Antenna structures in Pennington County, Minnesota
At a glance
Pennington County, Minnesota has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them marked constructed. That is the 78th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 0.45% of the state's 3,995. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1024634 near Thief River Falls at 152 m (497 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Pennington County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
With 18 registrations, Pennington County ranks 78th 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 54% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Pennington County?
The most common filed structure type in Pennington County is tower (code TOWER), with 6 registrations (33.3%). It is followed by lattice tower (5) and guyed tower (2). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 11 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 1 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 Pennington County?
Rural Cellular Corporation holds the most registrations in Pennington County, with 6 of the 18. The next largest are Minnesota, State of (3), CCATT LLC (2) and IOWA CITY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. (2). 5 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Pennington County have registered structures?
Registrations in Pennington County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Thief River Falls (14), High Landing (1), Plummer (1), Goodridge (1) and St. Hilaire (1).
Every registration
All 18 structures in Pennington County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thief River Falls · 1024634 | 152 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 2 | Thief River Falls · 1029551 | 151 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Thief River Falls · 1023322 | 148 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Thief River Falls · 1025597 | 117 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Thief River Falls · 1020183 | 113 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Thief River Falls · 1332838 | 111 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | High Landing · 1257105 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Thief River Falls · 1312373 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Plummer · 1281047 | 101 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 10 | Thief River Falls · 1021984 | 99 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 11 | Thief River Falls · 1304439 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 12 | Goodridge · 1297312 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Thief River Falls · 1241937 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | St. Hilaire · 1307383 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Thief River Falls · 1024854 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Thief River Falls · 1253863 | 59 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 17 | Thief River Falls · 1307479 | 46 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | Thief River Falls · 1296890 | 35 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Pennington County, MN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 18 registered antenna structures in Pennington County, Minnesota, 11 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 Pennington County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Pennington County is registration 1024634, a structure near Thief River Falls at 152 m (497 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Pennington County?
Rural Cellular Corporation holds the most registrations in Pennington County (6), followed by Minnesota, State of (3).
What kind of towers are in Pennington County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (6 of 18 registrations), then lattice tower (5).
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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 Pennington County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/county/pennington-county (data as of October 13, 2026).