12 Small Towns In Minnesota Where Everyone Knows Your Name

Minnesota is full of beautiful small towns. In fact, we have over 700 of them. And one thing we know about small towns is everybody knows everybody. These are some of the smallest towns in Minnesota and it won't take long before everyone will know your name.

1. Warba

Welcome to Warba, an adorable small town in rural Minnesota. 181 people reside in Warba, and it is surrounded by numerous lakes and great places for fishing and hunting. We'll see you at the Warba Store!

2. Funkley

Minnesota's smallest city is Funkley in scenic Northern Minnesota. They have an awesome bar and a census-reported population of just five. Yep. Five people.

3. Johnson

Johnson is a small town in Minnesota with just 28 residents in its picturesque .3 square miles. They might even remember your name if you visit!

4. Hazel Run

This 61-person town in Yellow Medicine County is absolutely gorgeous. It spans .75 square miles, which means you get to know your neighbors really well in this rural Minnesota town.

5. Whalan

Whalan is home to 62 people and hosts the annual Standstill Parade, where the spectators move and the parade doesn't!

6. Gully

This Polk County town in rural Minnesota is where you can find the stunning Hangaard State Wildlife Management Area and plenty of northwestern Minnesota scenery. The entire town is .26 square miles!

7. Marietta

This western Minnesota town is home to Minnesota's own Salt Lake, one of the most unique lakes in Minnesota. At the 2010 census, the population was just 162 friendly residents, all waiting to welcome you to their .38 square miles of prairie paradise.

8. Bellechester

Bellechester is a beautiful town in Minnesota, that's just south of the Twin Cities with a small population of 175. The town is just .31 square miles, but that doesn't mean it's not worth a visit.

9. McGrath

McGrath is a tiny town in rural Minnesota with an interesting history. This 78-person town in Aitken County is surrounded by amazing forest. It was originally the site of logging camps, but landowner James E. McGrath donated 40 acres for a town site.

10. Louisburg

A charming little town in Lac Qui Parle County, Louisburg is home to 46 people, and it's probably fair to assume they all know each other on a first-name basis.

11. Vining

One of the most unique towns in Minnesota, this stunning town is full of fun sculptures from artist Ken Nyberg. It's also the home of astronaut Karen Nyberg and 1.3-square miles of prairie to admire.

12. Dovray

56 people live in this tiny .25-square-mile southwestern Minnesota town. It's surrounded by beautiful prairie, and perfect for cruising through, but be sure not to blink because you just might miss it.

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