Blooming Prairie is a city in Dodge and Steele counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

[8] 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.

[9] During the Prohibition Act, several tunnels were dug under the businesses on Main Street for the purpose of making and peddling moonshine, according to many of the residents of Blooming Prairie.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.41 square miles (3.65 km2), all land.

There were 864 housing units at an average density of 612.8 per square mile (236.6/km2).

28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.