Gary is a city in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 227 at the 2020 census. Gary was laid out in 1883, and named f…Gary is a city in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 227 at the 2020 census. Gary was laid out in 1883, and named for Garrett L. Thorpe, a pioneer merchant. A post office has been in operation at Gary since 1887.