Search GO Home Pay Your Utility Bill History Photo Gallery City Officials City Departments City Parks Public Schools Public Library Churches Organizations Chamber of Commerce Health Care Facilities & Clinics Local Business Recreational Activities 4th of July Celebration City Map City Meeting Calendar & Minutes Everbridge Emergency Notification System Employment Contact Us Ordinances COVID-19 Information Downtown Main St. looking West Please Click Here for COVID-19 Pertaining to the City of Blooming Prairie. Welcome to BloomingPrairie.com! Welcome to the website for the City of Blooming Prairie. This website has been developed to be used as a resource for information on the community. Water Tower We are located in southern Minnesota in Steele County on State Highway 218 approximately 15 miles south of Owatonna, and 15 miles north of Austin. The population of Blooming Prairie is approximately 1,996 people and growing. Our community includes various organizations, churches, parks, and businesses. We also have a 9 hole golf course and a camp ground near the city. Ask anyone from here, and they will tell it is a wonderful place to live and raise family. Our schools are top notch and our citizens are friendly. If you would like information on how to become a part of our community, contact one of our local real estate agents. Don't miss out on becoming a part of our history in Blooming Prairie. Let's take a look at the history of the city. Blooming Prairie got its name when a railroad official's wife gave it the pretty name. The area was originally called Oak Glen Township, which had become part of Steele County in 1856. The township then also came to be known as Blooming Prairie Township. The first settler was John Blythe (a native of England) in July of 1856 and the first baby born in the township was Walter John Blythe in August of 1858. The first school was taught in 1861 by Hattie Layton. Steele County was named after Franklin Steele who became wealthy as a government contractor during the pioneer era. The City of Blooming Prairie was established in 1867. Source: BLOOMING PRAIRIE Downtown Main St. looking West Early 1900's UPDATE by Harold Severson, c1980. Click here to visit our history page. It is our hope that this site is useful to our residents and businesses as well as people from outside the area looking for information about the community. The city will be posting the minutes from its meetings here as well as information about projects going on in the city. If you know of something you would like to see on this site, please contact City Hall. We would like to have as much information available here as we can, so if your business or group would like to have some information posted on the website, or would like to have a link to your own website posted here, feel free to contact City Hall. If you are having any trouble using the site or are confused about how to use certain aspects of the site, use the Contact Us page on the site to contact City Hall with your questions. Please Note: All photographs/pictures displayed on this website are copyright of the City of Blooming Prairie. They may NOT be duplicated, copied, reproduced or disseminated without the express consent of the City of Blooming Prairie. Any violator(s) may face severe civil and/or criminal penalties, and may be prosecuted under all applicable laws! Blooming Prairie Comprehensive Plan New to Town Welcome Letter Dodge County Emegency Management - Press Release Blooming Prairie Public Utilities Tree Trimming Presentation Tree Trimming Presentation Pay your utility bill Everbridge Emergency Notification System Be Notified!! Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up here for the Steele County Emergency Notification System. Job Openings The City of Blooming Prairie is currently accepting applications for 2- PT Police Officers The City of Blooming Prairie is currently accepting applications for Paid On Call Firefighter Contact Info. City Hall 138 Hwy. Ave. S. PO Box 68 Blooming Prairie, MN 55917 Phone: (507) 583-7573 USDA Disclaimer “In accordance with Federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.” (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave. S.W., Washington D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice), or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). 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