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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.
Military Economic Impact
OLDCC DoD spending baseline for every state, plus curated statewide impact studies when published.
DoD spending (OLDCC)
$2.4B
State impact study
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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-level coverage for military installations in Minnesota.
Air Force
4 bases
Army
9 bases
National Guard
1 base
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- Prioritize highway-driven connectivity with major airport access in key metros when frequent travel or long commutes are expected.
- 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.
Little Falls, MN
Training Center
Camp Ripley is a major National Guard training center and the largest military installation in Minnesota.
Minneapolis, MN
Air Reserve Station
Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station is home to the 934th Airlift Wing, operating C-130 Hercules aircraft.
Duluth, MN
Air National Guard Base
Duluth Air National Guard Base is home to the 148th Fighter Wing, operating F-16 Fighting Falcons for air defense.
NG Arden Hills Army Training Site is a U.S. military installation in Minnesota.
NG Camp Ripley is a U.S. military installation in Minnesota.
NG Duluth NG Armory is a U.S. military installation in Minnesota.
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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.