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Grant County
Grant County is located in west central Minnesota and encompasses a terrain of low rolling hills dotted with lakes and agricultural land. The county was created in 1868 and named after the Civil War General and eighteenth President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. The 2021 census reported 6,050 residents living in the county.
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Nobles County
Nobles County is located in southwestern Minnesota and is part of the Buffalo Ridge geological structure. A significant amount of Nobles County's historical character is preserved, while the county has evolved into a remarkably diverse community. The 2021 census reported 22,183 residents living in Nobles County.
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Paynesville Area
Paynesville, located in the heart of Central Minnesota, is a rural, vibrant, and growing community with strong schools, a robust business base, and excellent access to medical and health services. According to the 2022 census, Paynesville has a population of 2,430 residents.
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Redwood County
Redwood County is in Southwest Minnesota. Redwood is known as an area where progress and growth are firmly grounded in history. There is a wealth of heritage and scenic beauty along the Redwood River, which feeds into the fertile Minnesota River Valley in Redwood County. Redwood County had 15,361 residents reported in the 2022 census.​
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Alexandria Area
Alexandria, located in the heart of West Central Minnesota, has breathtaking clear blue lakes, serene countryside, and a rapidly growing community. Hard-working residents, close-knit communities, and scenic countryside are some of the area’s unique characteristics. The 2021 census reported 13,705 residents living in Alexandria.
Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls, located in west central Minnesota, is a picturesque town with clean lakes and wooded areas. The city is located in Otter Tail County, has a total area of about 15 square miles, and is near the North Dakota border. Family-oriented communities and small, yet serene landscapes are some of the area’s unique characteristics. The 2021 census reported 14,119 residents living in Fergus Falls.
Ortonville
Ortonville is a city in Big Stone County at the southern tip of Big Stone Lake, along the border of South Dakota. The community has many strong features including an amazing 18-hole golf course,
booming lake economy, hometown feel, top scale health care system, and real estate opportunities that are growing every day.
City of Warren
Warren is in the Northwest corner of Minnesota, named for Charles H. Warren, a railroad official. With a population of 1,600 residents, agriculture continues to hold a predominate role in its local economy.
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