Antenna structures in Brown County, Minnesota
At a glance
Brown County, Minnesota has 32 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them marked constructed. That is the 52nd-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 0.80% of the state's 3,995. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1023891 near New Ulm at 123 m (403 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Brown County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
With 32 registrations, Brown County ranks 52nd of 87 counties in Minnesota; Hennepin County leads the state with 261. The average registered overall height here is 67 m, about 13% below the Minnesota average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 123 m, is about 83% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Brown County?
The most common filed structure type in Brown County is tower (code TOWER), with 11 registrations (34.4%). It is followed by lattice tower (8) and pole (5). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 23 constructed, 4 canceled, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 1 dismantled and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Brown County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Brown County, with 5 of the 32. The next largest are Alltel Communications, LLC (3), Alltel Corporation (3) and INGSTAD BROTHERS BROADCASTING, LLC (2). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Brown County have registered structures?
Registrations in Brown County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are New Ulm (10), Sleepy Eye (6), Springfield (5), Hanska (4) and St. James (2).
Every registration
All 32 structures in Brown County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Ulm · 1023891 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Sleepy Eye · 1024127 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Springfield · 1027537 | 118 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Evan · 1266365 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Hanska · 1334665 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | New Ulm · 1024126 | 100 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | New Ulm · 1011113 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Cobden · 1220078 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Hanska · 1220084 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | New Ulm · 1057260 | 88 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Sleepy Eye · 1024293 | 86 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Springfield · 1022972 | 85 m | Silo | Constructed |
| 13 | Springfield · 1222161 | 82 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | St. James · 1326402 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 15 | St. James · 1328231 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Comfrey · 1274753 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Hanska · 1325999 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Sleepy Eye · 1238629 | 75 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Essig · 1221126 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Sleepy Eye · 1292490 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | New Ulm · 1236267 | 49 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 22 | Sleepy Eye · 1027637 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 23 | Springfield · 1023912 | 43 m | Building | Dismantled |
| 24 | Sleepy Eye · 1262618 | 40 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 25 | Springfield · 1206835 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Comfrey · 1262593 | 31 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 27 | New Ulm · 1297473 | 26 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 28 | Hanska · 1226432 | 20 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 29 | New Ulm · 1299798 | 13 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 30 | New Ulm · 1299800 | 13 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 31 | New Ulm · 1299799 | 12 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 32 | New Ulm · 1330225 | 11 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Brown County, MN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 32 registered antenna structures in Brown County, Minnesota, 23 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 Brown County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Brown County is registration 1023891, a guyed tower near New Ulm at 123 m (403 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Brown County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Brown County (5), followed by Alltel Communications, LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Brown County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (11 of 32 registrations), then lattice tower (8).
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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 Brown County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/county/brown-county (data as of October 13, 2026).