Redwood County

Redwood County This page is dedicated to bringing you pertinent information about Redwood County. At one time there was nearly 150 lakes.

Redwood County was first established in 1862, and is one of the largest counties in southern Minnesota, with 26 townships, 555,474 acres, with 874 square miles and approximately 18,000 population. Steamboat travel started up the Minnesota river in 1850, and reached into Redwood County in 1853, bringing in supplies and people and carrying out wheat near what was north Redwood, then called Riverside

which in 1881 became the birthplace of Sears. The railroads came into the southern part of the country in 1873 and to Redwood Falls in 1878. The northern part was served in 1884. In 1899, it reached from Sanborn to Vesta, and the last one from Evan through Wabasso and on to Marshall came in 1901. At one time there were 116 school districts in this county. There are 16 cities in the county, more than most. The oldest building still in use was built in 1861, the Old Agency Stone House, about 8 miles east of Redwood Falls. It is the site of the Sioux Uprising in 1862. The first saw mill was on the Redwood River at the Falls, built in 1855 by the United State Government. The first courthouse (wood), was built in 1873 and replaced in 1891 with the present brick one, with additions in 1963, 1967 and 1970 and the other floors remodeled thereafter.

Redwood County is now accepting proposals for forgivable loans to support local affordable housing development and rehab...
08/31/2026

Redwood County is now accepting proposals for forgivable loans to support local affordable housing development and rehabilitation!

These programs are designed to strengthen housing options across the county by offering financing for:
• Development of new housing units
• Rehabilitation of existing rental properties
• Rehabilitation of owner‑occupied homes

Applications are due by 12:00pm Friday, October 30th for consideration.

$100,000 in funding is available county-wide, with limits of $10,000 per single- family, and $20,000 per multi-family project.

The program request for proposals (RFP) and applications are available on our website at https://redwoodcountyeda.com/community-development/housing/

Property owners, landlords, and developers interested in improving or creating housing opportunities in Redwood County are encouraged to contact Economic Development Coordinator Grady Holtberg at 507-637-1122 for more information.

08/31/2026
08/20/2026

The Redwood Area Dementia Awareness Network (RADAN) is hosting their next dementia education event in September. Details below.

08/06/2026

Redwood County is proud to be located along the Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway, and now it's even easier to plan your adventure with their newly redesigned website! 📍 From waterfalls and murals to riverside trails and local eats — discover why Redwood County is a must-stop on your journey. Explore more: https://www.mnrivervalley.com/

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Address

403 S Mill Street
Redwood Falls, MN
56283

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+15076374016

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