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About Independence, MN

Independence is a small city in western Hennepin County, about 25 miles from Minneapolis via Highway 12. The area features rolling farmland along the Crow River with a mix of rural properties and newer suburban development. Most visitors arrive from I-494 to Highway 12 west, while County Roads 6 and 90 connect to neighboring communities. The historic 1857 Town Hall remains the heart of this 3,700-person community.

Where is Independence, MN on the map?

Independence, MN is in United States, at 45.022, -93.708 - about 38 km west of Minneapolis, MN.

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The closest airport to Independence, MN is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, 52 km (about 45 min by car).

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