Farmington is a city located in Dakota County, Minnesota, within the United States. It is situated as part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
According to the 2020 census, the city had a population of 23,632. Recent local governance changes occurred in early 2026 when Mayor Joshua Hoyt resigned on February 5 following a tense city council meeting; Nick Lien was subsequently appointed as acting mayor on March 2, 2026.