Antenna structures in Douglas County, Minnesota
At a glance
Douglas County, Minnesota has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, 40 of them marked constructed. That is the 22nd-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 1.3% of the state's 3,995. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1235182 near Alexandria at 138 m (452 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Douglas County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
With 52 registrations, Douglas County ranks 22nd of 87 counties in Minnesota; Hennepin County leads the state with 261. The average registered overall height here is 73 m, roughly in line with the Minnesota average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 138 m, is about 88% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Douglas County?
The most common filed structure type in Douglas County is tower (code TOWER), with 27 registrations (51.9%). It is followed by lattice tower (9) and guyed tower (8). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 40 constructed, 4 dismantled, 4 granted (not yet constructed), 3 canceled 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 Douglas County?
Rural Cellular Corporation holds the most registrations in Douglas County, with 10 of the 52. The next largest are American Towers LLC (6), Leighton Radio Holdings, Inc. (3) and Minnesota, State of (3). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Douglas County have registered structures?
Registrations in Douglas County list 13 different city or place names. The most frequent are Alexandria (28), Garfield (5), Brandon (4), Hoffman (3) and Osakis (3).
Every registration
All 52 structures in Douglas County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandria · 1232495 | 138 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Alexandria · 1235182 | 138 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 3 | Garfield · 1023384 | 138 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Hoffman · 1032026 | 130 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Brandon · 1032810 | 130 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Hoffman · 1033557 | 130 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 7 | Alexandria · 1024619 | 108 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Evansville · 1023806 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Kensington · 1332831 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 10 | Garfield · 1278445 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Hoffman · 1014616 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Osakis · 1214489 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Osakis · 1205773 | 95 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 14 | Brandon · 1219677 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Alexandria · 1222751 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Holmes City · 1030394 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Kensington · 1272238 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Nelson · 1023815 | 89 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Garfield · 1029783 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Alexandria · 1058045 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 21 | Alexandria · 1230916 | 84 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Garfield · 1259658 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Osakis · 1030390 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Carlos · 1293211 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Alexandria · 1325906 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 26 | Alexandria · 1328159 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Alexandria · 1221923 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Alexandria · 1259774 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 29 | Brandon · 1300390 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Alexandria · 1234887 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Alexandria · 1024431 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Alexandrdia · 1238928 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 33 | Miltona · 1208386 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Alexandria · 1212603 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Alexandria · 1287730 | 51 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Alexandria · 1205564 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Alexandria · 1252507 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Alexandria · 1040477 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Alexandria · 1227143 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Alexandria · 1235666 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Alexandria · 1059137 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 42 | Garfield · 1308880 | 47 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 43 | Alexandria · 1293952 | 45 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 44 | Alexandria · 1024667 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 45 | Brandon · 1248527 | 39 m | Tank | Canceled |
| 46 | Alexandria · 1204298 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 47 | Alexandria · 1280894 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 48 | Lowry · 1279333 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 49 | Alexandria · 1298773 | 33 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 50 | Alexandria · 1282762 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Alexandria · 1211114 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 52 | Alexandria · 1313212 | 10 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Douglas County, MN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 52 registered antenna structures in Douglas County, Minnesota, 40 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 Douglas County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Douglas County is registration 1235182, a structure near Alexandria at 138 m (452 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Douglas County?
Rural Cellular Corporation holds the most registrations in Douglas County (10), followed by American Towers LLC (6).
What kind of towers are in Douglas County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (27 of 52 registrations), then lattice 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 Douglas County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/county/douglas-county (data as of October 13, 2026).