Watonwan County was named after the Watonwan River derived from the Dakota word watanwan meaning “where fish bait bounds.” The river flows east through the northern section of the county. It was established in 1860 and had a population of 11,496 in 1900. Today Watonwan County has a population of approximately 10,896 people.
General All Purpose Maps
Great and useful info for the area.
Not including unincorporated communities
Cities
Butterfield
Darfur
La Salle
Lewisville
Madelia
Odin
Ormsby
St. James
Townships
Adrian Township
Antrim Township
Butterfield Township
Fieldon Township
Long Lake Township
Madelia Township
Nelson Township
Odin Township
Riverdale Township
Rosendale Township
St. James Township
South Branch Township
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Watonwan County has a good variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. Right now this includes a little bit of everything from ATV’s, Snowmobiles, Hiking, Bicycling, Equestrian and more. We’ve gathered information on where the trails are at for your enjoyment. If you happen to know of any we missed please pass it on to us. Also remember to be responsible while using the trails.
If you’re looking for some entertainment here’s a list of events going on.
Prom Dress Fashion Show – New Ulm
Snofest – New Ulm
Snowmobile & ATV Radar Run – New Ulm
Casino Extravaganza – Madelia
Younger Brothers Capture – Madelia
Fasching – New Ulm
Snowmobile Hillclimb – Sleepy Eye
Springfield Day
Farm City Hub Club Farm Show – New Ulm
New Ulm Trade Fair
Spring Bake Sale – New Ulm
Home, Yard & Garden Show – Springfield
McFun 5k Run – Sleepy Eye
Pot o’ Gold Hunt – Sleepy Eye
Family Fair – New Ulm
Fun Shoot – New Ulm
Easter Egg Hunt – Sleepy Eye
Miss Sleepy Eye Coronation
Motorcycle Road Run – New Ulm
Renaissance Faire – New Ulm
Spring Open House City Wide Garage Sales –
Springfield
Gardenfest – New Ulm
Motorcycle & ATV Flat Track Races – New Ulm
Riverside Days – Springfield
Park Days – Madelia
LauraPalooza – Mankato
National Night Out Rally – New Ulm
Polka Fest – New Ulm
Party in the Park – Sleepy Eye
Crazy Days – Springfield
Watonwan County Fair – St. James
Brown County Fair – New Ulm
Hillclimb – New Ulm
Santa in the Summer – New Ulm
Buttered Corn Days Celebration – Sleepy Eye
New Ulm Fall Craft Show
Price Day – Springfield
Halloween Party – New Ulm
Oktoberfest – New Ulm
Community Halloween Party – St. James
Razzle Dazzle – Madelia
Art Scape – New Ulm
Farm-City Day Celebration – New Ulm
Opera House Gala – St. James
Christmas Train – New Ulm
Jingle Bell Jam Fun Run – New Ulm
St. James Winter Carnival
A little bit of contact information for all purpose residential needs.
Assessor (507) 375-1205
Attorney 375-3373
Auditor 375-1210
Court Administration 375-1236
Court Services 375-1294
Emergency 911
Emergency Management 375-5841
Environmental / Zoning 375-1225
Extension 375-1262
Human Services 375-3294
Information Services 375-2525
License Bureau 375-1219
Public Works 375-3393
Recorder 375-1216
Sheriff 507-3121
Transportation 375-7385
Treasurer 375-1213
Veterans Services 375-1254
Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in the county.
505 1st Avenue South | Saint James
(507) 375-4370
117 West Main Street | Madelia
(507) 642-3333
612 1st Avenue South | St. James
(507) 375-4021
109 West Ciro Street | Truman
(507) 776-7889
*For more information on County Parks, visit: http://www.co.watonwan.mn.us/
(507) 233-9800 | New Ulm
Located in New Ulm, Flandreau State Park,
features a swimming beach, fishing opportunities, picnic areas, a sand volleyball pit and
hiking trails.
(507) 439-6411 | Hanska
Located in Hanksa, Lake Hanska County Park
features a campground, picnic areas, a swimming beach, fishing pier and is open year
round.
(507) 439-6411 | New Ulm
Located near New Ulm, Marti Landing offers
DNR public access to the Cottonwood River as
well as fishing opportunities.
(507) 233-6640 | Springfield
Located on 316 acres in Springfield, Mound
Creek Park features a 9 hole disc golf course ,
scenic river trail, boat launch, fishing opportunities, and a picnic area.
(507) 439-6411 | New Ulm
Located near New Ulm, Thedens Landing offers a boat launch and fishing opportunities on
the Cottonwood River.
(507) 439-6411 | Leavenworth
Located on 18.2 acres, Treml County Park features picnic areas, open play areas and nature
trails.
For general information on firearm safety training call: 1 (888) 646-6367 or (651) 296-6157.
Contact the MN DNR for specific zone areas:
Online: www.dnr.state.mn.us, Toll Free: 1 (888) 665-4236.
You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and
snowmobile trail stickers by phone: 1 (888) 665-4236.
SIMPSON TRUE VALUE
2 W MAIN ST
MADELIA , MN 56062
(507) 642-3315
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER #3760
1720 WESTRIDGE RD
NEW ULM , MN 56073
(507) 354-0900
RUNNINGS FARM & FLEET #08
1615 N STATE ST
NEW ULM , MN 56073
(507) 359-2988
HYVEE FOOD STORE INC #1441
2015 S BROADWAY
NEW ULM , MN 56073
(507) 354-8255
HUNTERS DEN
1414 W RIDGE RD
NEW ULM , MN 56073
(507) 354-4867
CASH WISE FOODS
1220 WESTRIDGE RD
NEW ULM , MN 56073
(507) 354-2717
FREEDOM VALU CENTER #25
627 N MINNESOTA ST
NEW ULM , MN 56073
(507) 359-1569
NAPA AUTO PARTS
1720 N BROADWAY
NEW ULM , MN 56073
(507) 354-8886
BROWN COUNTY LICENSE BUREAU
1900 N FRANKLIN ST
NEW ULM , MN 56073
(507) 359-6570
RETZLAFF ACE HARDWARE
21 N MINNESOTA
NEW ULM , MN 56073
(507) 354-8851
MCCABE’S ACE HARDWARE
1200 MAIN ST E
SLEEPY EYE , MN 56085
(507) 794-3611
FREEDOM VALU CENTER #45
400 W MAIN ST
SLEEPY EYE , MN 56085
(507) 794-5724
CENEX C STORE SLEEPY EYE
509 W MAIN ST
SLEEPY EYE , MN 56082
(507) 794-3330
RUNNINGS FARM & FLEET #06
1115 W CENTRAL
SPRINGFIELD , MN 56087
(507) 723-6263
RICHERT’S LIVE BAIT
12890 COUNTY ROAD 5
SPRINGFIELD , MN 56087
(507) 723-5392
LAKESIDE SERVICE
220 TIELL DR
ST JAMES , MN 56081
(507) 375-3842
JALO HARDWARE INC
423 1ST AVE S
ST JAMES , MN 56081
(507) 375-4151
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