COVID-19 Information

Blue Earth County is working closely with MDH and other local partners to respond to COVID-19. Get information, prevention tips, and links to resources on our COVID-19 information page.

Crisis Team Available

During the COVID-19 pandemic we want to remind the communities we serve that mental health crisis services remain available through Horizon Homes. Horizon Homes has implemented temporary practices to ensure staff and the clients they serve are safe. The M...

A Message from our County Chair

A video of this public service announcement may be viewed on our YouTube channel. A written copy of the release is below.

As of today, March 27 (10:15 a.m.), Blue Earth County has had six (6) lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19. Experts believe this number is...

Library Taking Precautions

All Blue Earth County Library locations  will be closed beginning Monday at 5 p.m. until March 27. These closures are in alignment with the latest guidelines from the Minnesota Department of Health.

Blue Earth County’s top priority is en...

Give Your Input

Blue Earth County Public Works is requesting input from the public on the impact the proposed trail along Stoltzman Road (CSAH 16) will have on Rasmussen Woods.

The proposed project includes a 10-ft. shared-use path from Stadium Road to West Pleasant Stree...

Spring Weight Restrictions Begin

Effective Friday, March 6, 2020, at 12:01 a.m., Blue Earth County Roads will be posted for spring weight restrictions. These restrictions are needed to protect the County’s investment in its highways during the spring thawing period when highway...

Purchase your barrel or bin by April 22

The Blue Earth County Property and Environmental Resources Department is now accepting orders for rain barrels and composting bins.

Rain barrels can be purchased for $79 plus tax and compost bins for $66 plus tax. Orders can be made until April 22, and wi...

MN River Valley Drug Task Force Make Arrest

On 01/30/20 Agents with the Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence on the 1700 block of Northway Drive in North Mankato after an investigation into the sale of synthetic cannabinoids. 

During execution of t...