Polk County, Administrative county in northwestern Minnesota, United States
The county stretches across 1,997 square miles of terrain, featuring rolling hills, agricultural lands, and waterways along the North Dakota border.
Named after President James Knox Polk, the county was established by the Minnesota Legislature in 1858 and formally organized in 1872 with Crookston as capital.
The population of 31,192 residents maintains strong agricultural traditions through local farming practices and community events throughout the townships and municipalities.
The county provides governmental services through departments located in Crookston, including property tax administration, law enforcement, and public health programs.
The Red River forms a natural border between Polk County and North Dakota, creating fertile soil conditions that support extensive agricultural production.
Location: Minnesota
Inception: July 20, 1858
Capital city: Crookston
Shares border with: Marshall County, Norman County, Mahnomen County, Red Lake County, Pennington County, Clearwater County, Traill County, Grand Forks County
Website: http://co.polk.mn.us
GPS coordinates: 47.77000,-96.40000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:20
Alerus Center
54.1 km
North Dakota Mill and Elevator
52.5 km
Greater Grand Forks Greenway
50 km
Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge
8.6 km
Sorlie Memorial Bridge
50.1 km
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
14.2 km
Red River State Recreation Area
50.8 km
Metropolitan Opera House
50 km
United Lutheran Church
49.9 km
St. Michael's Church
50.9 km
Dr. Henry Wheeler House
49.7 km
First National Bank
50.2 km
Grand Forks City Hall
50.5 km
Church of St. Peter-Catholic
4.4 km
Washington School
50.8 km
Clearwater Evangelical Lutheran Church
50 km
Red Lake County Courthouse
15.9 km
Grand Forks County Courthouse
50 km
Thomas D. Campbell House
48.9 km
Thief River Falls Public Library
42 km
Ronald N. Davies Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
50.3 km
Harriet and Thomas Beare House
49.6 km
Odd Fellows Block
50.1 km
Oxford House
53.1 km
Grand Forks Woolen Mills
50.5 km
R.S. Blome Granitoid Pavement in Grand Forks
50.3 km
New Hampshire Apartments
50.3 km
J. Nelson Kelly House
49.5 kmReviews
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