About Wells
Set in the southern part of Minnesota, Wells is a small town, home to 2,401 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Wells is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.09 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,149 residents per square mile.
📰 Wells News Today
- Wells Fargo announces local commercial leadership shift The Business Journals · Aug 18
- Wells Concrete Products Number of Employees 2026 | Employee Count & Headcount Data Revelio Labs · Jul 29
- Wells Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Wells, Minnesota 56097 The Weather Channel · Apr 20
- Minnesota parking dispute ends in triple murder as Nolan Wells autopsy raises questions (Video) New York Post · Jul 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Wells Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Wells — but the Minnesota one has a character all its own.
- 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Wells
- Jake's Pizza — pizza
- The Bean — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Wells Depot Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wells
- Area Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★
- Half Moon Park reviews ★
- Walnut Lake Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Wells Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Wells
- UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
- UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,401
Rank in state#244 of 855
Land area2.09 sq mi
Density1,149/sq mi
Coordinates43.7432, -93.7330