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Big Stone County, Minnesota

Big Stone County, Minnesota
Map of Minnesota highlighting Big Stone County
Location in the U.S. state of Minnesota
Map of the United States highlighting Minnesota
Minnesota's location in the U.S.
Founded February 20, 1862 (created)
1874 (organized)
Named for Big Stone Lake
Seat Ortonville
Largest city Ortonville
Area
 • Total 528 sq mi (1,368 km2)
 • Land 499 sq mi (1,292 km2)
 • Water 29 sq mi (75 km2), 5.5%
Population (est.)
 • (2016) 5,050
 • Density 11/sq mi (4/km²)
Congressional district 7th
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.bigstonecounty.org
Ortonville, Minnesota
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Source: The Weather Channel

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