Sherburne County, county in Minnesota, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 98,811 inhabitants. The county was created 169 years ago in 1856. Its county seat is Elk River.
There are 1 city/town in Sherburne County, MN. The largest city of Sherburne County is Zimmerman with a population of 6,135.
Located just northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Sherburne County contains a mix of small rural towns and suburban communities. The county seat, Elk River, is situated along the Elk River and is the largest city in Sherburne County. Elk River offers shopping, dining, and recreation opportunities like the Elk River Golf Club and Orono Park.
To the south, the city of Becker sits alongside the Mississippi River and is home to the Sherburne County Generating Plant. Zimmerman and Princeton border Mille Lacs Lake, providing residents and visitors ample opportunities for fishing, swimming, and boating. The town of Big Lake, spanning the lake of the same name, is a growing suburban community.
Further north, smaller towns like Clear Lake and Livonia retain their agricultural heritage and rural character. Orrock Township and Haven Township border the protected wetlands of the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. Though partly suburban, Sherburne County's small towns continue to preserve the area's farming history, natural landscapes, and ties to the mighty Mississippi River.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sherburne County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Zimmerman | City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States | 6,135 |