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Becker County, Minnesota

Becker County, Minnesota
Map of Minnesota highlighting Becker County
Location in the U.S. state of Minnesota
Map of the United States highlighting Minnesota
Minnesota's location in the U.S.
Founded March 18, 1858 (created)
1871 (organized)
Named for George Loomis Becker
Seat Detroit Lakes
Largest city Detroit Lakes
Area
 • Total 1,445 sq mi (3,743 km2)
 • Land 1,315 sq mi (3,406 km2)
 • Water 130 sq mi (337 km2), 9.0%
Population (est.)
 • (2015) 33,386
 • Density 25/sq mi (10/km²)
Congressional district 7th
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.co.becker.mn.us
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Climate chart ()
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Source: The Weather Channel
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel
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