Eagle Bend, MN

united states

Eagle Bend is a small farming town in central Minnesota where Highway 71 provides the main route through the area. The community sits about 25 miles from Sauk Centre and serves as a quiet waypoint between larger regional centers. Most visitors arrive via Highway 71, connecting south to Interstate 94 for longer trips to the Twin Cities. The town gets its name from a distinctive bend in the Long Prairie River where eagles were commonly spotted by early settlers.