Blooming Prairie is a city in Dodge and Steele counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 1,996 at the 2010 census. Most of the city is located within Steele County; only a small part of the city extends into Dodge County. Blooming Prairie was platted in 1868, taking the name of the surrounding Blooming Prairie Township, which was organized one year earlier. The city was incorporated by 1874. Blooming Prairie's historic downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Before the Prohibition Act came into effect, Blooming Prairie's presence near the intersection of Mower, Freeborn, Dodge, and Steele county made it a lucrative hub for the sale of alcohol.
Today, the 4th of July is still the communities biggest celebration of the year with a lot of activities for families. Blooming Prairie bosts a country club with a 9 hole golf course, swimming pool, ice rink and campground.