Bowlus, Minnesota
City · Population 271 · #603 in Minnesota
About Bowlus
Bowlus is a tiny community in central Minnesota with an estimated population of 271.
Bowlus holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.28 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 212 residents per square mile.
📰 Bowlus News Today
- Duane Zapzalka Obituary (1940 - 2026) - Bowlus, MN - Morrison County Record Legacy obituary · Aug 2
- 5-21-26 Bike v Car Crash Morrison County, MN (.gov) · May 21
- Bowlus Fun Day set for July 5 hometownsource.com · Jun 26
- Betty Pollock Obituary Jun 10, 2026 brenny.com · Jun 10
- Jordies Famous Trailside Cafe Bids Farewell With A Closing Sale In Bowlus - 98.1 98.1 - Minnesota's New Country · Apr 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bowlus Unique
- The only place in America named Bowlus — 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Bowlus
- Jordie's Trailside Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bowlus
- Bowlus Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)271
Rank in state#603 of 855
Land area1.28 sq mi
Density212/sq mi
Coordinates45.8191, -94.4072