Election Judges Needed for Elections in 2020

Blue Earth County is placing a call for eligible residents to serve as election judges on Primary Day, August 11, and Election Day, November 3. Serving can be a rewarding way to learn about the electoral process and perform an important community service....

Aggravated Robbery in Rural Lewisville

On 05-28-20 deputies responded to a home invasion at a rural Lewisville residence in Blue Earth County. Occupants reported being physically assaulted inside the home by three adult males carrying handguns. The victims said that shots were fired at the sce...

Counterfeit Pills Cause of Three Overdose Victims

On 05/21/20 at approximately 0221 hours Officers from the Mankato Department of Public Safety and first responders were called to a drug overdose incident at an apartment on Monks Avenue in the City of Mankato.  First responders found three overd...

We're Committed to Your Mental Health

Every May, mental health awareness focuses on promoting steps for better mental wellness. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and resulting social isolation, awareness of mental health has never been more important.

Blue Earth County is recognizing this mon...

Make Your Appointment

In-person License Center services are available BY APPOINTMENT for Driver’s License and ID cards, motor vehicle registration and transfers, vital records and more. 

To make an appointment:

1. Click here.
2. Select the service you need to make a...

County Road 10 Road Closure

County Road 10 between the Blue Earth River and County Road 1, in Vernon Center and Lyra Townships, will be closed for reconstruction beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Drivers should expect this portion of County Road 10 to be closed until fall. Thru-traff...

Sherman Street Closure in Good Thunder

County Road 1 (Sherman St.) between the west city limits and Ewing St. in Good Thunder will be closed for reconstruction beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Drivers should expect this portion of County Road 1 (Sherman St.) to be closed until late August. Cou...

Summer Reading Program

The 2020 Summer Reading Program is going virtual! Beginning today, May 18, children and adults can earn prizes for reading and can enjoy online programs through the Blue Earth County Libraries.

Kids ages newborn to 17 are invited to take part in the 2020 &...

Changes to Filing Process

Candidate filings begin Tuesday, May 19 at 8 a.m. and will run through Tuesday, June 2 at 5 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Blue Earth County is providing flexibility for candidates to file.

Candidates wishing to file for seats in Blue Earth County, and...

Library Offers Contactless Pickup

Beginning today, Monday, May 4, the Mankato location of the Blue Earth County Library System will begin providing contactless pick up for library materials.

Patrons can request materials in one of three ways:

1. Visiting the Library’s catalog at www....

Resources for Farmers

Spring planting is always a busy time for farmers; and a worldwide pandemic only amplifies the stress and uncertainty that accompanies the season.

"Planting season means long hours and lots of unknowns for area farmers," says Shane Bugeja, an Ext...

PPE Donations Accepted

Beginning 9 a.m., Monday (April 13), donations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be brought to the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center (formerly the Mankato Civic Center), 1 Civic Center Plaza. Donated PPEs will be sanitized and re-packaged fo...

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.

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...