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Belle Plaine, with its population of over 6,000, is conveniently located in southwest Scott County. Offer a wonderful mix of rural and suburban amenities without having to live in a larger city. We are 30 minutes from the metro areas of Minneapolis-St. Paul and Mankato. Wide, tree-lined streets and abundant, inviting park lands are two of the legacies left to Belle Plaine by its founder, Minnesota Territorial Judge Andrew G. Chatfield. Belle Plaine serves as the southwest gateway to the seven-county metropolitan area where nature, agriculture and industry unite. Belle Plaine has preserved the essence of its past while moving progressively forward with an excellent school system, numerous recreational opportunities, strong community leadership and a growing economic base.