Clear Lake, Minnesota

About Clear Lake

Clear Lake is a tiny community in central Minnesota counting 679 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Clear Lake is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.04 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 653 residents per square mile.

📰 Clear Lake News Today

• CAROL FERRIER Obituary (2026) - Clear Lake, MN - Hamilton Funeral Homes-Rock Chapel in Braham Legacy | Obituary · Aug 7
• Two motorcyclists injured in HIghway 23 crash in Clear Lake St. Cloud Times · Jul 13
• Obituary: Jodi Ann Schwarzkopf, 65 Clear Lake, MN March 3rd, 1960 – June 13th, 2025 Patriot News MN · Mar 24
• Highway 24 Crash Sends Clear Lake Couple And Child To St. Cloud Hospital WJON · Jul 12
• UPDATE: Clear Lake Police arrest suspect following stolen vehicle pursuit KTTC · Aug 21

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

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What Makes Clear Lake Unique

• One of 8 places in the US named Clear Lake — but the Minnesota one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Clear Lake

• Brickyard Bar & Grill — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏫 Schools in Clear Lake

• CLEARVIEW ELEMENTARY

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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