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About Minnesota City, Minnesota

Minnesota City is a locality in Winona County, Minnesota, United States. It is a small community with a population of 135. The population density is 220.5 people per km². Minnesota City is located at 44.0939°N, 91.7496°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 55959.

Minnesota City rests on a broad, fertile terrace overlooking the Mississippi River. It lies 6.3 miles west-north-west of Winona, MN (from Winona, MN: bearing 299°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west-north-west of Buffalo. The land here is a study in contrasts: steep, wooded bluffs rise abruptly behind the settlement, their slopes etched with ravines that spill into the river's embrace, while the foreground unfolds into a patchwork of cultivated fields, their emerald hues deepening under the wide Minnesota sky. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a mélange of river mist and freshly turned soil, and one can often hear the distant rumble of freight trains, a constant, low hum that underscores the quietude. This particular stretch of the river valley has a long and storied past, its rich soil first coaxed into productivity by early settlers drawn to the promise of agriculture. The local economy, historically tied to farming and the river's transport capabilities, still retains a strong connection to the land, with orchards and fields of corn and soybeans dominating the landscape. Minnesota City itself, though small, carries the echoes of its past, from the sturdy, weathered barns that dot the surrounding countryside to the quiet diligence of its residents, who have learned to live in concert with the river's moods and the land's generous, yet demanding, nature.

About This Minnesota City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Minnesota City, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.093852, -91.749596. 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 Minnesota City and Winona County.

Detailed location data for Minnesota City includes the ZIP code (55959), telephone area code (218), county seat of Winona County (Winona), and school district assignment (Winona Area Public School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Minnesota City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.