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Lynd is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 448 at the 2010 census. Lynd is a small but growing community in southwestern Minnesota. The development of a new golf course and an additional housing development have started a growth trend that may eventually double the size of the community. It is primarily a bedroom community for individuals who work in the nearby city of Marshall. Despite being much smaller in size, it historically played a more significant role in the area. The Kiel and Morgan Hotel in the town was the original Lyon County seat.

Lynd city overview:
Name:	Lynd city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Minnesota
County:	Lyon County
Elevation:	1,319 ft (402 m)
Total Area:	1.17 sq mi (3.02 km²)
Land Area:	1.16 sq mi (3.00 km²)
Water Area:	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Total Population:	436
Population Density:	376.84/sq mi (145.51/km²)
ZIP code:	56157
Area code:	507
FIPS code:	2738708
GNISfeature ID:	0647328

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History

Lynd was platted in 1888. The city’s namesake is state senator James Lynd, who was killed in the Attack at the Lower Sioux Agency.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.19 square miles (3.08 km), of which 1.17 square miles (3.03 km) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km) is water.

The Redwood River flows through the city.

Minnesota State Highway 23 serves as a main route in the community.