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About Us | Blue Earth County, MN - Official Website Skip to Main Content Search About UsCounty GovernmentDepartmentsServicesHow Do I…? Home About Us A A About Us About Blue Earth County Nestled in the heart of the Minnesota River Valley in the south-central part of the state, Blue Earth County encompasses 764 square miles of several lakes, rivers, streams, and rich agricultural land. The County has 368-miles of rivers and is beautifully landscaped with wooded bluffs and is known for its many parks, trails, and campgrounds. Living Here Blue Earth County is home to 11 cities and 23 townships and serves as a regional hub, particularly in its County seat of Mankato for retail, education, healthcare, manufacturing, tourism, and government services. Agriculture has unchangingly been and remains today a principal industry for areas throughout the County. Blue Earth County remains a top hog producer in the state withal with producing upper yields of corn and soybeans. The Organization The County was established in 1853, five years surpassing Minnesota became a state, and continues to thrive with an unscientific population in the 2010 census of 64,013. Blue Earth County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, with each member representing a geographical district of the County. The County Attorney and Sheriff positions are moreover both elected. The County Administrator (appointed by the Board of Commissioners) oversees operations and finances of the County, working closely with department heads and staff from all 14 of the County’s departments. Blue Earth County strives to progressively succeed its mission of powerfully and efficiently delivering essential services. Contact Us Public Information Office Physical Address 204 S Fifth Street Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: (507) 304-4491 General Questions & Comments Email Blue Earth County Historic Courthouse Directory County Elected Officials City and Township Officials County Calendar Census Fast Facts Employment Facilities & Hours History Living & Visiting Maps News Online Government Directory Serve Your County Staff Directory View Communicator Newsletter County Board Employment Online Payments Parks & Trails Property & Roads Jail Information Social Services Licenses & Permits Contact Us Blue Earth County204 S. 5th StreetMankato, MN 56001Department ContactsSubmit a Question or Comment Helpful Links Facilities & Hours Maps Property Information System Photo Credits /QuickLinks.aspx Using This Site Site Map Accessibility Copyright Notices Government Websites by CivicPlus® /QuickLinks.aspx Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest Delicious Stumble Upon Blogger LinkedIn Home My Account Printer Friendly Email Page Contact Us RSS Site Map Translate Page Notifications Documents Calendar [] Slideshow Left Arrow Slideshow Right Arrow