Badger, Minnesota
City · Population 417 · #528 in Minnesota
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About Badger
Set in the northwestern part of Minnesota, Badger is a tiny community counting 417 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Badger is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.34 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 311 residents per square mile.
📰 Badger News Today
- Obituary for Kathleen Claire (Murray) Dostal helgesonfuneralhome.com · Apr 22
- Maynard Duane Jenson Obituary Jun 29, 2026 johnsonfuneralservice.com · Jun 29
- Kickoff times and TV info released for select Badger games uwbadgers.com · May 27
- Paul Donahue Obituary (2026) - Badger, MN - McCausland Garrity Marchesani Funeral Home & Crematory Legacy obituary · Jun 26
- Ex-La Crosse cop arrested in Minnesota for DUI now working for Sparta PD The Badger Project · May 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Badger Unique
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Positioned in northwestern 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 17 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Badger
- Twin's Corner Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Badger
- Grimstad Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Moose Marsh Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Nereson Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Ondatra Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Badger
- BADGER ELEMENTARY
- BADGER SECONDARY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)417
Rank in state#528 of 855
Land area1.34 sq mi
Density311/sq mi
Coordinates48.7768, -96.0213