Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota
City · Population 468 · #514 in Minnesota
About Sturgeon Lake
Sturgeon Lake is a tiny community in northeastern Minnesota, home to 468 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Sturgeon Lake is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.77 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 124 residents per square mile.
📰 Sturgeon Lake News Today
- Sturgeon Lake Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- UPDATE: Willow River, Sturgeon Lake without gas service until Saturday following pipeline explosion Northern News Now · Jan 16
- View SUSAN SANDSTROM's Obituary and express your condolences Legacy obituary · Feb 7
- Road work revs up for 2026 pinecountynews.com · May 8
- Dream Cabins: Domed mansion in Sturgeon Lake for sale with indoor sports court, private pond The Business Journals · Oct 19
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What Makes Sturgeon Lake Unique
- The only place in America named Sturgeon Lake — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Sturgeon Lake
- Doc's Sports Bar and Grill — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Culver Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)468
Rank in state#514 of 855
Land area3.77 sq mi
Density124/sq mi
Coordinates46.3903, -92.8221