Polk County

MyTownView tracks 15 municipalities in Polk County, Minnesota. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

15Municipalities
30,705Residents
41Articles
$56,068Avg. Median Income
$113,600Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 23Waiting for a mentor: SophieMentorApr 22Minnesota Crookston's late surge earns split with DragonsCrookstonApr 22This 2-mile Minnesota boardwalk trail takes you through a hidden bird sanctuary most people drive pastTrailApr 21This hiking trail in northern Minnesota was voted the best in the country by USA TODAY readersTrailApr 17Minnesota Wild make major trade for young wingerWingerApr 15Mark FisherFisherApr 13Paul Francis FisherFisherApr 10Minnesota Wild Sign Highly-Touted Winger to Entry-Level DealWingerApr 6Lois Marie (Fisher) HauserFisherApr 4Citizen science trail camera project studies winter tick impacts on moose in northeast MinnesotaTrailMar 27Proposed off-highway vehicle bill sparks debate over trail access and environmental protectionsTrailMar 27Minnesota bill could change ATV trail rules across state landsTrailMar 20Portland Trail Blazers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: How to watch streaming live, game preview, oddsTrailMar 19Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail taking next step, secures first land for trailTrailMar 19UWGB coach Kayla Karius faces mentor Dawn Plitzuweit in March MadnessMentor

Rankings in Polk County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1FosstonPolk+7.1%
2East Grand ForksPolk-0.4%
3CrookstonPolk-0.6%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1East Grand ForksPolk3.4 total crimes per 1k
2CrookstonPolk7.8 total crimes per 1k
3FosstonPolk26.2 total crimes per 1k
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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1East Grand ForksPolk0.65%
2CrookstonPolk0.78%
3FosstonPolk0.81%
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Source: Minnesota DOR property tax

Best Fiscal Health

i
Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1East Grand ForksPolk70 / 100
2CrookstonPolk61 / 100
3FosstonPolk59 / 100
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Source: MN Office of the State Auditor

Municipalities

Beltrami

Pop. 72Income $86,250Homes $85,000
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Climax

Pop. 209Income $48,750Homes $113,600
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Crookston

Pop. 7,344Income $54,003Homes $185,600
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East Grand Forks

Pop. 9,028Income $74,618Homes $255,600
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Erskine

Pop. 427Income $32,083Homes $117,100
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Fertile

Pop. 803Income $64,444Homes $129,500
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Fisher

Pop. 396Income $91,438Homes $179,000
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Fosston

Pop. 1,374Income $50,694Homes $151,700
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Gully

Pop. 53Income $40,978Homes $81,800
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Lengby

Pop. 43Income $51,250Homes $60,000
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McIntosh

Pop. 847Income $53,750Homes $103,600
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Mentor

Pop. 131Income $42,143Homes $80,700
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Nielsville

Pop. 102Income $40,313Homes $37,000
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Trail

Pop. 16Income $62,813Homes $32,500
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Winger

Pop. 157Income $47,500Homes $91,300
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