Mound, Minnesota

About Mound

Set in the central part of Minnesota, Mound is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 9,031.

Officially, Mound is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.86 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,158 residents per square mile.

📰 Mound News Today

• Chris Anderson Obituary - November 18, 2025 - Mound, Minnesota Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Dorothy Jane Anderson Star Tribune · Aug 16
• Near Minneapolis Is A Charming Lakefront Midwest City With Local Eats, Scenic Trails, And Fun Festivals islands.com · Jun 16
• Mound Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• David Carr Conway Obituary May 26, 2026 David Lee Funeral Home & Cremation Services · May 26

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Mound Unique

• Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,031.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Mound

• Hibachi Daruma — japanese
• Surfside Bar & Grill
• Al and Almas
• Caribou Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Casa Amigos Mexican Restaurant — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Mound

• Lake Minnetonka Regional Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Douglas Park reviews ★
• Friendship Park reviews ★
• Highland End Park reviews ★
• Highland Park reviews ★
• Mound Marina reviews ★
• Surfside Park reviews ★
• Swenson Park reviews ★
• Three Points Park reviews ★
• Tyrone Park reviews ★
• Wawatasso Island · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Weiland Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Mound

• GRANDVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
• SHIRLEY HILLS PRIMARY SCHOOL

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Mound

🏘️ Nearby Communities