Dassel, Minnesota
City · Population 1,520 · #297 in Minnesota
About Dassel
Dassel, MN is a small town located in central Minnesota with an estimated population of 1,520.
Dassel holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.68 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 905 residents per square mile.
📰 Dassel News Today
- John Lawrence Ogle Obituary | 1953 - 2026 Star Tribune · Aug 18
- Dassel Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jul 1
- David Johnson Obituary (1946 - 2026) - Dassel, MN, MN - The Hutchinson Station Legacy obituary · Mar 20
- Road Rage Incident On Highway 12 Leads To Arrest In Dassel WJON · Jun 29
- Charges: Driver deliberately damaged vehicle in Dassel road rage incident Bring Me The News · Jun 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dassel Unique
- The only place in America named Dassel — 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Dassel
- Jimmy's Pizza — pizza
- Vinnys cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Dassel History Center and Ergot Museum · Museum
- Depot Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dassel
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Dassel
- DASSEL ELEMENTARY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,520
Rank in state#297 of 855
Land area1.68 sq mi
Density905/sq mi
Coordinates45.0849, -94.3170