Pipestone County Competitors

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. 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 always been and remains today a principal industry for areas throughout the County. Blue Earth County remains a top hog producer in the state along with producing high yields of corn and soybeans. The County was established in 1853, five years before Minnesota became a state, and continues to thrive with an estimated 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. To view our job opportunities, visit www.blueearthcountymn.gov/employment

Redwood County is home to cities, communities and families spread across beautiful, Minnesota Midwestern land. It’s where families grow and business prospers. Located in central, southwestern Minnesota, Redwood County is seated within the agricultural heartland of America. The county is proudly home to a mix of family owned and operated farms as well as larger-scale enterprises with focuses on all aspects of ag including production, trade, finance, and more. With a diverse business sector, there are employment opportunities within a wide variety of fields. Redwood County is graced with the rolling beauty of picturesque valleys, hills and natural sights and home to a wide variety of parks, campgrounds, trails, and many opportunities for lovers of the outdoors. We live in the country. We live in the city. What unites us is our love for the land we call home. We invite you to explore Redwood County… and consider calling it home.