Franklin is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.08 square miles (2.80 km2), all land.

[8] Franklin is located on Minnesota State Highway 19, east of U.S. Route 71.

38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Catfish Derby Days is an annual three-day city celebration held on the fourth weekend in July.

Events include a contest to catch the biggest catfish, a street dance, Sunday parades, a coed volleyball tournament, a men's 12-team softball tournament, a beanbag tournament, a queen contest/variety show, a chess tournament, a "Kiss the Catfish Contest," music at the park, a raffle, church services, a fire department water ball, and a St. Luke's Lutheran Church-sponsored breakfast.