Preston, Minnesota
City · Population 1,316 · #320 in Minnesota
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About Preston
Set in the southeastern part of Minnesota, Preston is a small town with an estimated population of 1,316.
Officially, Preston is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 535 residents per square mile.
📰 Preston News Today
- Flooding in Preston KTTC | Rochester, MN · Jul 2
- Preston woman seriously injured in Highway 52 crash Tuesday Post Bulletin · Aug 11
- Preston Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Obituary information for Averlene Inez Marzolf Hindt Funeral Home · Jul 23
- Honoring Memorial Day mn.gov · May 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Preston Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Preston — but the Minnesota one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Preston
- The Branding Iron — steak house
- B&B Bowl Restaurant and Lounge — american
- Lucky Mud — coffee shop (café)
- The Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Preston Depot Museum · Museum
- Preston Veteran's Memorial · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Preston
- Fillmore County Fairgrounds reviews ★
- Goose Flat Park reviews ★
- Pooler Park reviews ★
- Preston City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Preston
- FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,316
Rank in state#320 of 855
Land area2.46 sq mi
Density535/sq mi
Coordinates43.6726, -92.0828