The Ranch, MN

united states

The Ranch is one of Minnesota's tiniest communities with just three residents, located in Mahnomen County's farm country. Reach it via US Highway 59 from Detroit Lakes or Thief River Falls, with State Highway 200 providing east-west connections. Most visitors come from regional centers like Fargo (90 miles) or Grand Forks (100 miles), while locals use county roads for daily trips. The community holds the unusual distinction of maintaining exactly three residents across multiple census counts.