Community Resources

City Administration:

Police Department:

  • 138 Hwy. Ave. S., Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
  • Non-Emergency (507) 583-7885
  • Emergency 911

Fire Department:

  • 138 Hwy. Ave. S., Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
  • Non-Emergency (507) 583-2088
  • Emergency 911

Ambulance Service:

  • 501 4th Street SE, P.O. Box 363, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
  • Non-Emergency (507) 583-7573
  • Emergency 911

Snow Emergency:

A snow emergency is hereby declared to exist in the city by reason of heavy snowfall whenever snow falls during any 24 hours or less to a depth of three inches or more, in that the snowfall constitutes a serious public hazard, impairing transportation, the movement of food and fuel supplies, medical care, fire, health and police protection and vital municipal facilities. The emergency is declared to continue for a period of 36 hours from the time it is announced or until such earlier time as snow plowing operations have been declared to be completed.

No person shall park or cause to be parked any motor vehicle or trailer during a snow emergency in the DOWNTOWN BUSINESS AREA, which area shall be defined to include the following streets: Second Avenue, from First Street southeast to First Street northeast; and Main Street, from Second Avenue to Highway #218.

Street Department:

The city street department can be contacted at 507-583-2325. The city crew will remove snow from city streets, only after 2 inches of snow has fallen. When feasible, the city streets will be swept on Thursdays or as needed. Please do not blow snow or grass clippings onto city streets.

Blooming Prairie Public Utilities:

Blooming Prairie Public Utilities has been around for 90+ years and strives to provide the best service possible. BPPU handles electricity, water & sewer services in Blooming Prairie. You can pay your bills by logging onto https://bppu.enerlyte.com/.

Residents will receive monthly utility bills, which must be paid by the 10th of each month. For questions regarding utility bills or services, please contact Blooming Prairie Public Utilities at 507-583-6683. Office hours are 7:30am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday. For after hours or weekend emergencies regarding utilities, please call the on-call employee at 507-475-2819.

Public Utilities Office located at 333 2nd Ave NE, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917.

Sewer Department:
The city sanitary sewer and storm sewer fees are included on the monthly Public Utilities billing. For sanitary sewer problems, call the waste water plant at 507-583-7308. For after hours or weekend emergencies, the call will be forwarded to the on-call employee.

HVAC Contacts

If your furnace breaks down or if you experience plumbing problems, reach out to one of the following companies.

Building or Remodeling?

Before you start a project, check to see whether a building permit is needed, and the zoning requirements are met. Call the Steele County Information Desk 507-583-2283 and ask for Building Permits. City of Blooming Prairie 507-583-7573. Building permits are required for all residential or commercial construction and improvements prior to starting any work. For any projects requiring digging, you must notify Gopher State One Call at 1-800-252-1166 at least two days in advance of when you plan to start your project. Please be prepared to give Gopher State One your address and the nearest intersecting street. Gopher State One will take care of notifying all the various utilities.

Natural Gas:

Garbage / Recycling:

Steele County Landfill:

  • Contact:
    • 9420 64th Ave SE, Blooming Prairie, MN (8 miles north on Hwy 218)
    • 507-583-7766
  • Hours:
    • 7:30am – 4:30pm M-F
    • 8:00am – 1:00pm Saturday.

All homes are supplied with one 95-gallon recycling cart which is emptied bi-weekly. A schedule can be found here: steelecountymn.gov. Steele County Recycling Program 507-456-4894. Hazardous waste can be taken to the Steele County Landfill 507-583-7766.

Telephone and Internet Service Providers:

Looking for employment opportunities in Blooming Prairie and the surrounding area?

Employment opportunities change quickly, so rather than maintaining job listings on our website, the Blooming Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce partners with Workforce Development, Inc. to connect job seekers with current employment opportunities, career resources, training programs and personalized assistance.

Whether you’re searching for your first job, exploring a new career or looking to build new skills, Workforce Development, Inc. can help you take the next step.

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Workforce Development, Inc. also offers training opportunities and workforce programs to help individuals prepare for, find and succeed in today’s workforce.

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B.P. Country Club:

  • 7701 SE, 118th Street, Blooming Prairie, MN  55917
  • Phone:(507) 583-2887

Brookside Campground:

Bunkie’s Lanes:

  • 311 E Main St, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
  • Phone: 507-583-2321

Bunkie’s has 2 golf simulators, 1 shooting simulator, and a bowling alley.

Pine Springs Swimming Pool:

The City of Blooming Prairie maintains a spring fed swimming pool. Open early June to mid-August. Pine Springs Pool is located in the 400 block of 1st Ave. NW. Pine Springs Pool number is 507-583-7401. Non-season questions should be directed to the Administration Office at 507-583-7573.

Parks:

The City of Blooming Prairie maintains four parks:

  • Victory Field located on the West end of Main Street
  • Central Park located at Main Street and Center Ave
  • Eastside Park located at the intersection of 5th Ave. & 2nd Street
  • Fire Department Park located just off U.S. Hwy. 218 next to the BP Servicemen’s Club

Park pavilions are available for rent at Victory Field, Central Park, and the Fire Department Park.
Note* Parks can be reserved by calling the city at: 507-583-7573

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