Le Sueur, Minnesota is situated along the Minnesota River and US Highway 169, between Mankato and the Twin Cities, primarily in Le Sueur County, with a portion of the city extending into Sibley County. US Highway 169 and Minnesota Highways 93 and 112 are the main routes through the city. Henderson is north of Le Sueur, while Ottawa is to the south. Other nearby communities include Arlington, Blakeley, Cordova, Gaylord, Heidelberg, Jessenland, Le Center, Montgomery, New Sweden, Norseland, Lexington, New Rome, St. Benedict, St. Henry, St. Thomas, and Traverse. Prior to assuming its current name, Le Sueur was known as Prairie La Flecke by the French and, before that, it was known as Wahinoge by the Native Americans. After the area was opened to white settlement, the first person to stake a claim was George W. Thompson, who came in 1852. When the land that he first claimed was taken from him on an appeal to the governor from a man named Henry McLean, he moved one mile upriver, where he was joined by a group led by J.M. Farmer in founding the village of Le Sueur. Meanwhile, McLean founded another village named Le Sueur City, and litigation over the matter delayed the incorporation of either community until the legislature acted to unite both communities into one borough town, named Le Sueur, in 1867. An early resident, who practiced medicine in Le Sueur, was William Worrall Mayo, who later founded the Mayo Clinic. His home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Green Giant Company was founded in Le Sueur in 1903, although it was first known as the Minnesota Valley Canning Company. Green Giant was headquartered in Le Sueur until Pillsbury acquired the company in 1979, moving its facilities to Minneapolis, retaining only a research center in Le Sueur.
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Based in Le Sueur, Minnesota, the company provides cleaning services for carpets, area rugs, and upholstery, as well as tile and grout cleaning in Le Sueur and the surrounding areas, handling problems caused from water damage, pet stains, and other causes. Special offers and discounts are highlighted.
http://carpetcleaninglesueurmn.com/
Le Sueur Area Chamber of Commerce
Made up of businesses and business managers in Le Sueur, Minnesota and the surrounding community, the non-profit organization acts as a representative for its members, helping them to promote their services and products, offering networking opportunities, and advocating for their membership to local governments.
http://lesueurchamber.org/
Established in 1926, the golf course and country club is in Se Sueur, Minnesota. Membership policies, rates, and special offers are posted, along with golf rates, policies and a scoreboard, an overview of its club house, a calendar of events, and information about touring the facilities. Employment opportunities are posted to the site.
http://www.lesueurcountryclub.com/
Located in Le Sueur, Minnesota, the privately held supplier offers plastic injected molded parts, aluminum die cast, permanent mold, sand cast, and precision machined parts and prototypes. In business since 1946, the company’s products are distributed worldwide. Its location, products, markets, and policies are discussed.
http://www.lesueurinc.com/
The official municipal web site introduces the city council members, boards and commissions. Council meeting agendas and minutes are posted, and residents may view council meeting live through the site. The city’s parks and recreational facilities and programs are highlighted, and concerns may be reported online.
http://www.cityoflesueur.com/
Featuring an annual swap meet each April, and a power show every August, both multi-day events put on in Le Sueur, Minnesota by the Pioneer Power Association, with all proceeds going to the club for improvements and maintenance to its show grounds. Schedules, auctions, sales lists, and a discussion forum are featured.
http://www.pioneerpowershow.com/
Located in downtown Le Sueur, Minnesota, the motel includes designated smoking rooms, as well as pet-friendly rooms. Directions to the motel are given, and a list of amenities and policy information are posted to the site, along with a gallery of photographs, online bookings, and a guide to area attractions.
http://www.valustaylesueur.com/