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Military Bases in Minnesota
Explore 14 military bases in Minnesota. Browse by branch and open detailed installation pages.
Minnesota hosts military installations that support training, operations, logistics, and regional readiness missions. Use this hub to compare base locations, branch presence, and relocation fit across local communities.
- Installations
- 14
- Service categories
- 3
Military Economic Impact
Economic impact in Minnesota
OLDCC DoD spending baseline for every state, plus curated statewide impact studies when published.
- DoD spending (OLDCC)
- $2.4B
- State impact study
- —
- Personnel
- 3,167
- Installations listed
- 13
10× Installation; 1× Training Center; 1× Air Reserve Station; 1× Air National Guard Base. OLDCC FY2023 DoD contract, payroll, and grant spending for this state (consistent federal baseline). Statewide GDP/output multiplier studies are shown separately when curated.
Branch Presence
Branch-level coverage for military installations in Minnesota.
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Narrow results by branch (uses URL query params).
Army
9 installations
9 Army bases in Minnesota. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Camp RipleyLittle Falls, MNArmyTraining CenterCamp Ripley is a major National Guard training center and the largest military installation in Minnesota.View base
- NG Arden Hills Army Training SiteArmyNG Arden Hills Army Training Site is a U.S. military installation in Minnesota.View base
- NG Camp RipleyArmyNG Camp Ripley is a U.S. military installation in Minnesota.View base
- NG Duluth NG ArmoryArmyNG Duluth NG Armory is a U.S. military installation in Minnesota.View base
- NG Rochester NGA and OMS 2ArmyNG Rochester NGA and OMS 2 is a U.S. military installation in Minnesota.View base
- NG Rosemount NG ArmoryArmyNG Rosemount NG Armory is a U.S. military installation in Minnesota.View base
- NG St Cloud AASFArmyNG St Cloud AASF is a U.S. military installation in Minnesota.View base
- NG St Cloud NG ArmoryArmyNG St Cloud NG Armory is a U.S. military installation in Minnesota.View base
- Twin Cities AAPArmyTwin Cities AAP is a U.S. military installation in Minnesota.View base
Air Force
4 installations
4 Air Force bases in Minnesota. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
- Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve StationMinneapolis, MNAir ForceAir Reserve StationMinneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station is home to the 934th Airlift Wing, operating C-130 Hercules aircraft.View base
- Duluth Air National Guard BaseDuluth, MNAir ForceAir National Guard BaseDuluth Air National Guard Base is home to the 148th Fighter Wing, operating F-16 Fighting Falcons for air defense.View base
- Minn-St PaulAir ForceMinn-St Paul is a U.S. military installation in Minnesota.View base
- Duluth IAPAir ForceDuluth IAP is a U.S. military installation in Minnesota.View base
National Guard
1 installation
1 National Guard base in Minnesota. Open an installation page for location details and sources.
National Guard Installations in Minnesota
View state-level National Guard coverage and use official source pathways for unit-specific details.
1 installation listed
Relocation Notes
- Review housing costs, commute reliability, and school access near installations in Minnesota.
- Factor four-season variability with regional winter and severe-weather planning into household planning and monthly budget assumptions.
- Prioritize highway-driven connectivity with major airport access in key metros when frequent travel or long commutes are expected.
Lifestyle Highlights
- mixed suburban and midsize-community living patterns across Minnesota.
- Community and housing options can vary significantly by county and metro corridor in Minnesota.
- Local recreation, schools, and service access should be compared together with installation proximity.
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Minnesota Military Base FAQ
How many military bases are in Minnesota?
This page lists currently indexed installations in Minnesota and links to branch hubs, state-level comparisons, and individual base details.
Which branches are represented in Minnesota?
Branch coverage depends on currently listed installations in Minnesota. Use the branch presence module for a quick comparison and follow links into base pages for details.