Antenna structures in Lake County, Minnesota
At a glance
Lake County, Minnesota has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them marked constructed. That is the 39th-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 1286086 near Ely at 137 m (449 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Lake County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
With 37 registrations, Lake County ranks 39th of 87 counties in Minnesota; Hennepin County leads the state with 261. The average registered overall height here is 92 m, about 19% above the Minnesota average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 137 m, is about 48% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Lake County?
The most common filed structure type in Lake County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 13 registrations (35.1%). It is followed by guyed tower (10) and tower (7). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 27 constructed, 5 canceled, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 1 terminated and 1 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Lake County?
Minnesota, State of holds the most registrations in Lake County, with 13 of the 37. The next largest are American Towers LLC (7), SBA Towers IX, LLC (3) and Tillman Infrastructure, LLC (3). 13 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Lake County have registered structures?
Registrations in Lake County list 16 different city or place names. The most frequent are Two Harbors (8), Silver Bay (7), Isabella (5), Ely (3) and Finland (2).
Every registration
All 37 structures in Lake County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ely · 1270604 | 143 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Isabella · 1282313 | 143 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 3 | Fall Lake · 1327386 | 137 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 4 | Ely · 1286086 | 137 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Finland · 1319896 | 137 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 6 | Duluth · 1030388 | 131 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Two Harbors · 1052988 | 127 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Larsmont · 1273837 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Two Harbors · 1284926 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Silver · 1280959 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Isabella · 1288839 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Whyte · 1278448 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Stoney River Twnship · 1279861 | 107 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 14 | Babbit · 1288205 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Beaver Bay Township · 1288737 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Schroeder · 1278446 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Silver Bay · 1271667 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Two Harbors · 1321623 | 104 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Silver Bay · 1018634 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Two Harbors · 1221894 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Isabella · 1023196 | 92 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Isabella · 1024218 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Two Harbors · 1236248 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Silver Bay · 1030386 | 67 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Ely · 1210037 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 26 | Fall Lake Township · 1279432 | 67 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 27 | Fall Lake Township · 1287288 | 67 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Isabella · 1215667 | 63 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 29 | Silver Bay · 1321637 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 30 | Finland · 1302205 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Silver Bay · 1261186 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 32 | Two Harbor · 1320460 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 33 | Silver Bay · 1255578 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Two Harbors · 1023197 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 35 | Two Harbors · 1307964 | 56 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Two Harbors · 1323190 | 14 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Silver Bay · 1296073 | 11 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Lake County, MN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 37 registered antenna structures in Lake County, Minnesota, 27 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 Lake County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Lake County is registration 1286086, a guyed tower near Ely at 137 m (449 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Lake County?
Minnesota, State of holds the most registrations in Lake County (13), followed by American Towers LLC (7).
What kind of towers are in Lake County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (13 of 37 registrations), then guyed tower (10).
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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 Lake County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/county/lake-county (data as of October 13, 2026).