Pennington County, County in northern Minnesota, United States
Pennington County encompasses 618 square miles of agricultural land with rolling hills and contains the intersection of Red Lake River and Thief River.
The county received its name from railroad executive Edmund Pennington and was officially established as an administrative division on November 23, 1910.
Residents of Pennington County maintain agricultural traditions through local markets and community events that connect the rural populations across multiple towns.
The county government center in Thief River Falls provides administrative services, including health programs coordinated with neighboring Red Lake County.
The county features distinct savanna soil formations that differentiate its agricultural characteristics from other regions throughout Minnesota.
Location: Minnesota
Inception: November 23, 1910
Capital city: Thief River Falls
Shares border with: Marshall County, Red Lake County, Beltrami County, Clearwater County, Polk County
Website: http://co.pennington.mn.us
GPS coordinates: 48.07000,-96.04000
Latest update: March 21, 2025 10:15
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