The present municipality was created in 1971 when the former City of Lindesberg and the former market town of Frövi were joined.

[18] The town of Lindesberg leaned slightly to the left, whereas the countryside had very high shares for the right and in particular the Sweden Democrats.

Lindesberg's five twin towns with the year of its establishing: The largest employer is the municipality.

After that follow the large hospital, serving the northern parts of Örebro County.

Larger companies include Por Pac (Fagerdala Foams), Arvin Meritor and Liab.