Antenna structures in Blue Earth County, Minnesota
At a glance
Blue Earth County, Minnesota has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them marked constructed. That is the 36th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 0.93% of the state's 3,995. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1220367 near Lake Crystal at 262 m (860 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Blue Earth County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
With 37 registrations, Blue Earth County ranks 36th of 87 counties in Minnesota; Hennepin County leads the state with 261. The average registered overall height here is 100 m, about 29% above the Minnesota average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 262 m, is about 2.6 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Blue Earth County?
The most common filed structure type in Blue Earth County is tower (code TOWER), with 18 registrations (48.6%). It is followed by guyed tower (9) and lattice tower (3). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 25 constructed, 7 dismantled, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 1 terminated and 1 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Blue Earth County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Blue Earth County, with 5 of the 37. The next largest are Subarctic Realty, LLC (4), American Towers LLC (2) and BRUENDER, JOHN R DBA = BRUENDER COMMUNICATIONS TOWER (2). 22 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
- Alltel Corporation · 5
- Subarctic Realty, LLC · 4
- American Towers LLC · 2
- BRUENDER, JOHN R DBA = BRUENDER COMMUNICATIONS TOWER · 2
- CC VIII Operating, LLC · 2
- Centerpointe Communications - Keith Cendrick · 2
- Consolidated Communications of Minnesota Company, LLC · 2
- MANKATO STATE UNIVERSITY DBA = KMSU RADIO · 2
Which places in Blue Earth County have registered structures?
Registrations in Blue Earth County list 13 different city or place names. The most frequent are Mankato (17), Lake Crystal (4), Mapleton (4), Skyline (2) and Eagle Lake (2).
Every registration
All 37 structures in Blue Earth County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Crystal · 1220367 | 262 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Blue Earth · 1253931 | 163 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Mapleton · 1260632 | 163 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Mankato · 1024463 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Lake Crystal · 1024120 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Skyline · 1246168 | 146 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Mankato · 1023783 | 146 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Lake Crystal · 1054490 | 137 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 9 | Mankato · 1256999 | 131 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Mankato · 1023074 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 11 | Eagle Lake · 1225170 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 12 | Eagle Lake · 1226293 | 108 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Lake Crystal · 1299619 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Mapleton · 1231485 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 15 | Mapleton · 1231948 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Mankato · 1054294 | 98 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 17 | Garden City · 1220071 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Mapleton · 1234655 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Mankato · 1024297 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Minnesota Lake · 1060794 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Amboy · 1060792 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Good Thunder · 1254304 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Janesville · 1265379 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Mankato · 1025249 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 25 | Mankato · 1241428 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Mankato · 1023467 | 72 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Mankato · 1024511 | 68 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 28 | Mankato · 1024680 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 29 | Mankato · 1051375 | 61 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Constructed |
| 30 | Markato · 1060832 | 61 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Constructed |
| 31 | Mankato · 1060833 | 61 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Constructed |
| 32 | Skyline · 1324536 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 33 | Mankato · 1236925 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Mankato · 1239762 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Madison Lake · 1266764 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Mankato · 1023906 | 53 m | Tank | Dismantled |
| 37 | Mankato · 1058523 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Blue Earth County, MN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 37 registered antenna structures in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, 25 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Blue Earth County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Blue Earth County is registration 1220367, a guyed tower near Lake Crystal at 262 m (860 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Blue Earth County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Blue Earth County (5), followed by Subarctic Realty, LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Blue Earth County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (18 of 37 registrations), then guyed tower (9).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Blue Earth County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/county/blue-earth-county (data as of October 13, 2026).