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Blue Earth County, Minnesota

Blue Earth County, Minnesota
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Map of Minnesota highlighting Blue Earth County
Location in the U.S. state of Minnesota
Map of the United States highlighting Minnesota
Minnesota's location in the U.S.
Founded March 5, 1853
Named for Blue Earth River
Seat Mankato
Largest city Mankato
Area
 • Total 766 sq mi (1,984 km2)
 • Land 748 sq mi (1,937 km2)
 • Water 18 sq mi (47 km2), 2.3%
Population (est.)
 • (2015) 65,787
 • Density 86/sq mi (33/km²)
Congressional district 1st
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.co.blue-earth.mn.us
Mankato, Minnesota
Climate chart ()
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Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel
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42
22
 
 
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35
 
 
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47
 
 
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49
 
 
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel