Payne, MinnesotaPayne is an unincorporated community in Meadowlands Township, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States.GeographyPayne is located in the northeast corner of Meadowlands Township. The community is located at the intersection of Saint Louis County Highway 7 and County Road 232. Saint Louis County Highway 133 is nearby.HistoryA post office called Payne was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1972. The community was named for a railroad official.