Brandon is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 501 at the 2020 census.

History

The village of Brandon was incorporated on November 22, 1881. The current town site was laid out when the railroad was being built in August 1879.

Government

Brandon Township has a township board with 3 elected commissioners and an appointed clerk and appointed treasurer.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.

The city of Brandon is located within Brandon Township geographically but is a separate entity. It is along Interstate 94, and Douglas County Roads 7, 16, and 82.

Demographics