Blue Earth
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Local offices in Blue Earth
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · Regional office
Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties - Faribault County Center
412 N Nicollet St, Blue Earth, MN 56013
Help here
- Benefits applicationsVisit or contact the county center for help applying for food, cash, and health care benefits.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fmchs.com
Utilities · City office
Blue Earth Light and Water
Help here
- Electric and water serviceGet city electric and water service and contact the city about utility billing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on becity.org
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall for free, confidential help finding local food, housing, health, and other community resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211unitedway.org
Local office · City office
City Hall / City Administration
201 E. 7th Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013
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- City services and permitsGet help with city services, reservations, licenses, and permits.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on becity.org
Older adults · City office
Blue Earth Community & Senior Center
118 W 7th Street, Blue Earth, MN 56013
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesPeople age 55 and older can reserve weekday meals and join activities at the center.
- Center rentalResidents can ask City Hall to reserve the center for a gathering or event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on becity.org
State office · County office
Faribault County License Bureau
435 South Grove St, Suite 1B, Blue Earth, MN 56013
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the license bureau for driver licensing services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Library · City office
Blue Earth Community Library
124 W 7th St, Blue Earth, MN 56013
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and attend community events.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on becity.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Blue Earth
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Channel One Regional Food Bank
131 35th Street, SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Minnesota Valley Action Council
706 N Victory Dr, Mankato, MN 56001-6803
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Faribault County
Blue Earth is in Faribault County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Courts and legal help · County office
Faribault County Law Library
Faribault County Courthouse, 415 N Main St, Blue Earth, MN 56013
Help here
- Legal research materialsThe law library provides access to Minnesota laws, court rules, and legal practice guides.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mn.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
201 N Broad St, Suite 102, Mankato, MN 56001
Help here
- Aging services and referralsGet connected to services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mnraaa.org
Veterans · County office
Faribault County Veteran's Services
125 W 6th St, Blue Earth, MN 56013
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe county office helps veterans and their families with veterans benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on faribaultcountymn.gov
State office · County office
Faribault County License Bureau
435 S Grove St, Suite 1B, Blue Earth, MN 56013
Help here
- Driver and vehicle licensingThe bureau handles driver and vehicle license and registration services in person.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on faribaultcountymn.gov
Minnesota programs by kind of help
These are run by Minnesota and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 United Way of Minnesota
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988