Chippewa County
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Chippewa County real estate has everything from quiet, relaxing, lakeside living to city dwellings and everything in-between. Cities including Montevideo, Granite Falls, Clara City, Milan, and Watson contribute to the thriving economy, providing ample employment opportunities and plenty of room to grow.
With beautiful lakes, parks, trails and more, in addition to all of the conveniences of having a larger city nearby, residents here truly enjoy the best of both worlds. Check out our listings of homes for sale in Chippewa County today to find your next place.
Chippewa County boasts beautiful parks, lakes, and other natural resources for residents to enjoy. From gorgeous Lac Qui Parle State Park to Upper Sioux Agency State Park to Lagoon Park, there is no shortage of fantastic places to swim, camp, hike, bike, fish, and more.
The shopping scene in Chippewa County offers residents everything from big box retailers like Sears and Wal-Mart, to fun, unique shops like Cartwright Antiques and Heather Floral and Greenhouse. Whether you’re in need of auto parts, tools, toys, or clothing, you’ll find what you’re looking for in the larger commercial centers including Montevideo, Granite Falls, and Clara City.
From delicious walleye dinners to great burgers, pizza, and more, Chippewa County has a restaurant serving up something for everyone. For walleye served your way, stop by Bootlegger’s Supper Club in Granite Falls. Looking for some amazing pizza? Head to Jake’s Pizza in Montevideo, which cranks out pizza pies like the Whirling Dervish and the Cordon Bleu!
Chippewa County promotes sustainability wherever it can. From utilizing sustainable energy practices with County facilities to making recycling and hazardous waste disposal easy for residents, Chippewa is focused on doing the right thing for the planet, as well as for residents.
The two public school districts serving the residents of Chippewa County include:
Prairie Five Riders provides public transportation services to the residents of Chippewa, and the surrounding counties. Residents of Granite Falls can utilize the services of the Granite Falls Heartland Express within the city.
The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is a seven-member board responsible for the operations and budgetary oversight of the county as a whole. Each of the seven members is elected by their respective district, and serves on a variety of boards to help cover all of the county’s needs.
Chippewa County was established on February 20th, 1862, and organized four years later, from a portion of Renville County. Upon creation, Montevideo was appointed as the county seat, as it is today. In 1870, the northern most portion of the county was annexed to form Swift County, and at that time the present-day boundaries were officially set. Chippewa County is, and has always been, a primarily agricultural area. Today, many of the cities boast other industries including retail and manufacturing, and as a whole the county is home to just over 12,000 residents.
Chippewa County boasts beautiful parks, lakes, and other natural resources for residents to enjoy. From gorgeous Lac Qui Parle State Park to Upper Sioux Agency State Park to Lagoon Park, there is no shortage of fantastic places to swim, camp, hike, bike, fish, and more.
The shopping scene in Chippewa County offers residents everything from big box retailers like Sears and Wal-Mart, to fun, unique shops like Cartwright Antiques and Heather Floral and Greenhouse. Whether you’re in need of auto parts, tools, toys, or clothing, you’ll find what you’re looking for in the larger commercial centers including Montevideo, Granite Falls, and Clara City.
From delicious walleye dinners to great burgers, pizza, and more, Chippewa County has a restaurant serving up something for everyone. For walleye served your way, stop by Bootlegger’s Supper Club in Granite Falls. Looking for some amazing pizza? Head to Jake’s Pizza in Montevideo, which cranks out pizza pies like the Whirling Dervish and the Cordon Bleu!
Chippewa County promotes sustainability wherever it can. From utilizing sustainable energy practices with County facilities to making recycling and hazardous waste disposal easy for residents, Chippewa is focused on doing the right thing for the planet, as well as for residents.
The two public school districts serving the residents of Chippewa County include:
Prairie Five Riders provides public transportation services to the residents of Chippewa, and the surrounding counties. Residents of Granite Falls can utilize the services of the Granite Falls Heartland Express within the city.
The Chippewa County Board of Commissioners is a seven-member board responsible for the operations and budgetary oversight of the county as a whole. Each of the seven members is elected by their respective district, and serves on a variety of boards to help cover all of the county’s needs.
Chippewa County was established on February 20th, 1862, and organized four years later, from a portion of Renville County. Upon creation, Montevideo was appointed as the county seat, as it is today. In 1870, the northern most portion of the county was annexed to form Swift County, and at that time the present-day boundaries were officially set. Chippewa County is, and has always been, a primarily agricultural area. Today, many of the cities boast other industries including retail and manufacturing, and as a whole the county is home to just over 12,000 residents.
