Nelson is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 182 at the 2020 census.
History
Nelson was originally called Dent, after settler Richard Dent, and under the latter name was founded circa 1875. The present name is for Knute Nelson, a prominent citizen and United States Senator from Minnesota.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.
Minnesota State Highway 27 serves as a main route in the community.