Nicollet County MN

09/03/2026

𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞

The Nicollet County Public Works team found an iPhone along County Road 52.

If you are missing an iPhone and believe it may be yours, please contact Nicollet County at 507-934-6800. You will be asked to describe the phone to help verify ownership.

09/03/2026

Nicollet County non-emergency offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

09/02/2026

Pizzeria 201 will be parked in our parking lot, right off of 169/Minnesota Ave. today! Stop by and enjoy!

08/31/2026

Nicollet County Sheriff Aaron Petersen announces the commencement of the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association Law Enforcement Scholarship Program for 2026.

Sheriff Petersen proudly announces that the MSA Board of Directors has established a scholarship fund to award up to 18 $2,000 scholarships this year. These scholarships result from the coordinated efforts of Minnesota's 87 elected sheriffs.

The MSA gives special recognition to the financial needs of students attending the peace officer skills course or one of the two- or four-year law enforcement degree programs around the state. “The MSA Board of Directors acknowledges the current challenges in recruiting and greatly appreciates the individuals who decide to serve others through a career in law enforcement. This is one way that we can support that honorable decision,” said Deputy Director Brian Johnson.

The MSA recognizes the importance of pre-entry training for people considering law enforcement as a career. The MSA also acknowledges that some students may need outside help in meeting the costs of such training, even though they excel academically.

In selecting awards, the MSA Scholarship Committee intends to ensure representation from all geographical areas of the state.

The scholarship deadline is November 30th, 2026.

The MSA will announce awards on its website and on social media at the start of 2027. Application forms and a statement of procedures are available at the Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office.

Scholarships are only available to students currently enrolled in one of the following three categories:

1. Mandated POST Skills Program
2. In their second year of a two-year law enforcement program.
3. In their third or fourth year of a four-year college criminal justice program.

To qualify, students must have completed at least one year of the two-year program or two years of a four-year program.

Students meeting these criteria are invited to obtain a scholarship application form from their local sheriff’s office or online at www.mnsheriffs.org.

08/27/2026

New Milk Depot Open House

In recognition of National Breastfeeding Month, Nicollet County Health and Human Services is celebrating the opening of a new Milk Depot for the Minnesota Milk Bank.

The new depot provides a convenient local drop-off location for approved donors to donate frozen breast milk. The Minnesota Milk Bank safely transports donated milk, where it is screened, pasteurized, and distributed to hospitals and families. Donor human milk can be especially important for premature and medically fragile infants who are unable to receive enough milk from their own parent.

Join us for an open house to learn more about the Milk Depot, the donation process, and how donated human milk supports vulnerable newborns.

Friday, August 28
12–3 p.m.
Nicollet County Health and Human Services:
Second-floor lobby, 622 S. Front Street, St. Peter

Representatives from the Minnesota Milk Bank will be available to answer questions and share information about becoming an approved donor.

Community members are welcome to stop by and learn more!

08/26/2026

A great reminder regarding e-bikes and e-scooters from the Saint Peter Police Department ⬇️

📚🛴 Back-to-School Safety Reminder: E-Bikes & Scooters

As students head back to school, more kids and teens may be using e-bikes and scooters to get around town.

Before hitting the road, make sure riders know:

🪖 Helmets help protect your head and are strongly encouraged for riders of all ages
🐢 Slow down near sidewalks, trails, parks, and crosswalks
👀 Watch for pedestrians and other riders
💡 Make sure your bike or scooter has the proper lighting when riding after dark

A safe ride starts before you even leave the driveway.

Learn more about the different types of devices and Minnesota requirements: https://www.saintpetermn.gov/Blog.aspx?IID=35

08/25/2026

*NEW DATE*
𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐞, 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭

Tri-County Solid Waste will hold a Tire, Appliance & Electronics Collection Event this fall at the Nicollet County Fairgrounds.

Saturday, October 17 (this replaces the Oct. 3 collection event)
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Nicollet County Fairgrounds: 400 West Union Street, Saint Peter

Accepted Items & Fees:

Appliances – $15 each
Must be empty. Includes washers, dryers, hot water heaters, stoves, furnaces, microwaves, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners.

Appliances may be rejected if they do not meet contractor permit requirements.

Tires
Car/light truck tires: $5 each, with or without rim
Semi/small implement tires: $15 each, with or without rim
Large tractor/implement tires: $20 each, with or without rim

Electronics
Hard drives, VCRs, stereos, printers, and misc. electronics: $5 each
TVs and computer screens, any size: $10 each
Keyboards, computer mice, and cell phones: FREE

Furniture & Other Items
Couches, recliners, kitchen tables and miscellaneous furniture: $10 each
Mattresses or box springs: $25 each

We will not accept wet or infested mattresses and box springs.

Also FREE: Kids' car seats

Nicollet, Sibley, or Le Sueur County identification may be required.

If you have questions, please contact the Tri-County Solid Waste Office at 507-381-9196 or visit tricountyrecycling.org.

08/25/2026

Over the weekend, Nicollet County officials attended the 5th Annual Fentanyl Poisoning and Overdose Awareness Prevention Day at Erlandson Park in Mankato.

Hosted by the Travis James Gustavson Foundation 501c3, the event included guest speakers, informational booths and resources, Narcan distribution, and a memorial table honoring loved ones lost to fentanyl poisoning and overdose.

The Travis James Gustavson Foundation was created after the Gustavson family lost their son, Travis, to an accidental fentanyl overdose in 2021.

The event brought families, community organizations, and resources together with shared goals of raising awareness and providing support to families affected by fentanyl.

08/21/2026

Last night, several members of the Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office provided security at Channel Fest in Nicollet, where country music artist Craig Morgan was the headliner. We appreciate Channel Fest’s partnership and support in having our deputies on hand for the event.

Morgan is a strong supporter of law enforcement and also serves as a part-time police officer. His guitar vault features law enforcement patches from agencies across the country, and the Nicollet County Sheriff’s Office was happy to add one to his collection!

08/21/2026

soilSHOP is TODAY❗️

Make sure to stop by the St. Peter Public Library from 10:00-1:00

‼️UPDATE ON EVENT DATE‼️

Free Soil Lead Screening in Nicollet County

Wondering what’s in the soil around your home or garden? Bring a soil sample to SoilSHOP (Soil Screening, Health, Outreach, and Partnership) for a FREE lead screening.

Friday, August 21
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
St. Peter Public Library

In addition to having your soil screened for lead, you can learn about:
• Ways to lower lead exposure if lead is found in your soil
• Best practices for gardening
• Lead and its potential health effects

How to collect your soil sample:

Choose the area you would like tested.
Collect soil from 5–10 random spots within that area and combine it in a clean container.
• Garden areas: Collect soil from the surface down 6–8 inches.
• Non-garden/play areas: Collect soil from the surface down 1–2 inches.
Mix the soil well.
Remove pebbles, rocks, and roots, then allow the soil to air dry.
Place 1–2 cups of the mixed soil in a clean, one-quart zip-top plastic bag.

You may bring up to three soil samples per person. If collecting more than one sample, rinse your container between samples.

No cost and no appointment needed; just bring your prepared soil sample!