Crow Wing County History & Facts

MN Senate District: 10 

MN House of Representatives: 10A and 10B

MN Congressional District: 8

County Seat: Brainerd, MN 

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Historic Courthouse, Brainerd MN

Historic Courthouse, Brainerd MN

Crow Wing County Seal
The sun, visible on the western horizon, signifies summer in the northern hemisphere. The horizon's visibility signifies the flat plains covering much of Minnesota. The Indian on horseback is riding due south and represents the great Indian heritage of Minnesota. The Indian's horse and spear and the Pioneer's ax, rifle, and plow represent tools that were used for hunting and labor. Read on...

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Sarah Thorp Heald (1881-1954)

Sarah Elizabeth (Thorp) Heald was the daughter of Freeman Thorp. Following in her father's footsteps, her paintings often portrayed our early pioneer days and the American Indians of this area. She was a gifted artist, receiving her training at the Corcoran Art School of Washington, D.C. Read on...

Four of her paintings are on display in the Crow Wing County Historic Courthouse and include: