Blue Earth County
Erica Wendlandt, MA, has extensive experience in social work and project coordination. Currently serving as a Social Worker in Child and Adult Protection Assessment at Blue Earth County since February 2015, Erica has demonstrated a commitment to community welfare. Prior to this role, Erica worked as a Project Coordinator at Americana Insurance Group for a brief period and served as a Juvenile Corrections Agent with the South Dakota Department of Corrections from June 2012 to November 2014. Erica holds a Master's degree in Human Resource Management from Concordia University-St. Paul (2016-2018) and a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education, Psychology, and Sociology from Augustana University (SD) (2006-2010), complemented by education at Albert Lea High School (2002-2006).
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Blue Earth County
Nestled in the heart of the Minnesota River Valley in the south-central part of the state, Blue Earth County encompasses 764 square miles of several lakes, rivers, streams, and rich agricultural land. The County has 368-miles of rivers and is beautifully landscaped with wooded bluffs and is known for its many parks, trails, and campgrounds. Blue Earth County is home to 11 cities and 23 townships and serves as a regional hub, particularly in its County seat of Mankato for retail, education, healthcare, manufacturing, tourism, and government services. Agriculture has always been and remains today a principal industry for areas throughout the County. Blue Earth County remains a top hog producer in the state along with producing high yields of corn and soybeans. The County was established in 1853, five years before Minnesota became a state, and continues to thrive with an estimated population in the 2010 census of 64,013. Blue Earth County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, with each member representing a geographical district of the County. To view our job opportunities, visit www.blueearthcountymn.gov/employment