| City | Population Sort ascending |
|---|---|
| Rochester | 121,395 |
| Richfield | 36,994 |
| Roseville | 36,254 |
| Ramsey | 27,646 |
| Rosemount | 25,650 |
| Red Wing | 16,547 |
| Robbinsdale | 14,646 |
| Rogers | 13,295 |
| Redwood Falls | 5,102 |
| Rockford | 4,500 |
| Rush City | 3,228 |
| Roseau | 2,744 |
| Rockville | 2,382 |
| Rice | 1,975 |
| Rushford | 1,860 |
| Rock Creek | 1,682 |
| Richmond | 1,475 |
| Red Lake Falls | 1,339 |
| Renville | 1,301 |
| Royalton | 1,281 |