How Did The Minnesota Town "Nimrod" Get Its Name?

By John Lauritsen, CBS Minnesota

November 22, 2024

NIMROD, Minn. — There are a lot of quirky town names in Minnesota: Embarrass, Nowthen, Clontarff, Kiester. But the people of Nimrod believe their name stands out from the rest.

"Either the city sign or the one the boosters put up, people are taking pictures [laughs]," said Nimrod Mayor Keith Frame. "Lining up, taking pictures."

Minnesota cities and towns spend a lot of money to attract tourists, but all Nimrod has to do is flaunt its name.

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