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Eyota is in SE Minnesota, located 10 miles east of Rochester.Eyota's population as of 2010 Census is 1977 residents. Access city from MN State Hwy 14 or Interstate 90 & Highway 42.
The name "Eyota" was an American Indian word that meant "Superior". One theory is that early settlers hoped to express that the land in the area was high quality and would attract additional settlers. Another theory is that the word actually refers to its elevation being higher than the surrounding area.
There are seven parks in town, a skate park, a disc golf course, a cafe, a furniture repair shop, piano sales and service shop, three hairdressers, a post office, a commercial 24/7 workout gym, a mechanic shop, a veterinarian, a pet groomer, a florist, an American Legion post, a grain elevator, a convenience store,and a grocery store.
