These Are The 10 Most Conservative Cities In Minnesota For 2019

Editor’s Note: We updated this article for 2019. This is our third time ranking the most conservative places to live in Minnesota.

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Well this has been one heck of a couple of years for the Republican Party. Never in my life time have I see anything like it — given that’s a relatively short lifetime, but who’s counting?

And now that we’re headed towards the next big election, we wanted to get a better sense of what parts of Minnesota would be the most likely to back Donald Trump again.

Specifically, which cities have the highest number of conservative voters in the North Star State?

In order to do so, we turned our sites on measuring how each city in Minnesota with populations greater than 5,000 voted and contributed to political campaigns in the past several years. The cities with the highest percentage of voters who voted republican and gave the most to conservatives where named the most conservative cities in the state.

Here are the 10 most conservative places in Minnesota for 2019:

If you’re wondering, Falcon Heights is the most liberal city in Minnesota of all those we measured.

And to be clear, we didn’t form this list based on our own biases — we relied on the cold hard data. For more on how we ran the numbers, keep on reading. Then we’ll take a closer look at each of our top 10 most conservative cities in Minnesota.

And if you already knew these places were conservative, check out some more reading about Minnesota and the most conservative places in the country:

How we determined the most conservative cities in Minnesota for 2019

We started by making a list of every city in Minnesota over 5,000 people based on the 2013-2017 American Community Survey (The most recent data). That left us with 145 cities and towns.

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We then measured the voting record and donation data to determine which places lean the most rightward in their allegiances by:

Percentage Of Registered Republicans
# Of Contributions To Republicans Per Capita
$ Amount Contributed To Republicans Per Capita

Next, we ranked each city from 1 to 145 for each of the criteria where number one was the most conservative.

The winner, Little Falls, is “The Most Conservative City in Minnesota For 2019”.

Let’s go through these conservative places, shall we?

The 10 Most Conservative Places In Minnesota For 2019

1. Little Falls

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Overall SnackAbility

8
/10

Population: 8,648
Percent Republican: 73.4%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $5.09
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.02
More on Little Falls: Photos | Data

2. Redwood Falls

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Overall SnackAbility

7
/10

Population: 5,031
Percent Republican: 67.5%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $3.55
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.03
More on Redwood Falls: Photos | Data

Redwood Falls is a city in Redwood County, located along the Redwood River near its confluence with the Minnesota River, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 5,254 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat.

3. Fairmont

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Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 10,251
Percent Republican: 67.1%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $25.0
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.02
More on Fairmont: Photos | Data

Fairmont is a city in and the county seat of Martin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 10,666 at the 2010 census.

4. Litchfield

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Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 6,645
Percent Republican: 66.0%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $1.28
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.01
More on Litchfield: Photos | Data

Litchfield is a city in and the county seat of Meeker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 6,726 at the 2010 census.

5. Isanti

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Overall SnackAbility

9
/10

Population: 5,458
Percent Republican: 64.9%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $1.28
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.01
More on Isanti: Data

6. Cambridge

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Overall SnackAbility

5
/10

Population: 8,462
Percent Republican: 64.9%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $2.47
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.01
More on Cambridge: Photos | Data

Cambridge is a city in Isanti County, Minnesota, United States, located at the junction of Minnesota State Highways 65 and 95. The population was 8,111 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Isanti County. It is located along the Rum River and the BNSF Railway. Cambridge is notable for having the highest percentage of Swedish Americans of any city in the United States with a population of over 5,000 people.

7. Glencoe

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Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 5,511
Percent Republican: 64.6%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $1.03
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.01
More on Glencoe: Photos | Data

Glencoe is the county seat of McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,631 at the 2010 census.

8. Hutchinson

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Overall SnackAbility

6
/10

Population: 13,836
Percent Republican: 64.6%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $2.11
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.02
More on Hutchinson: Photos | Data

Hutchinson is the largest city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States, along the South Fork of the Crow River. The population was 14,178 at the 2010 census.

9. Fergus Falls

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Overall SnackAbility

8
/10

Population: 13,606
Percent Republican: 64.4%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $1.77
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.01
More on Fergus Falls: Photos | Data

Fergus Falls is a city in and the county seat of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,138 at the 2010 census.

10. Big Lake

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Overall SnackAbility

9
/10

Population: 10,516
Percent Republican: 64.3%
$ Republican Amount Per Capita: $11.19
# Republican Contributions Per Capita: 0.05
More on Big Lake: Photos | Data

Big Lake is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 10,060 at the 2010 census.

Summing Up The Conservative Strongholds in Minnesota

Well there you have it, the places in Minnesota that have the highest number of conservatives per capita, with Little Falls ranking as the least conservative in the entire state.

If you’re curious, here are the least conservative cities in Minnesota:

Falcon Heights
North St. Paul
Shoreview

For more Minnesota reading, check out:

Detailed List Of The Most Conservative Places In Minnesota

Rank	City	Population	% Conservative
1	Little Falls, MN	8,648	73.4%
2	Redwood Falls, MN	5,031	67.5%
3	Fairmont, MN	10,251	67.1%
4	Litchfield, MN	6,645	66.0%
5	Isanti, MN	5,458	64.9%
6	Cambridge, MN	8,462	64.9%
7	Glencoe, MN	5,511	64.6%
8	Hutchinson, MN	13,836	64.6%
9	Fergus Falls, MN	13,606	64.4%
10	Big Lake, MN	10,516	64.3%
11	Elk River, MN	23,924	64.3%
12	Zimmerman, MN	5,420	64.3%
13	Sauk Rapids, MN	13,354	64.2%
14	Alexandria, MN	13,203	64.1%
15	Detroit Lakes, MN	9,078	63.2%
16	New Ulm, MN	13,249	63.2%
17	Albertville, MN	7,303	62.2%
18	St. Michael, MN	17,128	62.2%
19	Otsego, MN	15,630	62.2%
20	Delano, MN	5,854	62.2%
21	Monticello, MN	13,316	62.2%
22	Brainerd, MN	13,394	62.2%
23	Buffalo, MN	15,996	62.2%
24	Baxter, MN	7,988	62.2%
25	Waseca, MN	9,151	61.8%
26	Worthington, MN	13,142	61.4%
27	Kasson, MN	6,228	61.3%
28	Wyoming, MN	7,793	61.0%
29	Chisago City, MN	5,008	61.0%
30	North Branch, MN	10,241	61.0%
31	East Grand Forks, MN	8,614	60.7%
32	Crookston, MN	7,780	60.7%
33	Montevideo, MN	5,165	60.5%
34	Sartell, MN	16,749	59.8%
35	St. Joseph, MN	6,862	59.8%
36	St. Cloud, MN	67,093	59.8%
37	Waite Park, MN	7,457	59.8%
38	Thief River Falls, MN	8,769	59.6%
39	Marshall, MN	13,706	59.4%
40	Lake City, MN	5,154	59.1%
41	Willmar, MN	19,608	58.7%
42	Owatonna, MN	25,613	58.4%
43	International Falls, MN	6,121	56.1%
44	Albert Lea, MN	17,716	54.9%
45	Red Wing, MN	16,334	54.6%
46	Grand Rapids, MN	11,099	54.1%
47	Shakopee, MN	40,024	53.2%
48	Savage, MN	30,011	53.2%
49	Jordan, MN	6,079	53.2%
50	Belle Plaine, MN	6,935	53.2%
51	New Prague, MN	7,598	53.2%
52	Prior Lake, MN	25,452	53.2%
53	La Crescent, MN	5,046	53.0%
54	Chanhassen, MN	25,108	52.2%
55	Waconia, MN	11,751	52.2%
56	Victoria, MN	8,679	52.2%
57	Chaska, MN	25,578	52.2%
58	Morris, MN	5,326	51.9%
59	St. Francis, MN	7,475	50.2%
60	Andover, MN	32,257	50.2%
61	Blaine, MN	62,453	50.2%
62	Fridley, MN	27,573	50.2%
63	Ham Lake, MN	16,119	50.2%
64	East Bethel, MN	11,733	50.2%
65	Oak Grove, MN	8,453	50.2%
66	Coon Rapids, MN	62,342	50.2%
67	Columbia Heights, MN	19,823	50.2%
68	Lino Lakes, MN	20,950	50.2%
69	Ramsey, MN	25,853	50.2%
70	Spring Lake Park, MN	6,535	50.2%
71	Anoka, MN	17,374	50.2%
72	Bemidji, MN	14,803	50.0%
73	Austin, MN	24,882	49.8%
74	Northfield, MN	20,297	47.6%
75	Faribault, MN	23,577	47.6%
76	Mankato, MN	41,241	46.6%
77	North Mankato, MN	13,583	46.6%
78	St. Peter, MN	11,682	46.6%
79	Winona, MN	27,153	46.5%
80	Moorhead, MN	41,801	46.1%
81	Cloquet, MN	11,965	44.8%
82	Cottage Grove, MN	35,902	44.7%
83	Mahtomedi, MN	8,005	44.7%
84	Oakdale, MN	27,972	44.7%
85	Woodbury, MN	67,648	44.7%
86	Stillwater, MN	19,232	44.7%
87	Hugo, MN	14,415	44.7%
88	Forest Lake, MN	19,406	44.7%
89	St. Paul Park, MN	5,376	44.7%
90	Lake Elmo, MN	8,621	44.7%
91	Rochester, MN	112,683	44.5%
92	Byron, MN	5,272	44.5%
93	Stewartville, MN	6,115	44.5%
94	Apple Valley, MN	51,109	43.1%
95	Hastings, MN	22,620	43.1%
96	Farmington, MN	22,502	43.1%
97	Rosemount, MN	23,474	43.1%
98	South St. Paul, MN	20,280	43.1%
99	Burnsville, MN	61,302	43.1%
100	Inver Grove Heights, MN	34,976	43.1%