Nowthen, Minnesota
City · Population 4,565 · #166 in Minnesota
About Nowthen
Nowthen is a small town in central Minnesota counting 4,565 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Nowthen is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 33.66 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 136 residents per square mile.
📰 Nowthen News Today
- Nowthen Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Shelter-in-place order lifted in Nowthen; man who threatened deputies in custody, sheriff's office says CBS News · Dec 20
- Obituary for David "Dave" A. Beckman Dare's Funeral & Cremation Services · Feb 12
- Nowthen to Hold Public Hearings on Land Use Variances and Interim Ordinance Extensions MinneapoliMedia · Mar 7
- Nowthen City Council votes 3-2 to keep flying Minnesota state flag hometownsource.com · Feb 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Nowthen Unique
- The only place in America named Nowthen — 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
- 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 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Nowthen
- Northwoods Bar and Grill — american
- Harris Smith Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Nowthen
- Bearman 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)4,565
Rank in state#166 of 855
Land area33.66 sq mi
Density136/sq mi
Coordinates45.3431, -93.4496