Middle River, Minnesota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Middle River, Marshall County.
| City | Middle River |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Marshall |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 48.434139 |
| Longitude | -96.164189 |
| Population | 319 |
| Density | 218.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Middle River is a locality in Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 319. The population density is 218.2 people per km². Middle River is located at 48.4341°N, 96.1642°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56737.
Middle River lies under a vast, often dramatic sky, its landscape a testament to the patient work of glaciers and wind. It lies 53.3 miles north-east of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 48°T), and is situated 18.4 miles south of Greenbush. The terrain here is gently rolling, a mosaic of fertile agricultural fields that stretch to the horizon, interrupted by stands of aspen and birch that catch the sun in a shimmering display. Creeks and ditches, often fringed with cattails and willow, thread their way across the land, feeding the larger waterway from which Middle River takes its name. The air, especially on a crisp autumn morning, carries the clean scent of turned earth and distant pine, a subtle perfume that speaks of abundance and the enduring cycles of nature. The story of Middle River is one of hardy settlers who found sustenance in this fertile prairie soil, their lives shaped by the rhythms of the seasons and the demands of farming. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this region, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels against the sky, marking the centers of commerce. Local traditions are woven into the fabric of everyday life, a quiet pride in the land and the enduring spirit of its people. While not a place of grand monuments, the simple beauty of the landscape and the steadfast character of its residents form the true landmarks of Middle River.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Middle River, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Middle River and Marshall County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Middle River is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Middle River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |