Belle Creek, Minnesota

White Rock is an unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. White Rock is located within Belle Creek Township and Vasa Township. Belle Creek flows through the community. Nearby places include Cannon Falls, Goodhue, Ryan, Hader, Vasa, Welch, and Red Wing. White Rock is located nine miles east-southeast of Cannon Falls. White Rock is located 11 miles northwest of Goodhue; and 15 miles southwest of Red Wing.

Belle Creek Township is a township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 437 at the 2000 census.

Ryan is an unincorporated community in Belle Creek Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The center of Ryan is generally considered near the intersection of 362nd Street and 165th Avenue. County 7 Boulevard and Wheat Trail are also in the immediate area. County 7 runs north–south. Nearby County Road 9 runs east–west. Ryan is located within ZIP code 55027 based in Goodhue. Nearby places include Goodhue, Cannon Falls, White Rock, Hader, Zumbrota, and Red Wing.

Goodhue County ( GUUD-hew) is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 47,582. Its county seat is Red Wing. Nearly all of Prairie Island Indian Community is within the county. Goodhue County comprises the Red Wing, MN Micropolitan Statistical Area and is included in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI Combined Statistical Area.

Vasa Township is a township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 872 at the 2000 census. Part of the township is part of the Vasa Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. Vasa Township was organized in 1858 and named for Gustav I of Sweden (Gustav Vasa). The township has been referred to by multiple names in the past, including Mattson('s) Settlement, Vasa, and Vasa Village.

Hader is an unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located at the junction of U.S. Highway 52, State Highway 57 (MN 57), and Goodhue County Road 8 (County 8 Boulevard). Hader is located within Leon Township and Wanamingo Township. Nearby places include Zumbrota, Wanamingo, Goodhue, Minneola Township, Belle Creek Township, and Cannon Falls. ZIP codes 55992 (Zumbrota), 55983 (Wanamingo), 55009 (Cannon Falls), and 55027 (Goodhue) all meet near Hader.

Wastedo is an unincorporated community in Leon Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located at the junction of U.S. Highway 52, 380th Street (County Road 9), and 90th Avenue. Nearby places include Cannon Falls, Hader, and Zumbrota. Wastedo was settled in 1856. The community had a post office from 1857 until 1903.

Minnesota's 2nd congressional district covers the south Twin Cities metro area and contains all of Scott, Dakota, and Le Sueur counties. It also contains part of northern and eastern Rice County including the city of Northfield, as well as southern Washington County including the city of Cottage Grove. Lakeville and Eagan are the largest cities in the district. Historically, for many decades in the mid 20th century the 2nd congressional district covered the southwest corner of the state, while the 1st congressional district covered most of this part of the state. Three of Minnesota's most important rivers run through the district, the Mississippi River, the Minnesota River, and the St. Croix River. Interstate highways I-35 E and I-35 W merge in the district in addition to the north–south thoroughfares of U.S. Routes 169, 61, and 52 and the east–west Route 212. The suburban areas in the northern part of the district blend into the rural farmland in the south. The district's economy includes agriculture, small businesses, and large corporations. Some of the largest employers in the district are Thomson Reuters, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, 3M, Cambria, and Red Wing Shoes. The district includes Pine Bend Refinery, the largest oil refinery in Minnesota, owned by Koch Industries. The 2nd district is also home to two private liberal arts colleges: St. Olaf and Carleton, both in Northfield. Shakopee is home to Minnesota's largest amusement park, Valleyfair, as well as Canterbury Park. Two of Minnesota's oldest cities, Hastings and Red Wing are in the district. The district hosts heritage festivals and town celebrations, such as Kolacky days in Montgomery, the Pine Island Cheese festival, and Shakopee Derby Days. Minnesota's 2nd congressional district is currently represented by Democrat Angie Craig, who defeated incumbent Republican Jason Lewis in the 2018 election. The district is considered to be highly competitive.

Leon Township is a township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 942 at the 2000 census.

The Cannon Valley Trail is a paved rail trail that follows the Cannon River in southeast Minnesota. The trail follows an abandoned Chicago Great Western Railway corridor for 20 miles (32 km) between Cannon Falls, Minnesota and Red Wing, Minnesota. In the spring, summer, and fall months, the trail is open to hiking, biking, and inline skating. In the winter months, the trail is groomed for cross-country skiing. Points of interest on the trail include the Cannon River, wildlife management areas, a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) mountain-bike trail, Welch Village ski area, and the Red Wing archaeological preserve. The trail is managed by a joint powers board consisting of representatives from Cannon Falls, Red Wing and Goodhue County, Minnesota.

Miesville Ravine Park Reserve is a Dakota County park near the town of Miesville, Minnesota, United States. It preserves over 1,600 acres (6 km2) of biologically diverse land in the Cannon River valley. Most of the park is wooded with mature oak, maple, cottonwood, willow, red cedar, and white pine. A trout stream, Trout Brook, is located in the reserve.

Cannon Falls Township is a township in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,236 at the 2000 census. Cannon Falls Township was organized in 1858, and named for the falls on the Cannon River.