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Highlanding

A township of 202 people in Pennington County, Minnesota
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Conserved land0.3%64 of 22,932 acres
Trails8.4 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
1,158 ftElevation

Highlanding is an unincorporated community in Highlanding Township in rural Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The community has long been popular among locals as place to socialize. Highlanding dances date back to the early-to-mid 20th century. The community serves as a popular landing and launching point for canoes and other boaters on the Red Lake River. The USGS has a river monitoring station in the community. Highlanding does not have a unique postal code but is served by Goodridge. The community is listed on county abstracts. A post office called High Landing was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1935. The community was named for its lofty elevation.

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Most working residents leave Highlanding for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Thief River Falls (65%), Rocksbury (5%) and Goodridge (4%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Thief River Falls
65%
Rocksbury
5%
Goodridge
4%
Fargo, ND
4%
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Sanford Thief River Falls Medical CenterThief River Falls · 19.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Spectra Health Dental ClinicGrand Forks · 58.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
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DentalNo shortage
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CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56725, 56742 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Highlanding →

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Highlanding has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -4°.

19° / 0°Winter
51° / 28°Spring
77° / 54°Summer
52° / 33°Fall
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Nearest: Thief River Falls Public LibraryThief River Falls · 19 miles · 58 hrs a week
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