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Ruthton is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 241 at the 2010 census.

The city is the home of Exelon Wind’s Cowell Wind Project.

Ruthton city overview:
Name:	Ruthton city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Minnesota
County:	Pipestone County
Elevation:	1,729 ft (527 m)
Total Area:	0.58 sq mi (1.51 km²)
Land Area:	0.58 sq mi (1.50 km²)
Water Area:	0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Total Population:	226
Population Density:	391.68/sq mi (151.14/km²)
ZIP code:	56170
Area code:	507
FIPS code:	2756482
GNISfeature ID:	2396459

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History

Ruthton was platted in 1888, and named for the wife of a member of the town company. A post office has been in operation at Ruthton since 1888. Ruthton was incorporated in 1897.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.67 square miles (1.74 km), of which 0.66 square miles (1.71 km) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km) is water.

The Redwood River flows through the city as an intermittent stream near its headwaters.

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