Guyed tower 1289946 — Fergus Falls, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1289946 — guyed tower near Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1289946 is a 42 m (138 ft) guyed tower near Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 19, 2014. It is registered to Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., A Division of MDU Resources Group, Inc., which holds 31 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1289946 |
| Unique system identifier | 2689375 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 19, 2014 |
| Registration issued | Dec 19, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-AGL-7394-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., A Division of MDU Resources Group, Inc.
Bismarck, ND · FRN 0002651032
Holds 31 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 723 West Fir Ave.
- City
- Fergus Falls
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56537
- County
- Otter Tail County
- County FIPS
- 27111
- Coordinates
- 46.29633, -96.08808
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Tansem, MN · 1049364336 m
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- Tansem, MN · 1253740218 m
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
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- Erhard, MN · 1025580168 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1289946 compared with others?
At 42 m, structure 1289946 is about half of the 90 m average across the 101 structures registered in Otter Tail County. It is about half of the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 39% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 38 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 42 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 384 m, which puts the top of the structure 426 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1289946, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, at coordinates 46.29633, -96.08808, with the site address filed as "723 West Fir Ave.". Otter Tail County has 101 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 88 of them are marked constructed. Minnesota as a whole has 3,995 registrations, the 21st-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Tansem, MN · 1049364, a guyed tower at 336 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1289946 on Dec 19, 2013. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1289946?
The FCC record lists Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., A Division of MDU Resources Group, Inc. of Bismarck, ND as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002651032. Across the registry it holds 31 structure registrations, including 2 in Minnesota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (14 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-AGL-7394-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1289946?
Its registered overall height above ground is 42 m (138 ft), and 426 m (1,398 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1289946?
The registered owner is Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., A Division of MDU Resources Group, Inc., which holds 31 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1289946?
It is located near Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota at 723 West Fir Ave. (46.29633, -96.08808). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 19, 2014.
What type of structure is 1289946?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Otter Tail County, MN?
Otter Tail County has 101 FCC-registered antenna structures, 88 of them constructed — the 5th-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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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 structure 1289946, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/fergus-falls-1289946 (data as of October 13, 2026).