Polk County, MN

County in Northwest MN

Polk County, population 31,416, is a very progressive, ag-based county located in northwest Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture it has ranked No. 1 in three areas of crop production — spring wheat, dry beans and sugarbeets. The county hosts two of American Crystal Sugar Company’s processing plants, the University of Minnesota-Crookston and Northland Community Technical College (East Grand Forks) campuses, the Glacial Ridge National Wildlife and Rydell National Wildlife refuges, two county park-campgrounds, and several very popular recreational lakes. County operations and services are provided by about 300 of the very finest employees. The governing board is the five-member Polk County Board of Commissioners.

Sponsors of Polk County, MN


Since the founding of our communities, organizations, businesses and citizens have stepped forward to build and serve their community. Click on any of the logos below to learn about those who made this website possible! If you would like to learn about becoming a sponsor CLICK HERE!

Towns of Polk County, MN


The small towns of the Midwest are rich in history and a great way of life! Below you can visit and learn about the small towns we call home! Towns that have their name highlighted have become FEATURED TOWNS. Businesses/organizations from these towns have stepped forward as SPONSORS enabling us to include (or will include as acquired) stories and website links to ALL their community organizations (chambers, groups and departments, etc.), stories and website links to ALL their points of interest, annual festivals/events and stories done about their citizens, veterans and faith community. To learn how to become a featured town CLICK HERE!

Businesses of Polk County, MN


The businesses of our towns are truly the lifeblood of each community, click on any businesses below to learn about them, to learn how to add your business to your town and county page CLICK HERE!