Dakota, Minnesota
City · Population 290 · #595 in Minnesota
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About Dakota
Dakota, MN is a tiny community located in southeastern Minnesota with an estimated population of 290.
Dakota holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 527 residents per square mile.
📰 Dakota News Today
- New MPR Minnesota State Fair tote bag showcases state through an Indigenous lens MPR News · Aug 18
- St. Paul man charged after he shot at Eagan police hometownsource.com · Aug 18
- Minnesota Defeats North Dakota, 4-0 - University of Minnesota Athletics University of Minnesota Athletics · Aug 13
- Dakota County Sheriff's Office seeks information about man found dead in Mississippi River cbsnews.com · Aug 17
- NOTES: North Dakota Soccer Set to Face Minnesota and Green Bay in Opening Regular Season Action University of North Dakota Athletics · Aug 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dakota Unique
- Positioned in southeastern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Dakota
- Hearty Platter Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dakota
- Great River Bluffs state Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)290
Rank in state#595 of 855
Land area0.55 sq mi
Density527/sq mi
Coordinates43.9115, -91.3614