Welcome to Freeborn
Freeborn is a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 297 at the 2010 census. The city of Freeborn, like its namesake county, was named in honor of William Freeborn.
FREEBORN Township was first settled in July 1856 and was organized May 11, 1858. Its village, in sections 34 and 35, platted in June 1857, and the lake beside which it lies were named like the county in honor of William Freeborn, whence also the township received this name. The village was incorporated on August 12, 1858, then was in an unincorporated status until reincorporated on March 27, 1949. Its post office was first named Freeborn city, 1857-58, at postmaster Ludwig T. Carlson’s home; when Lafayette T. Scott built his hotel in 1858, the post office was moved there, and Scott became postmaster.
New Information
2025 Minnesota Summary Budget Form: Freeborn
Lead Pipe Information
Letters to residents – Lead Pipe
Initial Service Line Materials Inventory Notifications
Minnesota Lead Inventory Tracking Tool
City Permits
All city permits are in PDF format. To view them, download Adobe Acrobat Reader HERE.
Updated Version Coming Soon – CITY OF FREEBORN CHICKEN PERMIT & ORDINANCE
The 2023 Audit is available to review in the City Clerk’s office
Special Announcements
Effective December 2, 2024
Community coffee time
at the Community/Township Building will be on the following days:
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
FREEBORN AREA COFEE SHOP
Sponsored by the Freeborn American Legion Auxiliary
All profits are donated to non-profit organizations.
ALL are welcome to attend
OPEN: Monday & Tuesday & Thursday
HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate are available
For $1.00 donation
Cookies are also available
For $1.00 donation