Freeborn, Minnesota

About Freeborn

Set in the southern part of Minnesota, Freeborn is a tiny community counting 257 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Freeborn is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.18 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,428 residents per square mile.

📰 Freeborn News Today

• William "Bill" Goette Obituary Aug 12, 2026 Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home · Aug 12
• Lake Mills man dies after pickup leaves roadway on I-35 in Freeborn County valleynewslive.com · Aug 11
• ACLU-MN, Maslon LLP Clients Sue Freeborn County for Illegal Use of 287(g) Agreements ACLU of Minnesota · Dec 18
• North Iowa victim identified in fatal I-35 crash in Freeborn County KIMT · Aug 12
• How many people live in Freeborn County, MN? USAFacts · Apr 6

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What Makes Freeborn Unique

• The only place in America named Freeborn — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.18 sq mi.
• Positioned in southern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

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 7 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Freeborn

• Arrowhead Point County Park reviews ★

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🗺️ Map of Freeborn

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