and pop machine at the Race Track Track is located off I-90 and highway 169 south exit 119

I-90 Speedway, Blue Earth Minnesota
Steinberg Nature Park

Located 1/4 mile east of Blue Earth on County Road 16. The 33 acre park provides a natural setting for visitors to enjoy native prairie plants, river views, woodlands, birding and natural habitat. The Steinberg Nature Park has a 1/2 mile crushed limestone trail that is accessible for all users.

 

Recreation:
Putnam Park

Located at the south end of Main Street. This park is home to our municipal pool and the city's disc golf course. The Bicentennial Trail sprouts from this park and follows the Blue Earth River west. Putnam Park also offers tennis courts, playground equipment and bathrooms.

 

Lakes:
Lake Name Size
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Lake info Lake Map Rec Map Topo Map
none in the immediate area

Health Care:
Southern Minnesota Surgical
519 S Galbraith Street
PO Box 335
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (507) 526-3460
Toll Free: (888) 925-3460
Web:
www.southernminnesotasurgical.com

We offer comprehensive general surgical services, including medical and surgical weight management. Providing laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, the least invasive bariatric surgical procedure, to help you eat smaller portions and gradually lose excess weight. We are devoted to providing continued personalized attention to help our patients reach their weight-loss goals.

Southern Minnesota Surgical, Blue Earth Minnesota
United Hospital District
515 S Moore Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (507) 526-3273
Web: www.uhd.org

At United Hospital District, you will find providers that are committed to providing you and your family with the highest level of healthcare. From primary care physicians to specialists, you will find a provider who will always be there for you and provide you with expertise you need.

United Hospital District, Blue Earth Minnesota

Schools:
Blue Earth Area Schools
Independent School District #2860

315 E 6th Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (507) 526-3188

The Blue Earth Area School District proudly serves students from the communities of Blue Earth, Frost, Winnebago, Delavan, and Elmore with a mission to empower students to reach their full potential "Excellence for All." The district focuses on the following core values: Be respectful; Be responsible; Be safe; Be excellent! The district provides every student in Grades K-2 with an iPad in the classroom and every student in Grades 3-12 with a Chromebook. This one-to-one access ensures students will excel as digital learners in a technology-driven world.  

Grades:  K-12
Students:  1,
056

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Blue Earth Area Schools
Blue Earth Area High School
1125 Highway 169 N
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (507) 526-3201
Fax: (507) 526-3260

Grades:  8-12
Students:  424

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Blue Earth Area High School, Blue Earth Minnesota
Blue Earth Area Middle School
315 E 6th Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (507)  526-3115
Fax: (507) 526-2432

Grades:  6-7
Students:  171

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Blue Earth Elementary School
315 E 6th Street
Blue Earth MN 56013
Phone: (507) 526-3090
Fax: (507) 526-3091

Grades:  K-5
Students:  450

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Blue Earth Elementary School

Churches:
Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church
125 N Main Street
Blue Earth, MN 56098
Phone: (507) 526-5040
Web: www.cornerstoneefconline.com

Pastor:  Dave Drescher
Sunday Worship:  9:30 am

 
Faith Lutheran Brethren Church
922 S Ramsey Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (507) 526-5922

Pastor:  Brent Walker
Sunday Worship: 
9:30 am
Faith Lutheran Brethren Church, Blue Earth Minnesota
First Baptist Church
203 S Moore Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (507) 526-5523

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship: 
10:45 am

First Baptist Church, Blue Earth Minnesota
First Presbyterian Church
108 S Galbraith Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013-2040
Phone: (507) 526-3486 ‎
Web: www.blueearthpres.com

Pastor:  Rev. Janet Crissinger-Clark
Sunday Worship:  10:00 am

First Presbyterian Church, Blue Earth Minnesota
Hope United Methodist Church
111 S Ramsey Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (507) 526-2233
Web: www.behopeumc.com

Pastor:  Art Keith
Sunday Worship:  9:00 am

Hope United Methodist Church, Blue Earth Minnesota
Immanuel Lutheran Church - LCMS
43103 120th Street
Blue Earth, MN 56103
Phone: (507) 526-2072

Pastor:  Wes Hafner
Sunday Worship: 
8:00 am
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Blue Earth Minnesota
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
617 S Rice Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (507) 526-7270

Pastor:  n/a
Sunday Worship:  n/a

 
Life Family Church
111 S Ramsey
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (302) 690-0040

Pastor:  Greg Warner
Sunday Worship:  10:00 am

 
River of Life Worship Center
1329 S Ramsey Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (507) 526-2396
Web: 103258.agchurches.org

Pastor:  Reid Ellis
Sunday Worship:  10:30 am

River of Life Worship Center, Blue Earth Minnesota
Saint Paul Lutheran Church - LCMS
305 E 5th Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (507) 526-7318

Pastor:  Wes Hafner
Sunday Worship:  9:30 am

Saint Peter & Saint Paul Church
214 S Holland Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (507) 526-5626

Pastor:  Rev. Leo Charles Koppala
Saturday Mass: 5:15 pm
Sunday Mass:  10:00 am

 
Trinity Lutheran Church - ELCA
235 E 7th Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013-2024
Phone: (507) 526-3463
Web: www.lutheransonline.com‎

Pastor:  Rev. Dr. Mark F. Wilms
Sunday Worship:  9:30 am

Trinity Lutheran Church, Blue Earth Minnesota

Media:
Faribault County Register
125 N Main Street
PO Box 98
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (507) 526-7324
Fax: (507) 526-4080

Weekly newspaper published on Mondays with a circulation of 3,368

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Faribault County Register
KBEW AM - "The Information Station"
705 E Leland Parkway
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (507) 526-2181
Fax: (507) 526-7468

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KBEW AM - "The Information Station"
KBEW FM - "Today's Country"
705 E Leland Parkway
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (507) 526-2181
Fax: (507) 526-7468

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Motels:
AmericInn
1495 Domes Drive
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (507) 526-4215
Toll Free: (800) 353-3029
Web: www.americinn.com

We are proud to provide the amenities you want most at our hotel in Blue Earth Minnesota, and we deliver them at the highest level possible, starting with quiet rooms. We have a variety of room types, including suites with whirlpools and fireplaces that are perfect for business or leisure travelers. Welcome to a warm smile, great service, an inviting pool, free breakfast, and quiet nights!

AmericInn, Blue Earth Minnesota
Super 8
1420 Giant Drive
Blue Earth, MN 56013
Phone: (507) 526-7376
Toll Free: (800) 800-8000
Web: www.super8.com

We have 42 well appointed guest rooms, all of which feature wireless high speed internet, coffee makers, irons and boards and hair dryers. The minute you walk through the front door you'll feel right at home. Our surroundings offer a unique feel that will put you at ease the minute you arrive. Enjoy our cozy lobby or unwind at our outdoor patio area.

Super 8, Blue Earth Minnesota

Resorts:

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Campgrounds:
Faribault County Fairgrounds
North Main Street

The Fairgrounds offer ball fields, a walking/biking trail, grandstands, stables, camping and bathrooms. The campground has 14 sites all $25/night standard rate for full hookups -water, sewer, electricity, picnic table, fire ring, free firewood and WiFi. We have a $20/night rate for prepaid 7 nights or more.  There’s a $5 charge for the sanitary dump station.    Reservation can be made by calling (507) 600-0130.  We are open from May 1 through the first weekend in October.
 

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