Antenna structures in Norman County, Minnesota
At a glance
Norman County, Minnesota has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them marked constructed. That is the 82nd-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 0.40% of the state's 3,995. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1243867 near Ada at 152 m (500 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Norman County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
With 16 registrations, Norman County ranks 82nd of 87 counties in Minnesota; Hennepin County leads the state with 261. The average registered overall height here is 98 m, about 27% above the Minnesota average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about 55% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Norman County?
The most common filed structure type in Norman County is tower (code TOWER), with 6 registrations (37.5%). It is followed by lattice tower (3) and guyed tower (2). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 10 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 2 dismantled 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 Norman County?
Minnesota, State of and R&J Broadcasting, Inc. hold the most registrations in Norman County, 3 each of the 16. Other owners include Rural Cellular Corporation (2), CCATT LLC (1) and Great Plains Tower Properties, LLP (1). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Norman County have registered structures?
Registrations in Norman County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Ada (7), Twin Valley (2), Halstad (2), Flaming (1) and Ranum (1).
Every registration
All 16 structures in Norman County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ada · 1243867 | 152 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 2 | Twin Valley · 1020157 | 143 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Ada · 1029407 | 120 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Ada · 1271096 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 5 | Ada · 1278564 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Flaming · 1282395 | 107 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 7 | Ranum · 1205724 | 99 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 8 | Flom · 1207311 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | Halstad · 1276747 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Ada · 1028588 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Halstad · 1217851 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Twin Valley · 1325600 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Ada · 1056215 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | Lockhart · 1023321 | 73 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 15 | Ada · 1024471 | 66 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 16 | Gary · 1312264 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Norman County, MN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 16 registered antenna structures in Norman County, Minnesota, 10 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 Norman County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Norman County is registration 1243867, a monopole near Ada at 152 m (500 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Norman County?
Minnesota, State of and R&J Broadcasting, Inc. are tied for the most registrations in Norman County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in Norman County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (6 of 16 registrations), then lattice tower (3).
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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 Norman County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/county/norman-county (data as of October 13, 2026).