Stearns County
Welcome to Stearns County! Find Your Place Here.
Stearns County real estate encompasses a large portion of St. Cloud, Collegeville, Paynesville, and Sauk Centre. The area has everything from big city shopping and entertainment to tight-knit community gatherings and college town charm.
Stearns County has so much to offer for the whole family. From parks and campgrounds, to fishing and hunting, to historical buildings and theaters, you’ll find something for everyone to enjoy.
Home to at least 294 lakes and 189 rivers, there are plenty of lake resorts for visitors and locals alike to enjoy as well as swimming, sailing, boating, water skiing, and more. And the fun doesn’t stop when the snow flies. During the winter there are plenty of options — enjoy ice fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing.
Interested in history? Stearns County is the childhood home of world-famous novelist Sinclair Lewis, who set his novel Main Street in Sauk Centre! Every year, residents celebrate “Sinclair Lewis Days” with parades, a pageant, fireworks, and a street dance. You can even visit his home for a real piece of literary history.
Looking for entertainment? Visit the historic Paramount theater! Originally built in 1921, the theater has entertained audiences for decades with concerts, operas, Broadway shows, plays, movies and political rallies. It underwent a renovation in the 1990s and has continued to entertain citizens ever since!
Filled with beautiful natural resources as well as modern amenities, there is truly something for everyone here. Find the perfect place for your family by looking through our listings of homes for sale in Stearns County today.
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Stearns County provides recreational activities and facilities for residents of all ages. From horse trails to scuba diving, there’s quite the variety of things to see and do. Regional parks like Quarry Park and Nature Preserve and Mississippi County Park provide the perfect location for picnics, cross country skiing, fishing, camping, disc golf and more. No matter what recreational activities you enjoy, and regardless of the season, there’s a park in Stearns County that has the amenities you need.
Shopping in Stearns County has everything from high-end shopping to thrift store and more. Major retail centers can be found in Sauk Centre, St. Cloud, while smaller service shops, boutiques, and other stores can be found all over the county. Crossroads Center in St. Cloud is the largest mall in greater Minnesota, and is filled with countless stores like Macy’s, Francesca’s, Express, Journeys, Target. Whether you’re shopping for yourself, your home, a family member or friend, you’ll find what you need nearby in Stearns County.
Stearns County is filled with all types of restaurants, from quick stops to sit down dining. Some local favorites include White Horse in St. Cloud, serving delicious burgers, sandwiches, and wraps; Anton’s Restaurant in Waite Park, preparing mouthwatering ribs, steak, and seafood; as well as Charlie’s Café in Freeport with amazing breakfast options served all day!
Environmental responsibility and sustainability are top priorities of Stearns County. With extensive environmental services and resources available to the public including recycling and hazardous waste disposal sites residents and officials alike are working to reduce waste and conserve energy. The County also takes extensive measures to protect native fauna and defend against aquatic invasive species.
Albany Public Schools #745
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Public Schools #2364
Benton-Stearns Education District
Holdingford Public Schools #738
Kimball Area Public Schools #739
Melrose Public Schools #740
Paynesville Area Schools #741
Rocori Public Schools #750
Sartell-St. Stephen Public Schools #748
Sauk Centre Public Schools #743
St. Cloud Area Schools #742
Higher educational institutions within the county include:
St. Cloud State University
The College of St. Benedict
St. John’s University
Public transportation services are provided by Tri-CAP (Tri-County Action Program). These offerings include schedules bus routes in addition to Dial-a-Ride services throughout Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Morrison counties. St. Cloud is also the terminus for the Northstar Commuter Railway, providing easy public transportation into the Twin Cities.
The Stearns County Board of Commissioner provides policy-making decisions as well as county budgetary oversight. The board is the legislative and administrative authority in the county. The board consists of five members, each elected by their respective county district.
The Stearns County Board of Commissioner provides policy-making decisions as well as county budgetary oversight. The board is the legislative and administrative authority in the county. The board consists of five members, each elected by their respective county district.
Stearns County provides recreational activities and facilities for residents of all ages. From horse trails to scuba diving, there’s quite the variety of things to see and do. Regional parks like Quarry Park and Nature Preserve and Mississippi County Park provide the perfect location for picnics, cross country skiing, fishing, camping, disc golf and more. No matter what recreational activities you enjoy, and regardless of the season, there’s a park in Stearns County that has the amenities you need.
Shopping in Stearns County has everything from high-end shopping to thrift store and more. Major retail centers can be found in Sauk Centre, St. Cloud, while smaller service shops, boutiques, and other stores can be found all over the county. Crossroads Center in St. Cloud is the largest mall in greater Minnesota, and is filled with countless stores like Macy’s, Francesca’s, Express, Journeys, Target. Whether you’re shopping for yourself, your home, a family member or friend, you’ll find what you need nearby in Stearns County.
Stearns County is filled with all types of restaurants, from quick stops to sit down dining. Some local favorites include White Horse in St. Cloud, serving delicious burgers, sandwiches, and wraps; Anton’s Restaurant in Waite Park, preparing mouthwatering ribs, steak, and seafood; as well as Charlie’s Café in Freeport with amazing breakfast options served all day!
Environmental responsibility and sustainability are top priorities of Stearns County. With extensive environmental services and resources available to the public including recycling and hazardous waste disposal sites residents and officials alike are working to reduce waste and conserve energy. The County also takes extensive measures to protect native fauna and defend against aquatic invasive species.
Albany Public Schools #745
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Public Schools #2364
Benton-Stearns Education District
Holdingford Public Schools #738
Kimball Area Public Schools #739
Melrose Public Schools #740
Paynesville Area Schools #741
Rocori Public Schools #750
Sartell-St. Stephen Public Schools #748
Sauk Centre Public Schools #743
St. Cloud Area Schools #742
Higher educational institutions within the county include:
St. Cloud State University
The College of St. Benedict
St. John’s University
Public transportation services are provided by Tri-CAP (Tri-County Action Program). These offerings include schedules bus routes in addition to Dial-a-Ride services throughout Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, and Morrison counties. St. Cloud is also the terminus for the Northstar Commuter Railway, providing easy public transportation into the Twin Cities.
The Stearns County Board of Commissioner provides policy-making decisions as well as county budgetary oversight. The board is the legislative and administrative authority in the county. The board consists of five members, each elected by their respective county district.
The Stearns County Board of Commissioner provides policy-making decisions as well as county budgetary oversight. The board is the legislative and administrative authority in the county. The board consists of five members, each elected by their respective county district.
