{"id":7029257,"date":"2026-08-05T23:29:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T23:29:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/agriculture\/8-best-things-to-do-in-blue-earth-mn\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T23:29:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T23:29:55","slug":"8-best-things-to-do-in-blue-earth-mn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7029257","title":{"rendered":"8 Best Things To Do In Blue Earth, MN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blue earth origins<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Traveling through southern Minnesota along I90, you may notice a town by the name of Blue Earth. You may ponder the unique name. Why is the town called \u201cBlue Earth.\u201d Is the earth really blue? Let me explain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">They named the town after the Blue Earth River, which surrounds the town. They named the river after the blue-black clay found along the river\u2019s bank. So, yes, there was a blue tinge to the soil. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">But as you will see, the city of known for another icon \u2013 The Jolly Green Giant, which is a must-see.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Jolly Green Giant<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Blue Earth, MN is known for its rich agricultural roots. In the past, Blue Earth was home to a vegetable canning factory, Green Giant. The vegetables processed are all grown locally\u2013specifically sweet corn and peas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You really can\u2019t miss the <a href=\"http:\/\/cbsnews.com\/minnesota\/news\/the-story-behind-faribault-countys-jolly-green-giant-statue\/\">Green Giant statue.<\/a> Take the Blue Earth exit from I90 and travel about a half mile south and look up. There he is. All 55\u2032 of him, with a 4\u2032 smile. You can\u2019t miss him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">An interesting fact: the statue is on the list as one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vroomvroomvroom.com\/big-things-to-see\/green-giant-blue-earth\/\">top 10 statues in the U.S. They boast over 10,000 visitors a year<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">So why the statue? It was a brainstorm of Paul Hedberg, the owner of a local radio station who wanted to put Blue Earth on the map. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">And that he did.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There is a small park nearby and plenty of picture-taking opportunities. This is definitely a major tourist must-stop for those traveling through southern Minnesota along I90.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Green-Giant-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Green-Giant.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Green-Giant-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Green-Giant-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Green-Giant-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Green-Giant-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Green-Giant-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Green-Giant-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jolly Green Giant Museum and Visitors Center <\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">And while you are there, stop in and check out the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.exploreminnesota.com\/profile\/jolly-green-giant-museum\/6465\"> Jolly Green Giant Museum<\/a> located near the statue. It is chockful of <a href=\"https:\/\/thewalkingtourists.com\/wearin-o-green-blue-earth-minnesota-home-green-giant\/\">Jolly Green Giant memorabilia<\/a> and interesting displays and facts. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6987-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6987.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6987-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6987-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6987-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6987-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6987-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6987-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6989-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6989.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6989-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6989-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6989-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6989-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6989-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6989-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Model of the Green Giant plant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jolly Green Giant Family Fun!<\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a fun activity while visiting Blue Earth? <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There are 20 uniquely painted Little Sprout statues placed around Blue Earth. So what is a Little Sprout? Think of a child version of the Jolly Green Giant. The original Little Sprout character was designed to encourage children to eat their vegetables. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Let the fun begin with a <a href=\"https:\/\/blueearthchamber.com\/index.php\/sprout-s-page\">Little Sprout hunt<\/a>. If you take a selfie with all 20 statues, you can win yourself a prize. Check out the Jolly Green Giant park area for more details. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6991-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"9458\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6991.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6991-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6991-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6991-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6991-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6991-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6991-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6998-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"9460\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6998.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6998-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6998-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6998-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6998-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6998-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6998-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7004-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"9459\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7004.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7004-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7004-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7004-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7004-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7004-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7004-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tell Me More About the Jolly Green Giant Canning Company <\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The original company, Minnesota Valley Canning Company, was started in 1903 by canning sweet corn. Shortly thereafter, they began processing peas. 1925 was the birth of the Green Giant as a mascot. The Green Giant Company is based out of Le Sueur, MN, but Blue Earth had a major Green Giant vegetable processing plant. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the Blue Earth canning processing company is now Seneca Foods, which cans mostly sweet corn and peas under other food labels.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Best Fudge In Town <\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">On your way to the Jolly Green Giant, you need to stop at the <a href=\"https:\/\/connectbiz.com\/2012\/01\/little-giant-fudge\/\">Shell Food Mart<\/a>, located just off of I90 and Highway 169. They have the BEST fudge. They make it fresh and the taste confirms that. So good!<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">And you can order it through the mail!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Shell-mart-fudge.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Shell-mart-fudge.jpg?resize=604%2C981&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9464\" width=\"604\" height=\"981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Shell-mart-fudge.jpg?w=288&amp;ssl=1 288w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Shell-mart-fudge.jpg?resize=185%2C300&amp;ssl=1 185w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shell Food Mart \u2013 Best Fudge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7032-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7032.jpg?resize=1024%2C473&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7032-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C473&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7032-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C277&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7032-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C139&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7032-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C355&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7032-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C710&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7032-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C946&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Best Tasting Fudge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Cedar Inn<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Are you looking for an old-fashioned local town and relaxed fun eating experience? Blue Earth has a drive-in eatery called the Cedar Inn. You can pull up with your car, order, have the food delivered and eat without leaving your vehicle. Or during the warm months, enjoy your food outdoors at a picnic table.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Where do you find the Cedar Inn. Keep traveling south on Highway 169 past the Jolly Green Giant and you will find it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The extra perks? No freeways, very little traffic, and time to practice a little self-care. You just can\u2019t beat that.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6994-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6994.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6994-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6994-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6994-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6994-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6994-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6994-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Cabin Coffee Co. <\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a coffee shop. Yep, Blue Earth has one. Enjoy a cup of coffee located just off of the I90. <a href=\"https:\/\/cabincoffeecompany.com\">Cabin Coffe Co<\/a>. is a small franchise offering coffee and food items. Again, all based in a small town environment. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6982-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6982.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6982-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6982-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6982-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6982-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6982-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6982-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6982-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C375&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Farmer\u2019s Daughter Restaurant<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a good homemade meal? Check out the Farmer\u2019s Daughter Restaurant located near the Jolly Green Giant. The sample menu tells all. Homemade food and good-sized portions from the farm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You will also see one of the Little Sprouts statues greeting you? (There are 19 more around town!) <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6986-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6986.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6986-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6986-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6986-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6986-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6986-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6986-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/farmers-daughter-restaurant-menu.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/farmers-daughter-restaurant-menu.jpg?resize=756%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/farmers-daughter-restaurant-menu.jpg?w=756&amp;ssl=1 756w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/farmers-daughter-restaurant-menu.jpg?resize=600%2C762&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/farmers-daughter-restaurant-menu.jpg?resize=236%2C300&amp;ssl=1 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Farmer\u2019s Daughter menu sample<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Steinberg Nature Park<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Need some time to stretch your legs? Want to enjoy some nature? Steinberg Nature Park is the place to be. Nice walk trails while viewing the Blue Earth River. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7011-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7011.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7011-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7011-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7011-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7011-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7011-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7011-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steinberg Nature Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7013.mov\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Blue Earth Library Mural<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Honoring literary greats: Mark Twain, Laura Ingals Wilder, Dr. Seuss, and William Kent Krueger. These plaques are on the wall of the <a href=\"https:\/\/becity.org\/library\/\">Blue Earth Library<\/a>. I LOVE this!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7039-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7039.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7039-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7039-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7039-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7039-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7039-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7039-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7039-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C375&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blue Earth Libary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Blue Earth Rest Stop<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Most rest stops are pretty bland. However, the Blue Earth rest stop is not. I remember in 1978 when I90 was a big deal because they finally completed it. This area symbolized the last four miles of I90. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7022-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7022.jpg?resize=732%2C976&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9452\" width=\"732\" height=\"976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7022-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7022-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7022-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7022-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7022-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7022-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7023-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7023.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7023-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7023-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7023-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7023-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7023-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7023-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7023-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C375&amp;ssl=1 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Picture of the roaming buffalo in years past<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7024-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7024.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7024-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7024-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7024-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7024-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7024-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_7024-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tall Grass Prairie walkways located at the Blue Earth Rest Stop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Just for fun<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I just had to add a \u201cfun\u201d section. I was in Blue Earth during the city celebration \u2013 Giant Days. I looked at the downtown store windows and this is what I see. Naturally, my curiosity shot through the roof. I needed to learn more about this gentleman. So very cool that they honored him during their celebration. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">so Who is Sammy L. Davis? (think forrest gump)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Sammy Lee Davis is an American soldier who served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the nation\u2019s highest military medal for valor, the Medal of Honor. The acclaimed movie, <em>Forrest Gump<\/em> (who didn\u2019t love that movie!), was based on his military experiences. His <a href=\"https:\/\/www.military.com\/history\/real-forrest-gump-sammy-l-davis.html\">story is amazing<\/a>. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6999-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6999.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6999-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6999-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C800&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6999-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6999-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6999-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/IMG_6999-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Just for Fun Part 2: Need a dog walker? I came across this note on one of the store\u2019s windows. Melt my heart. This screams what small-town America is. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Dog-walker-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"864\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Dog-walker.jpg?resize=1024%2C864&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Dog-walker-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Dog-walker-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C506&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Dog-walker-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C253&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Dog-walker-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C648&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Dog-walker-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1295&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Dog-walker-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1727&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">So I highly recommend people stop in Blue Earth, MN. Either stop in as they are traveling or make it a Minnesota Road Trip. You won\u2019t be disappointed!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More southern Minnesota Travel  <\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mnfarmliving.com\/2022\/07\/10-best-things-to-do-in-fairmont.html\">10 Best Things To Do In Fairmont, MN<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blue earth origins Traveling through southern Minnesota along I90, you may notice a town by the name of Blue Earth. You may ponder the unique name. Why is the town called \u201cBlue Earth.\u201d Is the earth really blue? Let me explain. They named the town after the Blue Earth River, which surrounds the town. 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