Brainerd, Minnesota

Brainerd, Minnesota
Vital statistics
Type:	City
Location:	Minnesota
Featured in:	Fargo Unaired pilot
Brainerd, Minnesota Gallery

Brainerd, Minnesota is a city in central Minnesota. It was established in 1871 and is known as the "Home of Paul Bunyan."

Inhabitants

Notable residents

• Gary Olson
• Lou
• Marge Gunderson
• Norm Gunderson
• Mr. Mohra

Locations

Residences

• Gunderson residence
• Mr. Mohra's residence

Government

• Brainerd Police Department

Businesses

• Arby's - A fast food restaurant
• Blue Ox - A motel truck stop
• Ecklund & Swedlin's - A bar, owned by Mr. Mohra
• Great Plains Mall
• Krimpers Hair Salon
• Lakeside Club - A bar
• Norbert Anderson & Sons - Auto repair shop

Behind the scenes

None of Fargo was shot on location in Brainerd. The towns of Bathgate, North Dakota and Hallock, Minnesota substituted for the film's fictional version of Brainerd.