Freeborn County Communities

Manchester, originally platted in 1882, received its name from an Illinois settler named Mathias Anderson.

Located on Minnesota Highway #13, Manchester is home to the following Chamber member businesses:

Jensales (tractor manuals and toy tractors), Jen’s Print (commercial printing), and Jordahl Meats.
 

“Where to Call…Who to Call”
 

City of Manchester

Mayor: Blake Shell

City Clerk: Angie Hannegrefs – 507.826.3395

Date of City Council Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month, at the fire department\city hall

Water: City of Manchester - 507.826.3395

Electric: Excel Energy - 1.800.895.4999

Natural Gas: LP

Satellite TV: DirecTV - 1.888.777.2454

Dish Network - 1.888.825.2557

Telephone: Manchester/Hartland Phone Company - 507.826.3212

School District: Albert Lea Area Schools District #241 - 507.379.4800