Shelly, Minnesota
City · Population 175 · #672 in Minnesota
About Shelly
Shelly, MN is a tiny community located in northwestern Minnesota counting 175 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Shelly is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.21 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 833 residents per square mile.
📰 Shelly News Today
- Meet MAPE's New Human Resources Director, Shelly Chamberlain Minnesota Association of Professional Employees · Aug 13
- Erika Yoney wins DFL primary for Minnesota House District 4A, defeating Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson Valley News Live · Aug 11
- Marjorie J Eia Obituary Jun 7, 2026 Korsmo Funeral Service · Jun 7
- Former Rep. Collin Peterson endorses Shelly Carlson in Minnesota House race InForum · Jun 23
- Carlson to remain in Mn House District 4A race after losing DFL endorsement to Yoney kvrr.com · Apr 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Shelly Unique
- The only place in America named Shelly — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.21 sq mi.
- Positioned in northwestern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 8 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Red River History Museam · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Shelly
- Shelly City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)175
Rank in state#672 of 855
Land area0.21 sq mi
Density833/sq mi
Coordinates47.4582, -96.8197