Elrosa, Minnesota

About Elrosa

Elrosa, MN is a tiny community located in central Minnesota with an estimated population of 219.

Elrosa holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,369 residents per square mile.

📰 Elrosa News Today

• John Speldrich Obituary (1933 - 2026) - Elrosa, MN - Sauk Centre Herald Legacy | Obituary · Oct 7
• Dolores "Doris" Arens Obituary Sep 30, 2026 - Patton-Schad Funeral Home Patton-Schad Funeral Home · Sep 30
• Elrosa, MN Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Aug 29
• Weather Forecast and Conditions for Elrosa, 56325, Minnesota - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jul 14
• UPDATE: Melrose Man Dies Following Motorcycle Crash Near Elrosa Willmar Radio · Aug 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

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What Makes Elrosa Unique

• The only place in America named Elrosa — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.16 sq mi.
• 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.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Elrosa

• Padaua Pub

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

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elrosa

• Oxcart Crossing Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Padua Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Vision Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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