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| Blue Earth (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2000-2010 Change | |
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| 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 |
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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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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Minnesota History Shop! |
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
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society
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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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| Mayor | 1/6/2025 |
Richard Scholtes 216 E 1st Street Blue Earth, MN 56013 |
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(507) 525-0170 |
| City Administrator | appointed | Mary Kennedy 125 W 6th Street Blue Earth, MN 56013 |
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(507) 526-7336 |
| Council Member | 1/3/2023 | Russell
Erichsrud 529 S Nicollet Street Blue Earth, MN 56013 |
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(507) 526-2394 |
| Council Member | 1/3/2023 | Wendy Cole 311 E 14th Street Blue Earth, MN 56013 |
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(507) 525-2003 |
| Council Member | 1/3/2023 |
Marlyn (Marty) Cassem 630 E 13th Street Blue Earth, MN 56013 |
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(507) 560-0200 |
| Council Member | 1/6/2025 |
Daniel Warner 1007 E 5th Street Blue Earth, MN 56013 |
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(507) 526-4780 |
| Council Member | 1/6/2025 |
John Huisman 608 N Main Street Blue Earth, MN 56013 |
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(507) 526-3038 |
| Council Member | 1/6/2025 |
Glenn Gaylord 1125 S Galbraith Street Blue Earth, MN 56013 |
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(507) 526-5477 |
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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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| 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 |
| 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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Minnesota State
Highway Map of the Blue Earth Minnesota area
| Giant Days 2nd weekend in July |
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For more Blue Earth area events, see the Blue Earth Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar |
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The Minnesota
History Shop! Good Goods and
Great Gifts! |
| Green Giant Statue 1126 Green Giant Lane Blue Earth, MN 56013 |
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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 |
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| 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. |
| 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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
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| Blue Earth Area High School 1125 Highway 169 N Blue Earth, MN 56013 Phone: (507) 526-3201 Fax: (507) 526-3260
Grades: 8-12 |
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| Blue Earth Area Middle
School 315 E 6th Street Blue Earth, MN 56013 Phone: (507) 526-3115 Fax: (507) 526-2432 Grades: 6-7 |
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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 |
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Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church
125 N Main Street Blue Earth, MN 56098 Phone: (507) 526-5040 Web: www.cornerstoneefconline.com Pastor: Dave Drescher |
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| Faith Lutheran Brethren Church 922 S Ramsey Street Blue Earth, MN 56013 Phone: (507) 526-5922 Pastor: Brent Walker Sunday Worship: 9:30 am |
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| First Baptist Church 203 S Moore Street Blue Earth, MN 56013 Phone: (507) 526-5523 Pastor: n/a |
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| 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 |
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| Hope United Methodist Church 111 S Ramsey Street Blue Earth, MN 56013 Phone: (507) 526-2233 Web: www.behopeumc.com Pastor:
Art Keith |
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| Immanuel Lutheran Church - LCMS 43103 120th Street Blue Earth, MN 56103 Phone: (507) 526-2072 Pastor: Wes Hafner Sunday Worship: 8:00 am |
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| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
617 S Rice Street Blue Earth, MN 56013 Phone: (507) 526-7270 Pastor: n/a |
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| Life Family Church 111 S Ramsey Blue Earth, MN 56013 Phone: (302) 690-0040 Pastor: Greg Warner |
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| River of Life Worship Center
1329 S Ramsey Street Blue Earth, MN 56013 Phone: (507) 526-2396 Web: 103258.agchurches.org Pastor:
Reid Ellis |
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| Saint Paul Lutheran Church - LCMS 305 E 5th Street Blue Earth, MN 56013 Phone: (507) 526-7318 Pastor: Wes Hafner |
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| Saint Peter & Saint Paul Church 214 S Holland Street Blue Earth, MN 56013 Phone: (507) 526-5626 Pastor: Rev. Leo Charles Koppala |
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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 |
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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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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 FM -
"Today's Country" 705 E Leland Parkway Blue Earth, MN 56013 Phone: (507) 526-2181 Fax: (507) 526-7468
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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! |
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| 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. |
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| 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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