Antenna structures in Wadena County, Minnesota
At a glance
Wadena County, Minnesota has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them marked constructed. That is the 63rd-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 0.70% of the state's 3,995. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1217376 near Nimrod City at 184 m (604 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Wadena County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
With 28 registrations, Wadena County ranks 63rd of 87 counties in Minnesota; Hennepin County leads the state with 261. The average registered overall height here is 93 m, about 20% above the Minnesota average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 184 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Wadena County?
The most common filed structure type in Wadena County is tower (code TOWER), with 13 registrations (46.4%). It is followed by guyed tower (5) and lattice tower (4). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 22 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed) 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 Wadena County?
Rural Cellular Corporation holds the most registrations in Wadena County, with 4 of the 28. The next largest are American Towers LLC (3), D & E Enterprises (3) and HBI Radio Brainerd/Wadena, LLC (3). 11 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Wadena County have registered structures?
Registrations in Wadena County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Wadena (6), Sebeka (5), Menahga (4), Aldrich (4) and Staples (4).
Every registration
All 28 structures in Wadena County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nimrod City · 1217376 | 184 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 2 | Nimrod · 1201510 | 183 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Bluegrass · 1016894 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Wadena · 1031884 | 151 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Verndale · 1020150 | 145 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Menahga · 1031163 | 124 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Verndale · 1024527 | 113 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Sebeka · 1266128 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Aldrich · 1016893 | 103 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Wadena · 1216042 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Menahga · 1308247 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Menahga · 1269948 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Sebeka · 1254562 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Menahga · 1227924 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Sebeka · 1027975 | 86 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Wadena · 1030315 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Wadena · 1222613 | 82 m | Guyed tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Constructed |
| 18 | Wadena · 1232226 | 82 m | Guyed tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 19 | Staples · 1230216 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Sebeka · 1301460 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 21 | Sebeka · 1201861 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 22 | Aldrich · 1224970 | 61 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Aldrich · 1224972 | 61 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 24 | Aldrich · 1224983 | 61 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Wadena · 1311490 | 57 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Staples · 1065492 | 26 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Staples · 1065692 | 26 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Staples · 1330224 | 11 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Wadena County, MN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 28 registered antenna structures in Wadena County, Minnesota, 22 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 Wadena County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Wadena County is registration 1217376, a structure near Nimrod City at 184 m (604 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Wadena County?
Rural Cellular Corporation holds the most registrations in Wadena County (4), followed by American Towers LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Wadena County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (13 of 28 registrations), then guyed 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 Wadena County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/county/wadena-county (data as of October 13, 2026).