NICOLLET COUNTY

General Info

Settled in the mid 1800s, Nicollet County was named after the French explorer, Joseph N. Nicollet. Attracted to the abundant farmland, forests and streams, settlers arrived to stake land claims after the signing of the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux. Townships were platted by 1855 and St. Peter was voted as the county seat in 1858. 15 school districts were organized throughout Nicollet County by 1859 and local businesses began to thrive. In 1868 the railroad arrived and communities were established near rail lines and nearby lakes and rivers. Today Nicollet County is home to approximately 32,027 residents.

Area & Trail Maps

General All Purpose Maps

Sibley-Nicollet-Blue Earth County Trail Map

Resident Guides

Great and useful info for the area.

Sibley-Nicollet-Blue Earth 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

Get out and enjoy what County has to offer

Area Attractions

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

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Cities In Nicollet County

Not including unincorporated communities

Cities

Courtland
Lafayette
Mankato
Nicollet
North Mankato
St. Peter

Townships

Belgrade Township
Bernadotte Township
Brighton Township
Courtland Township
Granby Township
Lafayette Township

Lake Prairie Township
New Sweden Township
Nicollet Township
Oshawa Township
Ridgely Township
Traverse Township
West Newton Township

TRAILS

ATV, Bicycling, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.

More Trails Information

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Nicollet 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

Southern MN Wedding Expo | Mankato

February

March

Mount Kato Spring Fling | Mankato
St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Mankato
EGGstravaganza | Gaylord
Spring Fling | Gaylord

April

May

June

Great River Energy Bike Festival | Mankato
Nicollet Friendship Days
North Mankato Fun Days Triathlon
Town & Country Days | Arlington
Music in the Park | Gibbon
Sauerkraut Days | Henderson

July

August

Old Town Summerfest | Mankato
Nicollet County Fair | St. Peter
Hummingbird Hurrah | Henderson
Pioneer Power | Le Sueur

September

October

November

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

County Residential Services

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

Administration (507) 391-6800
Assessor 934-0240
County Attorney 934-3430
Auditor/Treasurer 934-0339
EMERGENCY 911
Emergency Management 934-0412
Environmental Services 934-0254

Extension Service 934-0360
Human Resources 934-0443
Probation 934-0420
Public Health 934-0459
Public Works 931-1760
Recorder 934-0322
Sheriff 931-7106
Veterans Services 934-0408

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Area Attractions

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

ALLTEL CIVIC CENTER

1 Civic Center Plaza | Mankato | (507) 389-3000

ARLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER

204 Shamrock Dr. | Arlington | (507) 964-5878

ARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

321 Main St. W | Arlington | (507) 964-2490

ARTS CENTER OF ST. PETER

315 Minnesota Ave. S | St. Peter | (507) 931-3630

BETHANY LUTHERAN COLLEGE THEATRE

700 Luther Dr. | Mankato | (507) 334-7365

BETSY-TRACY HOUSE

333 Center St. | Mankato | (507) 345-9777

CARNEGIE ART CENTER & LIBRARY

120 Broad St. S | Mankato | (507) 625-2730

DRUG STORE & PHARMACY MUSEUM

201 3rd St. S – P.O. Box 498 | St. Peter | (507) 931-4410

E ST. JULIEN COX HOUSE

500 Washington Ave. N | St. Peter | (507) 934-2160

GAYLORD MUNICIPAL POOL

925 Park Ave. | Gaylord | (507) 237-2266

GRAND CHAMPIONS SPORTS COMPLEX

1750 Pebble Beach Dr. | Mankato | (507) 386-0001

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE THEATRE

800 College Circle W | St. Peter | (507) 933-7590

HISTORIC MANKATO POST OFFICE

401 2nd St. S | Mankato | (507) 625-1781

HUBBARD MILL

424 Riverfront Dr. | Mankato | (507) 345-5566

JOSEPH R. BROWN HERITAGE SOCIETY

700 Main St. | Henderson | (507) 248-3331

KATO ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

200 Chestnut St. | Mankato | (507) 625-7553

LINNAEUS ARBORETUM

800 College Ave. W | St. Peter | (507) 933-6181

LIDO THEATRE

309 Main St. W | Arlington | (507) 964-5771

MANKATO BALLET

329 Board St. N | Mankato | (507) 625-7716

MANKATO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

P.O. Box 645 | Mankato | (507) 625-8880

MERELY PLAYERS THEATRE

110 Fulton St. | Mankato | (507) 338-5483

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY THEATRE

201 Performing Arts Center | Mankato | (507) 389-6661

MINNESOTA VALLEY CHORALE

222 Pfau St. | Mankato | (507) 625-8278

MOUNT KATO

20461 Hwy. 66 | Mankato | (507) 625-3363

NICOLLET COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

1851 Minnesota Ave. N | St. Peter | (507) 934-2160

R.D. HUBBARD HOUSE

606 Broad St. S | Mankato | (507) 345-4154

ST. PETER & PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

105 5th St. N | Mankato | (507) 388-2995

SIBLEY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

700 Main St. | Henderson | (507) 248-3434

SCHOOL SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME

170 Good Counsel Dr. | Mankato | (507) 389-4200

SINCLAIR LEWIS’ SUMMER HOME

315 Broad St. S | Mankato | (507) 345-5566

RIVER HILLS MALL

1850 Adams St. | Mankato | (507) 388-1100

TRAVERSE DE SIOUX HISTORIC SITE

Hwy. 169 | St. Peter | (507) 697-6321

TWIN RIVERS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

523 2nd St. S – P.O. Box 293 | Mankato | (507) 387-1008

W.W. MAYO HOUSE

118 Main St. N | Le Sueur | (507) 665-3250

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks and Recreation

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

7 MILE PARK

Hwy. 169 | North Mankato
Located on 628 acres near 7 Mile Creek, 7 Mile Creek Park features picnic shelters, boat launch, nature trails and volleyball courts.

CLEAR LAKE PARK

615th Ave. | Gibbon
Located on 42 acres, Clear Lake Park features a boat launch, picnic shelters, swimming beach, playground equipment. Overnight camping is available through the Sibley County Sheriff’s Office by calling: (507) 237-4330.

HIGH ISLAND CREEK PARK

341st Lane | Henderson
Located on 220 acres, High Island Creek Park features a picnic shelter and nature trails. Overnight camping is available through the Sibley County Sheriff’s Office by calling: (507) 237-4330.

FORT RIDGELY STATE PARK

Hwy. 4 | Ridgely Township
Located on 1,040 acres, Fort Ridgely State Park features a campground, interpretive center, farmhouse, chalet, nine hole golf course, amphitheater, picnic shelters, playground equipment, nature trails, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits and softball fields.

MINNEMISHINONA FALLS

Hwy. 41 | North Mankato
Located on 3 acres near the Minnesota River, Minnemishinona Falls features a 42 foot waterfall with views of the Minnesota River Valley.

MINNEOPA STATE PARK

Hwy. 169 | Mankato
Located on 2,689 acres, Minneopa State Park features a campground, picnic shelters, interpretive center, nature trails and a waterfall.

RAPIDAN DAM PARK

County Rd. 9 | Mankato
Located on 35 acres near Madison Lake, Lone Pine Park features picnic areas and a boat launch.

RED JACKET PARK

Hwy. 66 | Mankato
Located on 4 acres, Red Jacket Park features picnic shelters, boat launch and nature trails.

RUSH RIVER PARK

Rush River Park Rd. | Henderson
Located on 285 acres, Rush River Park features a picnic shelter, equestrian and nature trails, swimming beach and playground equipment. Overnight camping is available through the Sibley County Sheriff’s Office by calling: (507) 237-4330.

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:

ARLINGTON

QUICK SHOP/SUBWAY
P.O. Box 497 | Arlington | (507) 964-5904

THOMES BROTHERS INC.
414 Main St. W | Arlington | (507) 964-2310

COURTLAND

COURTLAND HARDWARE
321 Main St. | Courtland | (507) 359-7811

GAYLORD

CASEY’S GENERAL STORE #1646
119 6th St. | Gaylord | (507) 237-9997

SIBLEY COUNTY AUDITOR
P.O. Box 171 | Gaylord | (507) 237-4070

GIBBON

GIBBON LUMBER & HARDWARE
1003 1st Ave. #86 | Gibbon | (507) 834-6366

HENDERSON

BENDERS TRUE VALUE
527 Main St. | Henderson | (507) 248-3230

MANKATO

BLUE EARTH COUNTY
410 5h St. S | Mankato | (507) 304-4265

BOBBER SHOP
1630 N Riverfront Dr. | Mankato | (507) 625-8228

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #11
1901 Adams St. | Mankato | (507) 387-5711

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #21
1302 N River Front Dr. | Mankato | (507) 388-6087

GANDER MOUNTAIN, LLC #481
1940 Adams St. | Mankato | (507) 345-3600

RIVER HILLS SCHEELS
1850 Adams St. | Mankato | (507) 386-7767

NICOLLET

GEORGE’S CITY MEATS
430 3rd St. | Nicollet | (507) 232-3502

NICOLLET MART
220 Main St. | Nicollet | (507) 232-3232

NORTH MANKATO

NORTH MANKATO MOTOR VEHICLE
310 Belgrade Ave. | North Mankato | (507) 625-1586

ST. PETER

ARROW ACE HARDWARE, INC
201 Minnesota Ave. S | St. Peter | (507) 931-3830

HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #251
123 Julian St. W | St. Peter | (507) 931-9477

NICOLLET COUNTY TREASURER
201 Minnesota Ave. S | St. Peter | (507) 931-6800

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TRAILS

EVENTS

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March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

AREA ATTRACTIONS

ALLTEL CIVIC CENTER

ARLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER

ARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

ARTS CENTER OF ST. PETER

BETHANY LUTHERAN COLLEGE THEATRE

BETSY-TRACY HOUSE

CARNEGIE ART CENTER & LIBRARY

DRUG STORE & PHARMACY MUSEUM

E ST. JULIEN COX HOUSE

GAYLORD MUNICIPAL POOL

GRAND CHAMPIONS SPORTS COMPLEX

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE THEATRE

HISTORIC MANKATO POST OFFICE

HUBBARD MILL

JOSEPH R. BROWN HERITAGE SOCIETY

KATO ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

LINNAEUS ARBORETUM

LIDO THEATRE

MANKATO BALLET

MANKATO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

MERELY PLAYERS THEATRE

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY THEATRE

MINNESOTA VALLEY CHORALE

MOUNT KATO

NICOLLET COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

R.D. HUBBARD HOUSE

ST. PETER & PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

SIBLEY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

SCHOOL SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME

SINCLAIR LEWIS’ SUMMER HOME

RIVER HILLS MALL

TRAVERSE DE SIOUX HISTORIC SITE

TWIN RIVERS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

W.W. MAYO HOUSE

PARKS AND RECREATION

7 MILE PARK

CLEAR LAKE PARK

HIGH ISLAND CREEK PARK

FORT RIDGELY STATE PARK

MINNEMISHINONA FALLS

MINNEOPA STATE PARK

RAPIDAN DAM PARK

RED JACKET PARK

RUSH RIVER PARK

LICENSES

ARLINGTON

COURTLAND

GAYLORD

GIBBON

HENDERSON

MANKATO

NICOLLET

NORTH MANKATO

ST. PETER

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