Lester Prairie, Minnesota
City · Population 1,895 · #275 in Minnesota
About Lester Prairie
Lester Prairie, MN is a small town located in central Minnesota counting 1,895 people who proudly call it home.
Lester Prairie holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,895 residents per square mile.
📰 Lester Prairie News Today
- Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity vs Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Football - Oct 9, 2026 Sports Illustrated · Aug 16
- Lester Prairie Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Lester Prairie Volleyball Schedule MaxPreps · Jul 8
- Lester Prairie woman accused of animal cruelty after 10 cats found dead in home fox9.com · Dec 9
- Notice of proposed merger – PrinsBank of Prinsburg, First Community Bank of Lester Prairie Herald Journal Publishing · Dec 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lester Prairie Unique
- The only place in America named Lester Prairie — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lester Prairie
- Longhorns Burger House
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lester Prairie
- Central Square Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lester Prairie
- LESTER PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY
- LESTER PRAIRIE SECONDARY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,895
Rank in state#275 of 855
Land area1 sq mi
Density1,895/sq mi
Coordinates44.8833, -94.0370