FARIBAULT COUNTY

General Info

Faribault County was established in 1855 and named in honor of fur trader Jean Baptiste Faribault. Early industry was led by agriculture as settlers arrived to farm the fertile soil and raise cattle. Blue Earth was selected as the county seat and communities were founded near railways and waterways. Schools, churches and businesses were established to meet the growing needs of its residents and by 1900 its population had reached 22,055. Today Faribault County is home to approximately 14,506 residents.

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Dodge-Mower-Freeborn-Faribault County Map

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Dodge-Mower-Freeborn-Faribault County Guide

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Cities

All the cities in the county and links to their sites (if available)

Residential Services

Need to know how to get ahold of certain services within County? Here’s your go to spot.

License Centers

Get your hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing and other passes/licenses in these locations.

Trapping Seasons

All the trapping dates you’ll need to know are right here.

Trail Information & Maps

Get all your trail info here. Atv, Bike, Snowmobile, Equestrian, Cross-Country Skiing and more.

Parks and Recreation

A nice central location to see all parks and recreational options are in County.

Hunting Seasons

Here’s the scoop on the hunting seasons for this county.

Fishing Seasons

Get your fishing on at the right time. Here are the details on the fishing seasons.

Local Events

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Area Attractions

If you really want to know what stands out in this area local attractions look no further.

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CITIES

Cities In County

Not including unincorporated communities

Cities

Blue Earth
Bricelyn
Delavan
Easton
Elmore
Frost
Kiester
Minnesota Lake
Walters
Wells
Winnebago

Townships

Barber Township
Blue Earth City Township
Brush Creek Township
Clark Township
Delavan Township
Dunbar Township
Elmore Township
Emerald Township
Foster Township
Jo Daviess Township

Kiester Township
Lura Township
Minnesota Lake Township
Pilot Grove Township
Prescott Township
Rome Township
Seely Township
Verona Township
Walnut Lake Township
Winnebago City Township

TRAILS

ATV, Bicycling, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.

More Trails Information

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Faribault 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.

EVENTS

Local Events

If you’re looking for some entertainment here’s a list of events going on.

Featured Events:

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January

Gourmet Food Auction | Albert Lea
Winter Crazy Days | Albert Lea
Bridal Expo | Albert Lea
All Member Art Show | Albert Lea

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

Big Island Rendezvous & Festival | Albert Lea
Mall-O-Ween | Albert Lea
Ride the Broom Down Broadway | Albert Lea
Boo Bash | Easton

November

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

County Residential Services

A little bit of contact information for all purpose residential needs.

Assessor (507) 526-6201
Attorney 526-4564
Auditor 526-6211
Building & Grounds 526-6250
Central Services 526-6273
Court Administration 526-6273
Drivers License Bureau 526-6234
Emergency 911
Extension Service 526-6240
Highway Department 526-3291

Human Services 526-3265
Planning & Zoning 526-2388
Probation Office 526-6281
Recorder 526-6252
Sheriff 526-5148
Soil & Water 526-2388
Transit 526-7433
Treasurer 526-6260
Veterans Services 526-6268

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Area Attractions

Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in the county.

AL BATT’S BIRDING GUIDE SERVICE

71622 325th St. | Hartland | (507) 845-2836

ALBERT LEA ART CENTER

224 S Broadway Ave. | Albert Lea | (507) 373-5655

ALBERT LEA CIVIC THEATER

147 N Broadway Ave. | Albert Lea | (507) 377-4371

ALBERT LEA FAMILY YMCA

221 W Main St. | Albert Lea | (507) 373-8228

ALBERT LEA CITY ARENA

701 Lake Chapeau Dr. | Albert Lea | (507) 377-4374

ALBERT LEA FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER

321 James Ave. | Albert Lea | (507) 373-3328

ANTIQUES OF THE MIDWEST MALL

218 S Washington Ave. | Albert Lea | (507) 377-8212

ELMORE MUSEUM

108 S Henry St. | Elmore | (507) 943-3403

ETTA C. ROSS HISTORICAL MUSEUM & VILLAGE

324 E 6th St. | Blue Earth | (507) 526-5421

FREEBORN COUNTY MUSEUM

1031 N Bridge Ave. | Albert Lea | (507) 373-8003

GIANT MUSEUM

113 S Nicollet St. | Blue Earth | (507) 526-2916

JAMES B. WAKEFIELD HISTORICAL MUSEUM

405 E 6th St. | Blue Earth | (507) 526-2916

JOLLY GREEN GIANT STATUE

1130 Giant Dr. | Blue Earth | (507) 526-2916

KIESTER AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

P.O. Box 222 | Kiester | (507) 294-3249

LITTLE RED BARN

1126 Green Giant Lane | Blue Earth | (507) 526-3001

MINNE-SOY-TA NICE

120 E Main St. | Glenville | (507) 448-2752

PELICAN BREEZE II

531 Meadow Ln. | Albert Lea | (507) 383-2630

ST. CASIMIR’S CHURCH STONE HOME

60659 200th St. | Wells | (507) 553-5505

STORY LADY DOLL & TOY MUSEUM

131 N Broadway Ave. | Albert Lea | (507) 377-1820

WINNEBAGO AREA MUSEUM

16 S Main St. | Winnebago | (507) 893-4660

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks and Recreation

*For more information on County Parks, visit: http://www.co.faribault.mn.us/

ARROWHEAD POINT COUNTY PARK

267th St. | Alden | (507) 377-5186 Located on the peninsula of Freeborn Lake, Arrowhead County Park features a boat launch, fishing opportunities, swimming beach and picnic areas.

MYRE BIG ISLAND STATE PARK

780th Ave. | Albert Lea | (507) 379-3403 Located on the northern shore of Albert Lea Lake the Myer Big Island State Park features a campground, boat launch, fishing opportunities, recreational trails, picnic areas and rentals for canoes, kayaks, boats, life jackets and snowshoes.

PICKEREL LAKE COUNTY PARK

Hwy. 69 | Emmons | (507) 377-5186 Located on the southeast shore of Pickerel Lake, Pickerel Lake County Park features a boat launch, fishing opportunities and picnic areas.

PIHL’S COUNTY PARK

570th Ave. | Wells | (507) 553-5864 Located on the eastern shore of Rice Lake, Pihl’s County Park features a campground, boat launch, fishing opportunities, playground equipment, horseshoe pits, disc golf course, mini-golf course and picnic areas.

ST. NICHOLAS COUNTY PARK

South Shore Dr. | Albert Lea | (507) 377-4320 Located on the southern shore of Albert Lea Lake, St. Nicholas County Park features fishing opportunities and picnic areas.

WHITE WOODS COUNTY PARK

Hwy. 69 | Emmons | (507) 377-5186 Located on the southwest shore of Lower Twin Lake, White Woods County Park features a carry-in canoe access, fishing opportunities and picnic areas.

WOODS LAKE COUNTY PARK

380th Ave. | Elmore | (507) 943-3543 Located near the Blue Earth River, Woods Lake County Park features a campground, fishing opportunities, swimming beach and picnic areas.

LICENSES

License Centers

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System. Online: dnr.wi.gov, Toll Free: 1 (888) 936-7463 or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout County:

ALBERT LEA

BLUE EARTH

BREEN’S TRUE VALUE
115 S Main St. | Blue Earth | (507) 526-2876
WALMART #983
1210 Giant Dr. | Blue Earth | (507) 526-4766
ELLENDALE

GOPHER STOP SOUTH
498 E Main St. | Ellendale | (507) 256-4444

WELLS

GOEMANN’S STATION
10998 Hwy. 22 | Wells | (507) 294-3118
WELLS TRUE VALUE
33 S Broadway Ave. | Wells | (507) 553-3713

WINNEBAGO

ROERIG HARDWARE & APPLIANCE
4 N Main St. | Winnebago | (507) 893-4113

FARIBAULT COUNTY

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CITIES

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TRAILS

EVENTS

Featured Events:

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

AREA ATTRACTIONS

AL BATT’S BIRDING GUIDE SERVICE

ALBERT LEA ART CENTER

ALBERT LEA CIVIC THEATER

ALBERT LEA FAMILY YMCA

ALBERT LEA CITY ARENA

ALBERT LEA FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER

ANTIQUES OF THE MIDWEST MALL

ELMORE MUSEUM

ETTA C. ROSS HISTORICAL MUSEUM & VILLAGE

FREEBORN COUNTY MUSEUM

GIANT MUSEUM

JAMES B. WAKEFIELD HISTORICAL MUSEUM

JOLLY GREEN GIANT STATUE

KIESTER AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

LITTLE RED BARN

MINNE-SOY-TA NICE

PELICAN BREEZE II

ST. CASIMIR’S CHURCH STONE HOME

STORY LADY DOLL & TOY MUSEUM

WINNEBAGO AREA MUSEUM

PARKS AND RECREATION

ARROWHEAD POINT COUNTY PARK

MYRE BIG ISLAND STATE PARK

PICKEREL LAKE COUNTY PARK

PIHL’S COUNTY PARK

ST. NICHOLAS COUNTY PARK

WHITE WOODS COUNTY PARK

WOODS LAKE COUNTY PARK

LICENSES

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BLUE EARTH

WELLS

WINNEBAGO

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