Winnebago Minnesota Map

About Winnebago, Minnesota

Winnebago is a locality in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,280. The population density is 206.1 people per km². Winnebago is located at 43.7677°N, 94.1658°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56098.

Winnebago lies in a land sculpted by the patient hand of glaciers. It lies 28.6 miles south-south-west of Mankato, MN (from Mankato, MN: bearing 197°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-north-west of Blue Earth. Rolling prairies, a rich, dark soil promising sustenance, stretch towards horizons that seem to hold the very breath of the wind. Here, the land rises and falls in gentle swells, not dramatic peaks, but a subtle topography that hints at the ancient forces that shaped it. In the hushed mornings, before the sun fully asserts its dominion, a pearly mist often clings to the low-lying fields, softening the sharp edges of barns and silos into ethereal silhouettes. The air itself carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of damp earth and the nascent green of newly turned fields, a perfume that speaks of a quiet, enduring agriculture. The story of Winnebago is intrinsically tied to the fertile earth and the unwavering spirit of those who sought to cultivate it. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of abundant harvests, established a community that grew from the sturdy roots of farming and agribusiness. The local economy continues to echo this heritage, with agricultural enterprises forming the backbone of its prosperity, though a quiet industriousness also hums in its workshops and processing plants. While grand monuments are absent, the enduring character of Winnebago is found in the steadfastness of its people and the quiet pride in their connection to the land, a connection that feels as deep and as old as the soil itself.

About This Winnebago Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Winnebago, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.767733, -94.165795. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Winnebago and Faribault County.

Detailed location data for Winnebago includes the ZIP code (56098), telephone area code (320), county seat of Faribault County (Blue Earth), and school district assignment (Blue Earth Area Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Winnebago is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.