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Population (2020 Census)5,706,494
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Minnesota at a Glance
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CapitalSaint Paul.webp){kind=icon}
Largest CityMinneapolis.webp){kind=icon}
Counties87.webp){kind=icon}
Land Area79,626.68 sq mi.webp){kind=icon}
Known ForLand of 10,000 Lakes.webp){kind=icon}
Statehood1858.webp){kind=icon}
In This Directory43 county guides
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Choose from the Minnesota county guides below to find community information, local resources and businesses featured in the directory.
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Aitkin CountyAnoka CountyBecker CountyBig Stone CountyBlue Earth CountyCarlton CountyCarver CountyCass CountyChippewa CountyClay CountyClearwater CountyDodge CountyDouglas CountyFillmore CountyGoodhue CountyGrant CountyHennepin CountyHouston CountyIsanti CountyItasca CountyLac qui Parle CountyLe Sueur CountyMower CountyNicollet CountyOlmsted CountyOtter Tail CountyPine CountyPope CountyRice CountySherburne CountySt. Louis CountyStearns CountySteele CountyStevens CountySwift CountyTraverse CountyWabasha CountyWadena CountyWaseca CountyWilkin CountyWinona CountyWright CountyYellow Medicine County
From the North Shore to Bluff Country and the Twin Cities, discover communities across Minnesota.
Featured Counties
Anoka CountyAnoka's early growth was connected to the Rum and Mississippi rivers, with logging activity in the 1840s and a sawmill established in 1853. The…
Becker CountyBecker County was established in 1858, and its county seat developed alongside the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway in 1871. The community was…
Blue Earth CountyBlue Earth County was established in 1853, with boundaries reduced later in the decade as neighboring counties took shape. Mankato's position at the river…
Carlton CountyCarlton County was established in 1857, and the City of Carlton has served as its county seat since 1871. Cloquet and the Fond du…
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Anoka CountyAnoka's early growth was connected to the Rum and Mississippi rivers, with logging activity in the 1840s and a sawmill established in 1853. The…
Becker CountyBecker County was established in 1858, and its county seat developed alongside the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway in 1871. The community was…Blue Earth CountyBlue Earth County was established in 1853, with boundaries reduced later in the decade as neighboring counties took shape. Mankato's position at the river…Carlton CountyCarlton County was established in 1857, and the City of Carlton has served as its county seat since 1871. Cloquet and the Fond du…
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State Symbols & Heritage
Nickname State Motto State Bird State Flower State Tree State Fish
The Spirit of Minnesota
Minnesota’s symbols reflect its lakes, forests and northern heritage.
Land of 10,000 Lakes
Lakes and waterways are part of Minnesota’s identity.
L’Étoile du Nord
Star of the North.
Common loon
Minnesota’s state bird.
Showy lady’s slipper
Minnesota’s state flower.
Red pine
Also known as Norway pine, Minnesota’s state tree.
Walleye
Minnesota’s state fish.
A State Unlike Any Other
Minnesota brings together northern forests, prairie landscapes, Lake Superior shoreline, agricultural communities and the Twin Cities. Explore the state through its county guides and local businesses.
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A collection of places, moments, and views from across the state.
Emergency Information
Preparedness information and public safety contacts.
Driver and Vehicle Services
Official driver and vehicle service information.
Postal Services
Postal locations, mailing services and delivery information.
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Answers, contacts, and trusted local resources are always close at hand.
Helpful Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to common questions about living, visiting, working, and doing business locally.
Minnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Its landscapes include northern forests, prairies and the Lake Superior shoreline.
Saint Paul is the state capital. Minneapolis is the largest city.
Use the county list above to open one of the 27 county guides included in this directory.
Start with Minnesota’s official state website or the county resources in your local guide.
Visit Explore Minnesota for destination and trip-planning information.
Use the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for official public safety information.
The Minnesota DNR provides state park, trail and recreation information.
Visit the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs for state programs and contacts.
This guide uses Minnesota news feeds from MPR News, with MinnPost as a backup source.
Visit Minnesota DEED for workforce, employment and economic development information.
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