Minneota is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,366 at the 2020 census.
History
Minneota was platted in 1881 when the railroad was extended to its location. The name Minneota is derived from the Dakota language meaning "much water".
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. The South Branch of the Yellow Medicine River flows through the city.