City of Eyota, MN Government

City of Eyota, MN Government Eyota (e-yo-ta) meaning "superior" Eyota is in SE Minnesota, located 10 miles east of Rochester.Eyota's population as of 2010 Census is 1977 residents.

Access city from MN State Hwy 14 or Interstate 90 & Highway 42. The name "Eyota" was an American Indian word that meant "Superior". One theory is that early settlers hoped to express that the land in the area was high quality and would attract additional settlers. Another theory is that the word actually refers to its elevation being higher than the surrounding area. There are seven parks in town,

a skate park, a disc golf course, a cafe, a furniture repair shop, piano sales and service shop, three hairdressers, a post office, a commercial 24/7 workout gym, a mechanic shop, a veterinarian, a pet groomer, a florist, an American Legion post, a grain elevator, a convenience store,and a grocery store

Pending City Council awarding the project to SL Contracting on June 11, construction for the 2026 Street & Utility Impro...
06/06/2026

Pending City Council awarding the project to SL Contracting on June 11, construction for the 2026 Street & Utility Improvements project is anticipated to begin Monday, June 15. Work will start on 5th St. NE from County Road 7 to Summerfield Dr

2026 street project info. This is for anyone in the Summerfield and Aurora developments and rural NE residents. It's hard to anticipate how long the phase 1 Detour will last but we're hoping for 1 month.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

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City Hall
507-545-2135

Public Works Supervisor
Scott Schmidt
507-254-3356

🚧 Road Closure

5th St. NE will be closed to through traffic within the project limits.

🚗 Detour Route:
Spring Day Ave → 5th St. NE → 140th Ave

06/04/2026

Eyota Summer Recreation Program Swim Bus is coming home early on 6/4 due to the weather.

06/04/2026
We are seeking nominations for Eyota Citizen of the Year.Link to form:https://eyota.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B6A40...
06/04/2026

We are seeking nominations for Eyota Citizen of the Year.

Link to form:
https://eyota.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B6A40AD6F-800F-4E67-85FB-9F663D043B20%7D/uploads/CITIZEN_OF_THE_YEAR_nomination_form.pdf

Residents in the Dover-Eyota area are reminded of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, fro...
06/03/2026

Residents in the Dover-Eyota area are reminded of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., at the Dover-Eyota High School (East Parking Lot).

More information can be found at https://bit.ly/424hGhj.

Items accepted at this collection can also be brought to the Olmsted County Hazardous Waste Facility, https://bit.ly/41ZRPrv, for FREE.

New stop signs installed at 4th St SE & Washington Ave SE. THIS IS NOW A 3-WAY STOP.
05/21/2026

New stop signs installed at 4th St SE & Washington Ave SE. THIS IS NOW A 3-WAY STOP.

We still have plots available at the Eyota Community Garden. Stop or call Eyota City Hall and get your plot reserved. Co...
05/18/2026

We still have plots available at the Eyota Community Garden. Stop or call Eyota City Hall and get your plot reserved.

Contact info: 507-545-2135

We are looking forward to our City of Eyota Clean Up Day tomorrow May 16th. We do ask that you enter the drop off area a...
05/15/2026

We are looking forward to our City of Eyota Clean Up Day tomorrow May 16th. We do ask that you enter the drop off area as pictured and exit as pictured so we do not create traffic back-ups on to the highway.

Thank you!

Address

38 S Front Street SW
Eyota, MN
55934

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+15075452135

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