Winter Appointments Accepted to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste

The Blue Earth County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility will be taking winter appointments for county residents wishing to drop off their household hazardous waste items during the winter months.  Appointments will be available to resident...

Blue Earth County to Offer Walk-up Services by Appointment Only

Beginning Monday, November 23, Blue Earth County will offer walk-up services by appointment only. Phone-based and online services will still be available. Public entrances will be closed and signed at high-traffic locations that include but are not limite...

Blue Earth County Encourages Residents to Enroll in Community Notification System

CodeRED is the FREE community notification system available to Blue Earth County residents that will send important alerts concerning time-sensitive and/or emergency information via phone calls, text messages, emails, and social media. 

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Blue Earth County’s Emergency Assistance Rent/Mortgage Program

The uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic may have created financial instability for residents.  Blue Earth County has an Emergency Assistance Program to assist with rent/mortgage and utility expenses in these instances to help individuals pro...

COVID-19 K-12 Distance Learning Support Grant Available to Minnesota Veterans

Minnesota Veterans may be eligible for a one-time grant in the amount of $3,000 in order to mitigate negative financial impact of their school district implementing a distance or hybrid learning plan. The purpose of the COVID-19 K-12 Distance Learning Sup...

Blue Earth County Encourages Flu Vaccine as a Way to Stay Healthy During Pandemic

Blue Earth County Public Health encourages residents to get the flu vaccine as the best way to avoid contracting influenza, especially since flu symptoms are similar to those of COVID-19.

The seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness cause...

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.