Dunnell, Minnesota
City · Population 127 · #725 in Minnesota
About Dunnell
Dunnell is a tiny community in southern Minnesota with an estimated population of 127.
Dunnell holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.15 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 847 residents per square mile.
📰 Dunnell News Today
- Fred L. Krueger Obituary (2026) - Dunnell, MN - Kramer Family Funeral Home - Sherburn Chapel Legacy obituary · Jun 1
- Elverna A. Knuth Obituary (2026) - Dunnell, MN - Kramer Family Funeral Home - Sherburn Chapel Legacy obituary · Apr 13
- Kathy Lee Obituary Sep 17, 2025 mvfh.org · Sep 17
- Sherry Janssen, 81 Jackson County Pilot · Jun 7
- Dunnell, Minnesota Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dunnell Unique
- The only place in America named Dunnell — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.15 sq mi.
- Positioned in southern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dunnell
- Eagle Lake Waterfowl Production Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Eagle Lake Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Grass Lake State Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)127
Rank in state#725 of 855
Land area0.15 sq mi
Density847/sq mi
Coordinates43.5605, -94.7752