Big Falls, Minnesota
City · Population 171 · #677 in Minnesota
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About Big Falls
Big Falls is a tiny community in northern Minnesota with an estimated population of 171.
Officially, Big Falls is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.04 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 28 residents per square mile.
📰 Big Falls News Today
- Kendall Street Star Tribune · Aug 13
- DONALD ROCKSTAD Obituary (1943 - 2026) - Big Falls, MN - Rainy Lake Gazette Legacy obituary · Aug 3
- Graduation Littlefork-Big Falls High School - 05/22/2026 | Live & On Demand NFHS Network · May 22
- Hwy 6 bridge over Big Fork River will be single lane through March KAXE · Dec 12
- Big Falls, MN Weather Radar WeatherBug · Sep 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Big Falls Unique
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Positioned in northern 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: 2+ neighboring communities within 25 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)171
Rank in state#677 of 855
Land area6.04 sq mi
Density28/sq mi
Coordinates48.1796, -93.8092