Tonka Bay, Minnesota

About Tonka Bay

Set in the central part of Minnesota, Tonka Bay is a small town, home to 1,540 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Tonka Bay holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.94 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,638 residents per square mile.

📰 Tonka Bay News Today

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• Records show Mike Lindell owes $48,000 in property taxes; he says he paid up Minnesota Reformer · Jul 6

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What Makes Tonka Bay Unique

• The only place in America named Tonka Bay — 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

• 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 2 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Tonka Bay

• Pleasant View reviews ★
• Wekota Beach Park reviews ★
• Old Orchard Park reviews ★

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