Nisswa, Minnesota
City · Population 2,156 · #260 in Minnesota
About Nisswa
Nisswa, MN is a small town located in northern Minnesota with an estimated population of 2,156.
Officially, Nisswa is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.77 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 200 residents per square mile.
📰 Nisswa News Today
- Karen Williams Obituary Aug 3, 2026 brenny.com · Aug 3
- Harold J Thompson Obituary Dec 23, 2010 - Nelson-Doran Funeral Home Nelson-Doran Funeral Home · Aug 3
- Nisswa Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- David Wallace Ostlund - View Obituary & Service Information - washburn-mcreavy.com washburn-mcreavy.com · Jul 23
- Driver injured after vehicle rolls on Highway 371 in Pequot Lake valleynewslive.com · Aug 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Nisswa Unique
- The only place in America named Nisswa — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern 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 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Nisswa
- Adirondack Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- Ganley's — breakfast
- Stonehouse Coffee and Roastery — coffee shop (café)
- Char Craft Steaks
- Cru
- Grandma's Treat Jar — ice cream (café)
- Italian Gardens — italian
- Loony's Beach Hut
- Rafferty's Pizza
- The Chocolate Ox — ice cream (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Nisswa
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Nisswa
- NISSWA ELEMENTARY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,156
Rank in state#260 of 855
Land area10.77 sq mi
Density200/sq mi
Coordinates46.5007, -94.2978