[6] The name Milaca is derived from shortening and alteration of Mille Lacs Lake.

U.S. Highway 169 passes through the east side of the city as a four-lane bypass, leading north 25 miles (40 km) to Mille Lacs Lake and south 14 miles (23 km) to Princeton.

Minnesota State Highway 23 runs through Milaca south of its center, leading northeast 21 miles (34 km) to Mora and southwest 29 miles (47 km) to St.

40.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

39.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There are 11 varsity sports and reputable music and arts programs.

Each summer the marching band receives very high rankings for their performances.

The Milaca ALC (Area Learning Center) aims to educate students who need to repeat classes or have other life challenges and require a different education style and format.

The ALC enrolls approximately 40 to 50 students ages 16–19, with four fully licensed high school teachers.

Several required courses can be completed as an independent study under the guidance and direction of the classroom teacher.

While the majority of Milaca ALC students live within the Milaca School District, students from outside the district can enroll and earn credits for graduation.

The ALC is many students' last chance to earn a high school diploma.