Antenna structures in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
At a glance
Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them marked constructed. That is the 51st-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 0.83% of the state's 3,995. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1009340 near Granite Falls at 150 m (493 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Yellow Medicine County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
With 33 registrations, Yellow Medicine County ranks 51st of 87 counties in Minnesota; Hennepin County leads the state with 261. The average registered overall height here is 69 m, about 11% below the Minnesota average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 150 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Yellow Medicine County?
The most common filed structure type in Yellow Medicine County is tower (code TOWER), with 16 registrations (48.5%). It is followed by lattice tower (5) and guyed tower (4). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 25 constructed, 3 canceled, 2 dismantled, 2 terminated and 1 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Yellow Medicine County?
Minnesota, State of holds the most registrations in Yellow Medicine County, with 7 of the 33. The next largest are Alltel Corporation (4), MINNESOTA VALLEY TELEVISION IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION DBA = MVTV (3) and SWWC Service Cooperative (2). 17 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Yellow Medicine County have registered structures?
Registrations in Yellow Medicine County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Canby (11), Granite Falls (8), Clarkfield (4), Echo (2) and Taunton (2).
Every registration
All 33 structures in Yellow Medicine County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Granite Falls · 1009340 | 150 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Echo · 1257748 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Clarkfield · 1278741 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Canby · 1278762 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Clarkfield · 1279869 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Montevideo · 1055094 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Granite Falls · 1055026 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Granite Falls · 1031585 | 98 m | Structure type 2TOWER | Constructed |
| 9 | Granite Falls · 1031586 | 98 m | Structure type 2TOWER | Constructed |
| 10 | Taunton · 1327114 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 11 | Taunton · 1331031 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | St. Leo · 1296427 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 13 | Wegdahl · 1063851 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Clarkfield · 1252910 | 85 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Clarkfield · 1238791 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Belview · 1244680 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Hanley Falls · 1309294 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Canby · 1024508 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 19 | Canby · 1009333 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 20 | Canby · 1275857 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Canby · 1313816 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Granite Falls · 1288402 | 46 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Granite Falls · 1264734 | 40 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 24 | Porter · 1262612 | 40 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 25 | Canby · 1015740 | 38 m | Tank | Terminated |
| 26 | Canby · 1023913 | 38 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 27 | Canby · 1255613 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Echo · 1280927 | 34 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 29 | Canby · 1275785 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Canby · 1258618 | 22 m | Silo | Constructed |
| 31 | Granite Falls · 1243234 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Canby · 1250054 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Granite Falls · 1251843 | 8 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Yellow Medicine County, MN?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 33 registered antenna structures in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, 25 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 Yellow Medicine County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Yellow Medicine County is registration 1009340, a guyed tower near Granite Falls at 150 m (493 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Yellow Medicine County?
Minnesota, State of holds the most registrations in Yellow Medicine County (7), followed by Alltel Corporation (4).
What kind of towers are in Yellow Medicine County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (16 of 33 registrations), then lattice tower (5).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/county/yellow-medicine-county (data as of October 20, 2026).