Russell, MN

Russell is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The 2020 census counted 348 residents. Russell was platted in 1888, and named for Russell Spicer, the son of the settler credited with bringing the railroad to the community. A post office has been in operation at Russell since 1889. The through line in Russell is the way its history and present-day settings remain visible on the same map. Russell makes the most sense through those concrete details, with its history still visible in the settings people use today. The Redwood River flows through the city. Minnesota State Highways 23 and 91 are two of the main routes in the community. Russell includes the Redwood River.