US Counties

Rice County is just an hour south of the Twin Cities. Faribault and Northfield are the big players here, each with its own unique vibe.

Rock County sits in the extreme southwest corner of the state. It’s located right where Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota meet.

Roseau County is in the northwest corner of Minnesota close to Canada. The town of Roseau is known for two things: hockey and snowmobiles.

Scott County is just southwest of the Twin Cities. Shakopee is home to Valleyfair, the largest amusement park in the Upper Midwest.

Sherburne County sits in central Minnesota. The county’s growing fast, attracting folks who want easy access to the Twin Cities.

Sibley County sits in the south-central part of Minnesota, about an hour’s drive southwest of the Twin Cities. It’s farm country here.

St. Louis County is a massive stretch of land in northeastern Minnesota. It borders Lake Superior all the way to the Canadian border.

Stearns County is in central Minnesota and is one of the larger counties. St. Cloud is the county seat and is a hub on the Mississippi River.

Steele County is south of the Twin Cities. It’s mostly flat farmland. Owatonna, the county seat, is where most of the action happens.

Stevens County sits in west-central Minnesota, northwest of Minneapolis. It’s farm country with fields of corn, soybeans, and wheat.

Swift County is a small piece of western Minnesota that often flies under the radar. It’s just a couple hours west of the Twin Cities.

In the heart of central Minnesota lies Todd County. The county’s history is deeply rooted in agriculture, with plenty of dairy farms.

Traverse County is in the west bordering South Dakota. It’s sparsely populated, with fewer than 3,500 residents spread across the area.

Southeast Minnesota is home to Wabasha County. It’s where the Mississippi River flows wide and lazy. It’s not a big county in size.

In the heart of central Minnesota lies Wadena County. It’s not a flashy county, but it’s got soul. It has two state forests and agriculture.