Kerkhoven, Minnesota

About Kerkhoven

Kerkhoven is a tiny community in western Minnesota, home to 783 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Kerkhoven is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.83 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 943 residents per square mile.

📰 Kerkhoven News Today

• Obituary for Jeffrey Dean Bauman Harvey Anderson & Johnson Funeral Home · Apr 10
• Pamela Jean McCleary Obituary Mar 9, 2026 Peterson Brothers Funeral Home · Mar 9
• Two Minnesota farmers say policy changes work against on-farm energy systems West Central Tribune · Dec 16
• Kerkhoven man killed in a traffic crash in the fog west of Willmar Friday morning Willmar Radio · Apr 11
• Pedestrian hit and killed while assisting at scene of traffic crash The Mighty 790 KFGO · Apr 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Kerkhoven Unique

• The only place in America named Kerkhoven — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western 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

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kerkhoven

• Pillsbury Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Kerkhoven

• KERKHOVEN SECONDARY
• KMS Learning Center

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

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