welcome to
belle plaine, Minnesota!

Outside the Ox - Presented by the League of Minnesota Cities

Check out the latest "outside the ox" website and video here.

What if you could start from a blank canvas? What city services would you create and how would you want to pay for them? What ideas would you put on the table? Share your comments on the website. (And if you're going to the State Fair, be sure to stop by the "Cities Matter' Grandstand booth!)

Belle Plaine Farmer's Market is Open on Wednesday's and Saturday's

The Farmers Market is opened!   

The Farmers Market will be at Court Square Park from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. each Wednesday and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Genesis' Country Store until October. For more information or to inquire about vendor space please call Diane Skelley at 952-873-2467, Lisa Fahey 952-873-5665 or e-mail belleplainemarket@hotmail.com.  We are looking forward to another year of Minnesota's finest homemade and homegrown goods.

"Mayor's Office Hours"

Every first Thursday of the month from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Mayor Tim Lies will be available to hear the concerns, questions and needs from the Belle Plaine residents. If you wish to visit with Mayor Lies, please come through the front doors of the Government Center where he will meet you. If you are unable to come during the set hours you can schedule an appointment by calling 952-873-5553, ask for the Mayor's extension and leave a message with your requested time to meet.

Attention Business Owners!

Please visit the newly updated Economic Development page to read about recent retail studies and financial incentives offered to existing and potential business owners from the City of Belle Plaine. There is also an updated listing for buildings and properties available for sale or rent.