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Shelly, MN

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Population
177
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
869 ft
Median Home Value
$89,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$810/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$43,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MinnesotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in MinnesotaNearest larger communityGrand Forks, North Dakota34 miles away · 60,365 residents.

About Shelly

Shelly is a city in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The 2020 census counted 179 residents. Shelly was platted in 1896, named for John Shely, an early settler. The spelling of "Shelly" was adopted to distinguish the city from the already existing Shely Township. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Shelly, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Shelly, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map.

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