Cannon Falls is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States.

[4] Located along U.S. Route 52, southeast of the Twin Cities, Cannon Falls is the home of Pachyderm Studios, where many famous musicians have recorded, including Nirvana, which recorded its 1993 album In Utero there.

A Charles Parks settled the land that is now Cannon Falls in July 1854.

Cannon Falls village proper was laid out by Richard and William Freeborn and platted in 1855[5] by county surveyor S. A.

[5] An abundance of water power from both the Big and Little Cannon Rivers attracted manufacturers and capital investment.

Lake Byllesby, a reservoir of the Cannon River, lies just west of town.

Of all households, 32.1% were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Of all households, 31.2% were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Matt Montgomery is mayor, and Jon Radermacher is the City Administrator.

The public school district located in Cannon Falls, Minnesota was founded in 1893.

As of 2023 the principal is Tim Hodges, and the district superintendent is Jeff Sampson.

[17] The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

[citation needed] Colonel William J. Colvill, a hero of the Battle of Gettysburg, is buried in the Cannon Falls Cemetery.