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Welcome to the City of Good Thunder. Life here is enhanced by the preservation of our local history and the enjoyment of today. Our community combines agriculture, industry, history, civic activities, recreation and countless other events for a wholesome and fulfilled lifestyle, making it an ideal place to raise a family and grow your business.

The following information should help ease the transition of moving into the area for new residents.


Water/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling - City of Good Thunder 507-278-3730

  • Billed Monthly the first week of the month and due the 20th of the month
  • Refuse and Recycling curbside pickup is Tuesday. Carts should be at the curb by 7am and removed by 9pm the same day.
  • The carts are free, if your cart is damaged, please contact city hall 507-278-3730 and we will have it replaced.

Electricity- Xcel Energy 1-800-895-4999

Consolidated Communications: 507-387-1151 for telephone

Northwest Gas: 507-524-4103

Post Office: 507-278-3212

Internet Providers: Consolidated Communication 507-387-1151 FIdium Fiber: 888-630-6062

The compost site is located east of town on Highway 10 on the north side of the road, just past the lagoons. Only garden material, leaves, and tree branches that are 4 inch in diameter or smaller may be taken to the compost facility.

Dogs must be licensed in Good Thunder. The license is free and you must provide proof of rabies vaccination for each animal each time they are vaccinated.

Building Permits are necessary for all outside structure changes. Please contact city hall before you begin any project to see if a permit is required. The City Council must approve all permits before projects begin.

Sump pumps - all sump pumps shall have a discharge pipe. Sump pumps must not discharge into the sanitary sewer at any time.

Curfew for children between 13 and 17 years of age is 11p.m. Children ages 12 and under have a curfew of 9:00p.m. Please contact Blue Earth County Sheriff Department if you have any questions regarding curfew.

Snow Removal - snow and Ice must be removed from public sidewalks within 24 hours.

Weeds - no parcel of land shall have noxious weeds greater than a height of 8 inches

Junk Motor Vehicle - it is unlawful to park, store or leave a junk motor vehicle within the city, vehicles must have current license tags and be operational.

We are a mail-in ballot city for elections.  If you are new to the area or have not voted in a recent election, you should register at 

Secretary of the State's website www.sos.state.mn.us or in person at Blue Earth County Elections Office 204 S 5th Street, Mankato, MN

You may also vote in person at the Blue Earth County Historical Courthouse, 204 S 5th Street, Mankato, MN.

If you have questions about voting, please call 507-304-4341.

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