Dakota, Minnesota

Dakota is a city in Winona County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 323 at the 2010 census.It is located between Winona and La Crosse along Interstate 90. U.S. Highways 61 and 14 are briefly co-signed with Interstate 90 at this point. Other routes include Winona County Road 12, the Apple Blossom Scenic Drive.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.98sqmi; 0.65sqmi is land and 0.33sqmi is water.Dakota is located along the Mississippi River. Dakota Creek and the Mississippi River meet at Dakota. Nearby places include Winona, Dresbach, Nodine, La Crescent, La Crosse, Onalaska, and Great River Bluffs State Park.Dakota is located 18 miles south of the city of Winona, and 11 miles north of the city of La Crosse.