[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.67 square miles (6.92 km2), all land.

There were 1,288 housing units at an average density of 482.4 per square mile (186.3/km2).

37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 1,229 housing units at an average density of 514.4 per square mile (198.6/km2).

34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The Scandinavian Festival is held each year and showcases the community's ethnic heritage.

[10] The Roseau Pioneer Farm and Village was established in 1975 and is an agricultural museum.

[11][12] Minnesota State Highways 11, 89, and 310 are three of the main routes in the community.