Whalan, Minnesota

About Whalan

Whalan is a tiny community in southeastern Minnesota counting 69 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Whalan is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.43 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 160 residents per square mile.

📰 Whalan News Today

• Ardell Johnson Obituary (1938 - 2026) - Lanesboro, MN - KIMT Legacy | Obituary · Oct 6
• Thore "Everett" Johnson Obituary Sep 12, 2026 Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service · Sep 12
• Torrential rain causes flooding, mudslides in southern Minnesota MPR News · Sep 19
• Heavy rain impacts Southeast Minnesota overnight Post Bulletin · Sep 19
• MN Pie Lovers, Your Favorite Spot For A Slice Just Set Its Opening Date For 2026 Y105FM · May 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

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What Makes Whalan Unique

• The only place in America named Whalan — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• With 69 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
• Positioned in southeastern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Whalan

• Aroma Pie Shoppe — pie

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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