Littlefork, Minnesota is located in north-central Minnesota, just 10 miles from the Canadian-US. border. Named for the Little Fork River which winds around the town and flows into Rainy River.   The Little Fork River is bounded by low banks, nearly level land and a dense forest of pine, spruce, fir, aspen and birch. Farms and houses flank the upper river, which is crossed by several bridges. The lower river glides over flat land that once was the bed of glacial Lake Agassiz.  The Little Fork River area is host to many fish and lots of wildlife.  Fish include walleye, northern pike, musky, smallmouth bass, rock bass and sturgeon. Wildlife includes timber wolves, bobcats, lynx, beavers and otters. Big game includes moose, black bears and white-tailed deer. Ruffed grouse and several species of ducks are common. Bald eagles and osprey are occasionally sighted.

The population of Littlefork is just under 700 and the surrounding service area has a population of approximately 1,500.  The community boasts over 24 commercial, retail and service businesses including a local grocery store, three restaurants, several gas stations, a post office, two banks, building supply companies, licensed building contractors and  medical clinic.

The trucking and logging industry employs many citizens and plays a critical role within the community as well.