Mountain Lake, Minnesota
City · Population 1,944 · #271 in Minnesota
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About Mountain Lake
Mountain Lake is a small town in southern Minnesota, home to 1,944 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Mountain Lake is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.63 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,193 residents per square mile.
📰 Mountain Lake News Today
- Phomma Souvannarath Obituary Aug 16, 2026 sturmfh.com · Aug 16
- Community raises concern about public notice for data center in Mountain Lake KEYC News Now · Jul 16
- Air quality in Mountain Lake IQAir · Aug 15
- Leslie H. Harder Obituary Aug 7, 2026 sturmfh.com · Aug 7
- Preston Karschnik Lee Sombath Karschnik Legacy obituary · Jul 31
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Mountain Lake Unique
- 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Mountain Lake
- King Eggroll — asian
- Sweet Fields (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Heritage Village Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Mountain Lake
- City Park reviews ★
- Lawcon Park reviews ★
- Mountain County Park reviews ★
- Mountain Lake Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Regehr Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Mountain Lake
- MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY
- MOUNTAIN LAKE SECONDARY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,944
Rank in state#271 of 855
Land area1.63 sq mi
Density1,193/sq mi
Coordinates43.9401, -94.9277