Minnesota, state of the United States of America. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 5,657,342 inhabitants. The state was created 166 years ago in 1858. Its capital city is Saint Paul.
Turtle River, Township in Beltrami County, Minnesota
Shafer, Township in Chisago County, Minnesota
Edgerton, City in Minnesota, United States
Known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," Minnesota is filled with scenic natural beauty, but also home to a diverse collection of welcoming towns and bustling urban hubs. With a population of over 5.6 million, Minnesota offers both outdoor adventure and Midwest cosmopolitan flair across its nearly 87,000 square miles. Some can't-miss cities and towns in Minnesota include:
Minneapolis - The Twin Cities anchor, Minneapolis is Minnesota's largest and most vibrant city. It boasts world-class arts and culture, professional sports teams, dining varietals, and outdoor attractions like the Chain of Lakes and Minnehaha Falls.
St. Paul - Minneapolis' twin city across the Mississippi River, St. Paul has a rich history showcased at landmarks like the Cathedral of St. Paul and Victorian homes on Summit Avenue. It's known as Minnesota's cultural capital.
Rochester - Home of the famous Mayo Clinic, Rochester is a medicine and bioscience hub with a highly-educated workforce. When not getting treated, visitors can enjoy the town's museums, parks, and breweries.
Duluth - Situated on the shores of Lake Superior and filled with old warehouse buildings, Duluth has a charming harbor town vibe. It serves as a major Great Lakes port and offers access to sailing, fishing, and the scenic North Shore.
Stillwater - This historic river town on the St. Croix oozes small town charm with its brick buildings, riverboat cruises, and quaint shops and cafes. Visitors can also embrace the outdoors along the Gateway State Trail.
Grand Marais - On the North Shore of Lake Superior, Grand Marais is remote and isolated but filled with breathtaking beauty. It's known for Boundary Waters canoeing, hiking, and its thriving local arts scene.
From the cosmopolitan Twin Cities to the rugged North Shore, Minnesota's welcoming and lively towns showcase everything the state has to offer visitors.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Minnesota.
| City Name | Title | County | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle River | Township in Beltrami County, Minnesota | Beltrami | 1,137 |
| Shafer | Township in Chisago County, Minnesota | Chisago | 1,130 |
| Edgerton | City in Minnesota, United States | Pipestone | 1,129 |
| Dellwood | Human settlement in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America | Washington | 1,120 |
| Fairfax | City in Minnesota, United States | Renville | 1,119 |
| Cormorant | Township in Becker County, Minnesota | Becker | 1,113 |
| Atwater | Human settlement in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States of America | Kandiyohi | 1,113 |
| La Crescent | City in the state of Minnesota, United States | Houston | 1,108 |
| Stanton | Unincorporated community in Goodhue County, Minnesota | Goodhue | 1,108 |
| Rapidan | Township in Blue Earth County, Minnesota | Blue Earth | 1,106 |
| Barnum | Township in Carlton County, Minnesota | Carlton | 1,088 |
| Cannon Falls | City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States | Goodhue | 1,087 |
| Farming | Human settlement in United States of America | Stearns | 1,083 |
| Carlton | City in Minnesota, United States | Carlton | 1,081 |
| Sherburn | City in Martin County, Minnesota, United States of America | Martin | 1,078 |
| Hollywood | Unincorporated community in Carver County, Minnesota, United States | Carver | 1,075 |
| Glenwood | City in Minnesota, USA | Pope | 1,074 |
| Lake Saint Croix Beach | City in Minnesota, United States | Washington | 1,071 |
| Grass Lake | Unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States | Kanabec | 1,070 |
| East Gull Lake | City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States | Cass | 1,059 |
| Tyler | City in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States | Lincoln | 1,058 |
| Albany | City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States | Stearns | 1,052 |
| Nevis | Township in Hubbard County, Minnesota | Hubbard | 1,046 |
| Taylors Falls | City in Minnesota, United States | Chisago | 1,035 |
| Truman | American politician (1884–1972), 33rd President of the United States (in office from 1945 to 1953) | Martin | 1,028 |
| Elmdale | Township in Morrison County, Minnesota | Morrison | 1,021 |
| Clinton | City in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States | Big Stone | 1,020 |
| Baudette | County seat of Lake of the Woods county, Minnesota, USA | Lake of the Woods | 1,018 |
| Keewatin | City in Minnesota, United States | Itasca | 1,010 |
| Walcott | Township in Rice County, Minnesota | Rice | 1,007 |
| Stockholm | Human settlement in United States of America | Wright | 998 |
| Bay Lake | Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota | Crow Wing | 985 |
| High Forest | Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota | Olmsted | 979 |
| Lansing | Census-designated place in Mower County, Minnesota, United States | Mower | 971 |
| Buhl | City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States | Saint Louis | 969 |
| Watkins | City in Meeker County, Minnesota, United States | Meeker | 958 |
| Osage | Census-designated place in Becker County, Minnesota, United States | Becker | 955 |
| Nashwauk | Township in Itasca County, Minnesota | Itasca | 951 |
| Winsted | Township in McLeod County, Minnesota | McLeod | 945 |
| Scanlon | City in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States of America | Carlton | 945 |
| Bergen | City in United States of America | Jackson | 940 |
| Belle Plaine | City in Iowa, United States | Scott | 940 |
| Greenwood | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US | Hennepin | 937 |
| Fort Ripley | Township in Crow Wing County, Minnesota | Crow Wing | 934 |
| Battle Lake | City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States | Otter Tail | 929 |
| Wasioja | Township in Dodge County, Minnesota | Dodge | 929 |
| Walker | City in Minnesota | Cass | 928 |
| Nininger | Township in Dakota County, Minnesota | Dakota | 922 |
| Hampton | City in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States | Dakota | 920 |
| Staples | City in Todd County and Wadena County, Minnesota | Todd | 919 |
| Blackhoof | Township in Carlton County, Minnesota | Carlton | 916 |
| Perham | City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America | Otter Tail | 897 |
| New Hartford | Township in Winona County, Minnesota | Winona | 890 |
| Dahlgren | Township in Carver County, Minnesota | Carver | 890 |
| Vasa | Human settlement in United States of America | Goodhue | 886 |
| Blackberry | Unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota | Itasca | 884 |
| White Earth | Township in Becker County, Minnesota | Becker | 883 |
| Aitkin | City in and county seat of Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States | Aitkin | 877 |
| Wadena | City in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States of America | Wadena | 875 |
| Northfield | City in Minnesota | Rice | 874 |
| Mission | City in Mission Township, Minnesota, United States of America | Crow Wing | 867 |
| Cherry | Unincorporated community in St. | Saint Louis | 867 |
| Saint Stephen | City in Minnesota, United States | Stearns | 867 |
| Birchdale | Human settlement in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States of America | Koochiching | 864 |
| Hay Creek | Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota | Goodhue | 863 |
| Long Prairie | City in Todd County, Minnesota, United States of America | Todd | 853 |
| Miltona | Township in Douglas County, Minnesota | Douglas | 849 |
| Austin | City in Minnesota, U. | Mower | 847 |
| Litchfield | City in Minnesota, United States | Meeker | 842 |
| Emily | City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States | Crow Wing | 841 |
| Holmes City | Township in Douglas County, Minnesota | Douglas | 839 |
| Rushford Village | City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States of America | Fillmore | 838 |
| Lilydale | City in Minnesota, United States | Dakota | 838 |
| Twin Lakes | Human settlement in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America | Freeborn | 837 |
| Medford | Township in Steele County, Minnesota | Steele | 833 |
| Little Sauk | Township in Todd County, Minnesota | Todd | 833 |
| Blackduck | City in Minnesota, United States | Beltrami | 833 |
| Melrose | City in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States | Stearns | 825 |
| Benton | City in Carver County, Minnesota, United States | Carver | 824 |
| Garrison | City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, USA | Crow Wing | 823 |
| Elizabeth | City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States | Otter Tail | 821 |
| Saint Clair | City in Minnesota, United States | Blue Earth | 821 |
| Hinckley | Township in Pine County, Minnesota | Pine | 812 |
| Bancroft | Township in Freeborn County, Minnesota | Freeborn | 811 |
| Biwabik | City in Saint Louis County, Minnesota | Saint Louis | 810 |
| Fertile | City in Polk County, Minnesota, United States | Polk | 806 |
| Sandstone | City in Minnesota, United States | Pine | 806 |
| Pleasant Grove | Township in Olmsted County, Minnesota | Olmsted | 802 |
| Kimball | Human settlement in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States of America | Stearns | 802 |
| Walnut Grove | City in Minnesota, United States | Redwood | 798 |
| Glendorado | Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA | Benton | 791 |
| Isle | Human settlement in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States of America | Mille Lacs | 790 |
| Fergus Falls | City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States | Otter Tail | 788 |
| Belgrade | City in Stearns County, Minnesota, USA | Saint Louis | 787 |
| Dalbo | Township in Isanti County, Minnesota | Isanti | 784 |
| Bovey | Human settlement in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America | Itasca | 784 |
| Clarkfield | Human settlement in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States of America | Yellow Medicine | 775 |
| Stockton | City in Minnesota | Winona | 773 |
| Canton | City in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States | Fillmore | 765 |
| Hilltop | City in Minnesota, United States | Anoka | 764 |
