Fort Ripley, Minnesota

About Fort Ripley

Set in the central part of Minnesota, Fort Ripley is a tiny community, home to 82 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Fort Ripley is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.29 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 64 residents per square mile.

📰 Fort Ripley News Today

• Manny Flicek Obituary Mar 17, 2011 - Nelson-Doran Funeral Home Nelson-Doran Funeral Home · Sep 11
• Minnesota National Guard member accused of sexually assaulting cohort at Fort Ripley CBS News · Aug 18
• Crews battle wildfire at Camp Ripley kare11.com · Mar 30
• 2 injured in Highway 371 crash in Fort Ripley Brainerd Dispatch · Sep 3
• Dakotah John Wieczorek Obituary Aug 25, 2026 Emblom Brenny Funeral Service · Aug 25

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What Makes Fort Ripley Unique

• The only place in America named Fort Ripley — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• With 82 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
• Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Fort Ripley

• Camp Ripley Dining Facility

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🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Camp Ripley Environmental Education Center · Museum
• Minnesota Military Museum · Museum

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Fort Ripley

• Fort Ripley City Park reviews ★
• Little Nokasippi River Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

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