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Benton County, Minnesota

Benton County, Minnesota
Seal of Benton County, Minnesota
Seal
Map of Minnesota highlighting Benton County
Location in the U.S. state of Minnesota
Map of the United States highlighting Minnesota
Minnesota's location in the U.S.
Founded October 27, 1849 (created)
1850 (organized)
Named for Thomas Hart Benton
Seat Foley
Largest city Sauk Rapids
Area
 • Total 413 sq mi (1,070 km2)
 • Land 408 sq mi (1,057 km2)
 • Water 4.8 sq mi (12 km2), 1.2%
Population (est.)
 • (2015) 39,710
 • Density 94/sq mi (36/km²)
Congressional district 6th
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.co.benton.mn.us
Foley, 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