Becker County

Becker County is an administrative county in Minnesota covering roughly 1,450 square miles of rolling terrain dotted with forests and lakes throughout. Detroit Lakes serves as the county seat in the heart of this geographically diverse area.

The county was established in 1858 and named after George Loomis Becker, a politician who left his congressional seat when Minnesota achieved statehood. This founding reflected the state's administrative expansion during the mid-1800s.

The White Earth Nation's reservation presence shapes the community's identity and local events throughout the area. You can experience this influence in the region's cultural spaces and seasonal celebrations.

U.S. Highway 10 and U.S. Highway 59 cut through the county, connecting you to other towns and regions throughout Minnesota. Driving is the most practical way to explore and move around the area.

The region holds hundreds of lakes that support water activities like fishing and boating alongside agricultural lands spread throughout the area. This mix creates a landscape where recreation and farming coexist.

Location: Minnesota

Inception: March 18, 1858

Capital city: Detroit Lakes

Shares border with: Mahnomen County, Otter Tail County, Clearwater County, Hubbard County, Wadena County, Norman County, Clay County

Website: http://co.becker.mn.us

GPS coordinates: 46.93000,-95.67000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:31