Appleton, Minnesota
City · Population 1,352 · #313 in Minnesota
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About Appleton
Set in the western part of Minnesota, Appleton is a small town with an estimated population of 1,352.
Officially, Appleton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.89 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 715 residents per square mile.
📰 Appleton News Today
- Sen. Westrom and Rep. Anderson to host roundtable in western MN Voice of Alexandria · Aug 18
- Homeland Security buys former prison in west-central Minnesota for $500 million MPR News · Aug 5
- ICE detention facility to open in Appleton, Minnesota - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul · Aug 4
- Proposed contract calls for reopening western Minnesota prison as immigration detention facility Sahan Journal · Jun 5
- Prairie Correctional Facility sold to federal government as future ICE detention center kare11.com · Aug 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Appleton Unique
- Positioned in western Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Appleton
- Appleton Area Recreational Park reviews ★
- Lac Qui Parle Wildlife Management Area Main Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Shible Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Appleton
- Appleton-Milan Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Appleton Area Health · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,352
Rank in state#313 of 855
Land area1.89 sq mi
Density715/sq mi
Coordinates45.1995, -96.0222