Fosston, MN

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Population
1,383
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,297 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$151,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$790/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Set along U.S. Highway 2 in northwestern Minnesota, Fosston offers a quiet, welcoming pace of life with deep community roots. Situated between Grand Forks and Bemidji, it gives residents a friendly small-town atmosphere with easy travel connections across the region. Local pride runs deep here, particularly on game nights, backed by a storied basketball tradition people still love to talk about. If you are looking for a tight-knit neighborhood feel, great outdoor access, and genuine Midwestern hospitality, Fosston is an easy place to call home.

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