Whalan is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States.

[5] It was named after John Whaalahan, the original owner of the town site.

[5] A post office was established at Whalan in 1869, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1993.

53.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Whalan is one of several towns intersected by the Root River segment of the Blufflands State Trail.

Whalan hosts an annual Stand Still Parade in the 1 block downtown stretch of the town.

In addition to the parade, they also offer food (Egg McWhalan), music and games.