Anoka, Minnesota
Main Street, downtown Anoka
Location in Anoka County and the state of Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°11′52″N, 93°23′14″W
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Anoka
Founded	1844
Incorporated	1878
Government
- Mayor	Bjorn Skogquist
Area
- City	7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²)
- Land	6.7 sq mi (17.3 km²)
- Water	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population (2000)
- City	18,076
- Density	2,710.2/sq mi (1,046.4/km²)
- Metro	2,968,805
Time zone	Central (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	Central (UTC-5)
ZIP code	55303
Website: http://www.ci.anoka.mn.us

Anoka is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 18,076 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Anoka County⁶. Anoka is also the self-proclaimed "Halloween Capital of the World", due to the fact that it hosted the first Halloween parade in 1920. In 1937, city officials persuaded Congress to officially grant the title. It continues to celebrate the holiday each year with several parades. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2856x1176, 931 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Anoka, Minnesota User:Malepheasant/articles Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or... Image File history File links Adapted from Wikipedias MN county maps by Catbar. ... Anoka County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... 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History

The site which is now Anoka was first settled by immigrants in 1844. By the mid-1850s, a town had grown, including a school, store, and flour mill. The city was formally incorporated in 1878. The name Anoka was derived from two Indian words. The native Dakota used A-NO-KA-TAN-HAN, meaning "on both sides", or "from both sides", referring to its location on the banks of the Rum River. The native Ojibwa used ON-O-KAY, meaning "working waters". Jan. ... // Production of steel revolutionized by invention of the Bessemer process Benjamin Silliman fractionates petroleum by distillation for the first time First transatlantic telegraph cable laid First safety elevator installed by Elisha Otis Railroads begin to supplant canals in the United States as a primary means of transporting goods. ... 1878 (MDCCCLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... A Sioux in traditional dress including war bonnet, circa 1908. ... The Rum River is a slow, meandering channel that connects Minnesotas Lake Mille Lacs with the Mississippi River. ...

Anoka makes a strong claim for providing the first volunteers to the Union Army during the Civil War, noted by a small historical plaque standing at the corner of West Main Street and Park Street. Alexander Ramsey, Minnesota's governor in 1861, was in Washington, D.C. when Fort Sumter was fired upon. He immediately offered a regiment to the War Department, and telegraphed former governor Willis Gorman and Lieutenant Governor Ignatius L. Donnelly that same morning. Gorman, attending a district court session in Anoka, received the note by messenger from St. Paul and called a court recess, asking for volunteers. Aaron Greenwald, who has an "island" named after him on Lake George, and five others stepped forward; Greenwald was the first to sign. He died July 2, 1863, during the 1st Minnesota Regiment's famous charge at Gettysburg. The 21st Michigan Infantry, a company of Shermans veterans. ... This article is becoming very long. ... Alexander Ramsey (September 8, 1815 – April 22, 1903) was an American politician. ... The Governor of Minnesota is the chief executive of the U.S. state of Minnesota, leading the states executive branch. ... 1861 (MDCCCLXI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link with display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar) // January 1 - Benito Juárez captures Mexico City January 2 - Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia dies and is succeeded by... Nickname: DC, The District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D... Fort Sumter, located in Charleston, South Carolina, was named after General Thomas Sumter. ... Line drawing of the Department of Wars seal. ... Willis Arnold Gorman (January 12, 1816–May 20, 1876) was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from March 4, 1849 to March 3, 1853 from Indiana and was the second Territorial Governor of Minnesota from May 15, 1853 to April 23, 1857 appointed... Ignatius Loyola Donnelly (November 3, 1831 – January 1, 1901) was a U.S. Congressman, populist, and writer, known primarily today for his theories on the history of Atlantis and Shakespearean authorship. ... State capitol building in Saint Paul Saint Paul is the capital and second-largest city of the state of Minnesota in the United States of America. ... Lake George is a small lake in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... July 2 is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 182 days remaining. ... Year 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... The 1st Regiment, Minnesota Volunteer Infantry was a volunteer infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. ... Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America Commanders George Gordon Meade Robert Edward Lee Strength 93,921 71,699 Casualties 23,055 (3,155 killed, 14,531 wounded, 5,369 captured/missing) 23,231 (4,708 killed, 12,693 wounded, 5,830 captured/missing) The Battle of...

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Geography

Anoka lies at the confluence of the Rum and Mississippi Rivers, about 20 miles (30 km) northwest of Minneapolis. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.6 km² (7.2 mi²). 17.3 km² (6.7 mi²) of it is land and 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it (6.97%) is water. Adjacent communities include Dayton, Ramsey, Andover, Coon Rapids, and Champlin. The USGS tracks the town by the ID 639396 and the coordinates of 45°11′52″N, 093°23′14″W^[1] Coordinates: 45°11′52″N, 093°23′14″W Confluence of Rhine and Mosel at Koblenz In geography, a confluence describes the point where two rivers meet and become one, usually when a tributary joins a more major river. ... The Rum River is a slow, meandering channel that connects Minnesotas Lake Mille Lacs with the Mississippi River. ... The Mississippi River, derived from the old Ojibwe word misi-ziibi meaning great river (gichi-ziibi big river at its headwaters), is the second-longest named river in North America, with a length of 2320 miles (3733 km) from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico. ... Nickname: City of Lakes Motto: En Avant (French: Lets go!) Location in Hennepin County and the state of Minnesota. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Dayton is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Ramsey is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... Andover is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... Coon Rapids is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. ... The City of Champlin is in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. ... The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. ... See Cartesian coordinate system or Coordinates (elementary mathematics) for a more elementary introduction to this topic. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

Demographics

The Anoka County Courthouse and Government Center in downtown Anoka in 2006

As of the census² of 2000, there were 18,076 people, 7,262 households, and 4,408 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,046.4/km² (2,709.0/mi²). There were 7,398 housing units at an average density of 428.2/km² (1,108.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.15% White, 2.47% African American, 1.05% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.93% of the population. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2629x1536, 1254 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Anoka County, Minnesota Anoka, Minnesota User:Malepheasant/articles Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2629x1536, 1254 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Anoka County, Minnesota Anoka, Minnesota User:Malepheasant/articles Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the... Anoka County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 7,262 households out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.03. “Matrimony” redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,659, and the median income for a family was $55,311. Males had a median income of $37,930 versus $27,753 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,367. About 4.7% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Education

• Anoka Technical College
• Secondary Technical Education Program or S.T.E.P. High School
• Anoka-Hennepin School District 11
  • Anoka High School
    • Fred Moore Middle School for the Performing Arts
    • Sandburg Middle School
      • Franklin Elementary School
      • Lincoln Elementary School
      • Washington Elementary School
      • Wilson Elementary School
• St. Stephens Catholic School

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Sites of interest

• Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
• Anoka County History Center and Library
• Goodrich Field
• Windego Park Open Air Auditorium
• Rum River Nature Area

Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center provides inpatient and transitional services to patients with severe mental illness and chemical dependency from the eight-county Twin Cities metropolitan area (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne and Washington County). ...

Notable residents

• Bill Tuttle, major league baseball player of the 1950s and 1960s who, in his later years, crusaded against the use of chewing tobacco.
• Gretchen Carlson, FOX News Channel anchor, 1989's Miss America, and celebrity spokesperson for March of Dimes
• While serving in the U.S. Congress from 1993 to 2000, Senator Rod Grams kept an office in downtown Anoka
• Garrison Keillor, radio host of A Prairie Home Companion and author, was born in Anoka and graduated from Anoka High School
• Brandon Paulson, U.S. Olympic wrestler, graduated from Anoka High School in 1992.
• Briana Scurry, U.S. national women's soccer goalie, graduated from Anoka High School in 1989
• Richard K. Sorenson, Master Sergeant, USMC, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism in the Marshall Islands of the South Pacific in February of 1944. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sorenson of Benton Street, Anoka.^[2]
• Bjorn E. Skogquist, Mayor of Anoka 2001-present. Published author, award winning thespian and was elected youngest mayor ever in Anoka. At 22 years old, he was the youngest mayor in Minnesota when first elected.
• Reginald Berg, U.S. minor leauge hockey player. Currently in Florida.
• Michele Bachmann, U.S. Representative from MN's 6th District, was born and raised in Anoka and graduated from Anoka High School in 1974.
• Alan Haskvitz, inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame, and a Reader's Digest Hero in Education, attended both Franklin and Lincoln Elementary schools. 1948. ^[3]
• Rich Wieber Bicycle Stunt Pro www.bicyclestuntshows.com
• Brent Jordan Yocum. Educated at a tiny Adventist school near Sunny Acres Park, Brent was destined to be a star. He has been published in magazines and newspapers. His opinions are respected and virtuous. Working at Main Motors help build his love, respect and knowledge of the city. Thought currently residing in Lincoln, Nebraska. Brent plans to return to his roots to help build a plateau to stand on when he takes a run for the Presidential seat of the United States of America in the year 2024.

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See also

• Anoka-Champlin Mississippi River Bridge
• Federal Cartridge

The Anoka-Champlin Mississippi River Bridge, also known as the Ferry Street Bridge, is a 10-span open spandrel concrete deck arch bridge that spans the Mississippi River between Champlin, Minnesota and Anoka, Minnesota. ... Located in Anoka, Minnesota, Federal is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Edina, Minnesota-based ATK, Alliant Techsystems. ...

References

1. ^ USGS's Geographic Names Information System entry for Anoka, MN, ID#639396, Entry date 11-Jan-1980
2. ^ Richard K. Sorenson, USMC History Division, web site accessed 20 January 2007
3. ^ http://www.reacheverychild.com/alan.html date accessed 7 January 2007

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External links

• Anoka official website
• Anoka's Halloween celebration
• Anoka County Union
• USACE Mississippi River Real Time Data for Anoka
• Windego Park Society's website, dedicated to restoring Anoka's outdoor amphitheatre
• Friends of the Rum River Nature Area

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Major cities	Bloomington | Duluth | Minneapolis | Rochester | Saint Cloud | Saint Paul List of cities in Minnesota, arranged in alphabetical order. ... location in Hennepin County, Minnesota Coordinates: Country United States State Minnesota County Hennepin Founded 1843 Incorporated 1858 Mayor Gene Winstead Area    - City 99. ... Duluths canal connects Lake Superior to the Duluth-Superior harbor and the St. ... Nickname: City of Lakes Motto: En Avant (French: Lets go!) Location in Hennepin County and the state of Minnesota. ... Coordinates: Country United States State Minnesota County Olmsted Founded 1854 Mayor Ardell Brede Area    - City 103. ... St. ... Location in Ramsey County and the state of Minnesota. ...
Smaller cities over 10,000 population	Albert Lea | Alexandria | Andover | Anoka | Apple Valley | Austin | Bemidji | Blaine | Brainerd | Brooklyn Center | Brooklyn Park | Buffalo | Burnsville | Champlin | Chanhassen | Chaska | Cloquet | Columbia Heights | Coon Rapids | Cottage Grove | Crystal | Eagan | East Bethel | Eden Prairie | Edina | Elk River | Fairmont | Faribault | Farmington | Fergus Falls | Forest Lake | Fridley | Golden Valley | Ham Lake | Hastings | Hibbing | Hopkins | Hutchinson | Inver Grove Heights | Lakeville | Lino Lakes | Mankato | Maple Grove | Maplewood | Marshall | Mendota Heights | Minnetonka | Monticello | Moorhead | Mounds View | New Brighton | New Hope | New Ulm | North Branch | North Mankato | North St. Paul | Northfield | Oakdale | Otsego | Owatonna | Plymouth | Prior Lake | Ramsey | Red Wing | Richfield | Robbinsdale | Rosemount | Roseville | St. Louis Park | St. Michael | St. Peter | Sartell | Sauk Rapids | Savage | Shakopee | Shoreview | South St. Paul | Stillwater | Vadnais Heights | West St. Paul | White Bear Lake | White Bear Township | Willmar | Winona | Woodbury | Worthington List of cities in Minnesota, arranged in alphabetical order. ... Albert Lea is a city located in Freeborn County in southeast Minnesota. ... Alexandria is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. ... Andover is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... Apple Valley is a city located in northwestern Dakota County of Minnesota, and a suburb of the Twin Cities. ... Interstate 90 Business Loop (Oakland Avenue) runs through the center of Austin. ... Bemidji is a city located in Beltrami County, Minnesota. ... Blaine is a city in the state of Minnesota. ... Brainerd is a city located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. ... Brooklyn Center is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Brooklyn Park is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Buffalo is a city located in Wright County, Minnesota. ... Burnsville is a city located in Dakota County, Minnesota. ... The City of Champlin is in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. ... Chanhassen is a city located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Chaska is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. ... Cloquet is a city located in Carlton County, Minnesota. ... Columbia Heights is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... Coon Rapids is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. ... Cottage Grove is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. ... Crystal is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Location in Dakota County and the state of Minnesota. ... East Bethel is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... Location Location in Hennepin County Coordinates , Government Country State County United States Minnesota Hennepin County founded incorporated 1858 1960s Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens Geographical characteristics Area     City 91. ... location in Hennepin County, Minnesota Coordinates: Country United States State Minnesota County Hennepin Founded 1860s Incorporated 1888 Mayor James Hovland Area    - City 41. ... Elk River is a city located in Sherburne County, Minnesota. ... Fairmont is a city in Martin County, Minnesota, United States. ... Nickname: Flambo or Faribo Motto: City of the Move Location in Rice County and the state of Minnesota. ... Farmington is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. ... Fergus Falls is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. ... Forest Lake is a city located in Washington County, Minnesota. ... Fridley is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. ... Golden Valley is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. ... Ham Lake is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... City Hall Mississippi River in Hastings Hastings is a city in Minnesota at the confluence of the Mississippi and St. ... Hibbing is a city in St. ... Hopkins is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Hutchinson is a city located in McLeod County, Minnesota. ... Inver Grove Heights is a city located in Dakota County, Minnesota. ... Lakeville is a city located along Interstate 35 in Dakota County, Minnesota. ... Lino Lakes is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... Mankato is a city in Blue Earth County¹, Minnesota with a population of 32,427 as of the 2000 census². It is the county seat of Blue Earth County, and is located along a large bend of the Minnesota River at its confluence with the Blue Earth River. ... Maple Grove is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Maplewood, incorporated in 1957, is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. ... Marshall is a city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. ... Mendota Heights is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. ... Location in Hennepin County Coordinates: Country United States State Minnesota County Hennepin County Founded 1850s Incorporated 1956  - Mayor Jan Callison Area    - City  28. ... The Mississippi River as it passes through Monticello. ... Moorhead is a city located in Clay County, Minnesota. ... Mounds View is a city located in Ramsey County, Minnesota. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... New Hope is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Parking meter checker stands by his police vehicle which is imprinted with the German word for police (Polizei). ... North Branch is a city located in Chisago County, Minnesota. ... North Mankato is a city located in Nicollet County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... North St. ... Northfield is a city in Rice County, Minnesota. ... Oakdale is a city located in Washington County, Minnesota. ... The Owatonna Power Plant is a city landmark. ... Plymouth is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. ... Aerial photo of Prior Lake looking northeast. ... Ramsey is a city located in Anoka County, Minnesota. ... Red Wing is a city in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. ... location in Hennepin County, Minnesota Coordinates: Country United States State Minnesota County Hennepin Founded 1850s Incorporated 1908  - Mayor Debbie Goettel (elected 2006) Area    - City 18. ... Robbinsdale is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. ... Rosemount is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. ... Roseville is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, just north of Saint Paul and east of Minneapolis. ... Location Location in Hennepin County Coordinates , Government Country State County United States Minnesota Hennepin County Founded Incorporated 1852 November 19, 1886 Mayor Jeff Jacobs (DFL) Geographical characteristics Area     City 28. ... St. ... Location in the state of Minnesota. ... Location in the state of Minnesota. ... The Sauk Rapids city limits sign as seen when entering the city from across the Mississippi River. ... City of Savage Logo Savage is a city in Scott County, Minnesota, United States. ... City of Shakopee Logo Shakopee is a city in Scott County, Minnesota, United States. ... Shoreview is a city located in Ramsey County, Minnesota. ... South St. ... A Stillwater city limit sign Stillwater is a city located in Washington County, Minnesota (coordinates, 45. ... Vadnais Heights is a city located in Ramsey County, Minnesota. ... West St. ... White Bear Lake is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. ... White Bear Township is a township located in Ramsey County, Minnesota. ... Willmar is a city located in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. ... Winona is the county seat of Winona County6. ... Location in Washington County and the state of Minnesota. ... Worthington is a city located in Nobles County, Minnesota. ...
Counties	Aitkin | Anoka | Becker | Beltrami | Benton | Big Stone | Blue Earth | Brown | Carlton | Carver | Cass | Chippewa | Chisago | Clay | Clearwater | Cook | Cottonwood | Crow Wing | Dakota | Dodge | Douglas | Faribault | Fillmore | Freeborn | Goodhue | Grant | Hennepin | Houston | Hubbard | Isanti | Itasca | Jackson | Kanabec | Kandiyohi | Kittson | Koochiching | Lac qui Parle | Lake | Lake of the Woods | Le Sueur | Lincoln | Lyon | McLeod | Mahnomen | Marshall | Martin | Meeker | Mille Lacs | Morrison | Mower | Murray | Nicollet | Nobles | Norman | Olmsted | Otter Tail | Pennington | Pine | Pipestone | Polk | Pope | Ramsey | Red Lake | Redwood | Renville | Rice | Rock | Roseau | St. Louis | Scott | Sherburne | Sibley | Stearns | Steele | Stevens | Swift | Todd | Traverse | Wabasha | Wadena | Waseca | Washington | Watonwan | Wilkin | Winona | Wright | Yellow Medicine List of Minnesota counties: Minnesota counties Aitkin County Anoka County Becker County Beltrami County Benton County Big Stone County Blue Earth County Brown County Carlton County Carver County Cass County Chippewa County Chisago County Clay County Clearwater County Cook County Cottonwood County Crow Wing County Dakota County Dodge County Douglas... Aitkin County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Anoka County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Becker County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Beltrami County is a county located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Benton County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Big Stone County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Blue Earth County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Brown County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Carlton County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Carver County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Cass County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Chippewa County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Chisago County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Clearwater County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Cook County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Cottonwood County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Crow Wing County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Dakota County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Dodge County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Douglas County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Faribault County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Fillmore County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Freeborn County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Goodhue County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Grant County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Hennepin County is a county located in the state of Minnesota, named in honor of the 17th-century French explorer Louis Hennepin. ... Houston County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Hubbard County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Isanti County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Itasca County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Jackson County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Kanabec County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Kandiyohi County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Kittson County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Koochiching County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Lac qui Parle County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Lake County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Lake of the Woods County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Le Sueur County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Lincoln County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Lyon County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Mahnomen County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Mahnomen County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Martin County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... McLeod County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Meeker County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Mille Lacs County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Morrison County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Mower County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Murray County is a county located in the state of Minnesota, United States. ... Nicollet County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Nobles County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Norman County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Olmsted County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Otter Tail County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Pennington County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Pine County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Pipestone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Polk County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Pope County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Ramsey County [2] is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Red Lake County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Redwood County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Renville County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Rice County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Rock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Roseau County is a county located in the state of Minnesota, United States. ... St. ... Scott County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Sherburne County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Sibley County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Stearns County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Steele County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Stevens County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Swift County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Todd County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Traverse County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Wabasha County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Wadena County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... Waseca County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Washington County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Watonwan County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Wilkin County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Winona County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Wright County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ... Yellow Medicine County is a county located in the state of Minnesota. ...