Wilkin County, County seat in western Minnesota, United States
The county extends across 751 square miles of agricultural land with low rolling hills near the North Dakota border along the Red River Valley.
Named after Colonel Alexander Wilkin, the county underwent two name changes from Toombs County to Andy Johnson County before receiving its current designation in 1868.
The Sheriff of Wilkin County performs multiple roles, including law enforcement duties, search operations, coroner responsibilities, and court proceedings administration for the local community.
The Wilkin County Courthouse in Breckenridge maintains regular operations from Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM for administrative services.
The county maintains a 21-bed jail facility and establishes protection contracts with six different towns within its jurisdiction for local law enforcement services.
Location: Minnesota
Inception: March 6, 1868
Capital city: Breckenridge
Shares border with: Clay County, Traverse County, Otter Tail County, Grant County, Richland County
Website: http://co.wilkin.mn.us
GPS coordinates: 46.36000,-96.47000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:20
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