Blue Earth County

The Blue Earth County Property & Environmental Resources Department reminds all property owners that the first half of real estate taxes are due Thursday, May 15, 2025. Questions on how to make a payment? Visit ow.ly/762z50VMVMS.

The Blue Earth County Property and Environmental Resources Department reminds all manufactured home and agriculturally classed property owners that the second half of property taxes are due Friday, November 15, 2024. Ways to pay: ow.ly/l1FI50TZv39

Plans to vote on November 5th? It's always a good idea to confirm you polling place first. Double check here: pollfinder.sos.mn.gov

Absentee Ballots must be back in our office by 8:00 pm on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, to be counted. You may physically drop off your Absentee Ballot at the BEC Historic Courthouse today (Monday) before 5:00 pm or by 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 5.

Camping season officially ends at Blue Earth County today, November 1. The online reservation system opens on March 1, 2025. See you next year! ⛺

Starting today, (Friday, October 18) BEC voters who vote early by absentee ballot at the County Elections Office (204 S 5th St, Mankato) can place their ballots directly in the ballot counters. Visit the BEC website for other important election info: blueearthcountymn.gov/CivicAlerts.as…

One of these is not like the others! Join Bigfoot in the big heart club and register as an organ donor today! Add a heart to your ID at the Blue Earth County License Center or register online at life-source.org.

FEMA was onsite at the Rapidan Dam today with County staff for a damage assessment. The visit included inspection of damage to the dam and parks land.

The BEC Elections Office will be testing its optical scan precinct counters & assistive voting devices on Fri, Oct 11. Testing will be held at 9:00 AM at the Historic Courthouse, 204 S 5th Street, Mankato. Public Accuracy Tests are required by law & are open to the public.

The Blue Earth County Regional Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility and Product Reuse Center are closing for the regular season at the end of October. Additional details: ow.ly/SmSI50Txklj

Tuesday felt like a good day to paint! Painting the bridge on County Road 13.

Over 9,300 ballots - for mail ballot precincts and requested absentee ballots – for the November 5, 2024 Election have been mailed to residents in cities and townships throughout Blue Earth County. Details: ow.ly/FPLj50Tvtcl

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Check your registration status or register for the November 5 election at mnvotes.gov. Pre-registering for the election is the easiest and fastest way to help you vote securely.

It's starting to look like a road again! Crews are finishing topsoil and placing gravel on County Road 13.

County Road 82 (Victory Drive), from 300’ south of Hoffman Road to just south of Main Street, will reopen to thru traffic at the end of day on Wed, Sept 11. Drivers are urged to use caution in the area as traffic adjusts to the opened roadway.

BEC is seeking election judges! Serving can be a rewarding way to learn about the electoral process & perform an important community service. We rely on 300-400 election judges to staff polling places countywide. Interested? Learn more: ow.ly/6WJj50TgVkH

By visiting the Blue Earth County License Center for tab renewals and other transactions, a portion of your money stays in this community! To learn more about the services offered at the BEC License Center, visit the website: ow.ly/jRbq50SU7Xu

The BEC Elections Office will be testing its optical scan precinct counters and assistive voting devices on Thurs, July 18 at 9:00 AM in the Elections Office on the 1st floor of the Historic Courthouse, 204 S 5th Street, Mankato. More: ow.ly/iFaU50SBMeA

Did you know 1 in 5 U.S. workers rate their #mentalhealth as fair or poor, leading to more unplanned absences? Discover solutions with county leaders and experts at @NACoTweets and @NationalCouncil in our upcoming webinar on June 12. Save your seat: bit.ly/3WHUDtu

In the first quarter of 2024, the Human Resources department received 1193 applications for employment. Interesting in joining the BEC team? Scan the code below or visit the website to learn more about employment opportunities: ow.ly/XfWM50RAllf