Mahnomen County, Administrative county in Minnesota, United States.
Mahnomen County spans 583 square miles across Minnesota, featuring low rolling hills, numerous lakes, and wooded areas in its eastern section.
The county was formed from the eastern portion of Norman County on December 27, 1906, with its name derived from an Ojibwe word meaning wild rice.
The population of Mahnomen County reflects a balanced distribution between White residents at 42.1 percent and Native American residents at 41.7 percent.
Three major roadways serve Mahnomen County: U.S. Highway 59 and Minnesota State Highways 113 and 200, connecting residents to neighboring regions.
Mahnomen County stands as the only county in Minnesota situated entirely within the White Earth Indian Reservation, integrating reservation governance.
Location: Minnesota
Inception: December 27, 1906
Capital city: Mahnomen
Shares border with: Polk County, Becker County, Clearwater County, Norman County
Website: http://co.mahnomen.mn.us
GPS coordinates: 47.33000,-95.81000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:26
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Buffalo River State Park
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Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge
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Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
36.2 km
Paul Bunyan State Forest
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Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge
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Church of St. Peter-Catholic
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Mahnomen County Courthouse
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Norman County Courthouse
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