Franklin, Minnesota

About Franklin

Franklin, MN is a tiny community located in southern Minnesota with an estimated population of 516.

Officially, Franklin is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 516 residents per square mile.

📰 Franklin News Today

• Douglas Franklin Obituary | 1948 - 2026 obituaries.startribune.com · Feb 4
• Franklin "Frank" Howard Vorlicek Obituary Jan 31, 2026 Worlein Funeral Home · Jan 31
• Franklin, Minnesota, farmers honored by Renville County SWCD for conservation efforts West Central Tribune · Feb 2
• Franklin Avenue Construction Minneapolis Detour Guide - Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder · Jul 8
• 1 dead, 2 hurt in shooting at busy south Minneapolis intersection CBS News · Mar 27

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Franklin Unique

• One of 30 places in the US named Franklin — but the Minnesota one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southern 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 9 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Franklin

• Anderson Lake reviews ★
• Cedar Mountain Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Franklin

• CEDAR MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Franklin

🏘️ Nearby Communities