Breckenridge
in Wilkin County of Minnesota, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
46.264 and -96.588 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 46° 15' 48" and W -96° 35' 17"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:31 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:08 am and 8:37 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Delve into Breckenridge

Breckenridge in Wilkin County (Minnesota) with it's 3,290 habitants is a town located in United States about 1,113 mi (or 1,792 km) north-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Time in Breckenridge is now 04:31 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Breckenridge. The closest airport in United States is Hector International Airport in a distance of 47 mi (or 75 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Wahpeton, Wheaton, Fergus Falls, Moorhead and Fargo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

10°C (51 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Rodeway Inn Wahpeton

Address
1,5 mi
13th St S 209
58075 Wahpeton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Baymont Inn & Suites Wahpeton

Address
2,3 mi
1800 Two Ten Drive
58075 Wahpeton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Select Inn Breckenridge

Address
1,0 mi
821 Highway 75 North
56520 Breckenridge
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUPER 8 WAHPETON ND

Address
2,2 mi
995 21ST AVE NORTH
58075 Wahpeton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BAYMONT INN & SUITES WAHPETON

Address
2,3 mi
1800 210 DRIVE
58075 Wahpeton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


AmericInn Wahpeton

Address
2,4 mi
2029 210 Dr.
58075 Wahpeton
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

8/6/2013 Breckenridge MN Storm Damage

Published: August 06, 2013
Length: 35:13 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: StormChasingVideo

High winds and a possible tornado caused extensive damage to parts of Breckenridge, MN this evening. Shot 1: Building missing roof with roof pieces and flooded street Shot 2: Part of a roof...


MN2020: Broadband Disparities in Breckenridge

Published: March 16, 2011
Length: 53:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Minnesota 2020

Broadband internet connectivity is a dynamic tool for economic development and widespread broadband access and adoption is essential for Minnesota. Calculating broadband potential isn't always...


BNSF Trains

Published: March 22, 2012
Length: 58:41 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Zach Lundy

While visiting Breckenridge, MN and Wahpeton ND. I caught this grain train heading into Breckenridge and right after the crossing you can see a signal post indicating light was amber, so that...


Red River Valley & Western Railroad Ride-Along

Published: November 11, 2012
Length: 14:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Zach Lundy

The video clips in this were recorded awhile ago. We took a trip to Breckenridge, MN and they let us hop aboard with the crew and take a train out to go drop off some cars and dump some ties....


Riding the RRVW

Published: August 16, 2007
Length: 38:21 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tom Isern

Riding the Red River Valley & Western Rialroad from Breckenridge, Minnesota, to Colfax, North Dakota See: Travel on the Gravel, ...


ND Family Business Surprises 40-Year Employee With 1972 Corvette

Published: December 04, 2012
Length: 41:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: undkar

Wahpeton, North Dakota, December 1st, 2012 - On December 1st, 1972, Mr. Mike Boock accepted a new job offer. Forty years later at the 2012 WCCO Belting Holiday Social in Wahpeton, which was...


Dr Hans Kandel talking salinity reduction via tile drainage

Published: February 13, 2014
Length: 04:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Precision Land Solutions

Dr Hans Kandel using some simple but effective demonstration methods to show how tile drainage works to reduce salinity in the soil over time and also how water can travel uphilll through wicking....


WL WarBirds play Basketball against Underwood at NDSCS Part 1

Published: January 10, 2010
Length: 49:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: wyndmere58081

The WarBirds lose this holiday tournament game to Underwood after having a 15 point lead. Dec. 22, 2009.


WL WarBirds play Basketball against Underwood at NDSCS Part 2

Published: January 10, 2010
Length: 36:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: wyndmere58081

The WarBirds lose this holiday tournament game to Underwood after having a 15 point lead. Dec. 22, 2009.


40-Year Employee Surprised with Corvette

Published: November 25, 2013
Length: 55:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: undkar

WCCO Belting, Inc. Christmas Social Honoring 40-Year Employee - Mike Boock Wahpeton, North Dakota, Dec 1st, 2012 In 1954, Ed Shorma opened a one-man shoe repair shop in Wahpeton, North ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Breckenridge, Minnesota

Breckenridge is a city in Wilkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,386 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Wilkin County. Breckenridge's twin city is Wahpeton, North Dakota. It is part of the Wahpeton, ND–MN Micropolitan Statistical Area. The Bois de Sioux River and the Otter Tail River join at Breckenridge and Wahpeton to form the Red River of the North.

Located at 46.2636, -96.5881 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in Minnesota, Populated places in Wilkin County, Minnesota, County seats in Minnesota, Wahpeton micropolitan area

Wahpeton, North Dakota

Wahpeton is a city in Richland County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Richland County and had a population of 7,766 at the 2010 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 2011 population is 7,731. Wahpeton was founded in 1869 and is the principal city of the Wahpeton Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Richland County, North Dakota and Wilkin County, Minnesota. Wahpeton's twin city is Breckenridge, Minnesota.

Located at 46.27, -96.6106 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in North Dakota, Wahpeton micropolitan area, Populated places in Richland County, North Dakota, County seats in North Dakota, Populated places established in 1871, Dakota toponyms, 1871 establishments in Dakota Territory

North Dakota State College of Science

The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is a 2-year public college in Wahpeton, North Dakota and part of the North Dakota University System. Founded in 1903 by provision of the state constitution, the State College of Science offers degrees, certificates and diplomas in more than 80 academic options in traditional career and technical studies as well as the liberal arts. The college also offers a variety of distance education and online courses.

Located at 46.2728, -96.6083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in North Dakota, Educational institutions established in 1903, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Buildings and structures in Richland County, North Dakota, Education in Richland County, North Dakota

Bois de Sioux River

The Bois de Sioux River drains Lake Traverse, the southernmost body of water in the Hudson Bay watershed of North America. It is a tributary of the Red River of the North and defines part of the western border of the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the eastern borders of North Dakota and South Dakota. It is about 41 miles in length.

Located at 46.2639, -96.5989 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Minnesota, Rivers of North Dakota, Rivers of South Dakota, Geography of Richland County, North Dakota, Geography of Roberts County, South Dakota, Geography of Traverse County, Minnesota, Geography of Wilkin County, Minnesota, Borders of South Dakota, Borders of North Dakota, Borders of Minnesota

Chahinkapa Zoo

Chahinkapa Zoo is an 18-acre zoo in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Opened in 1933 on land that had been purchased in 1903, it is the first zoo built in North Dakota. It is open May through October and by appointment during the winter. It features over 200 animals ranging from Gibbon apes to Bengal Tigers. Chahinkapa Zoo has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1995.

Located at 46.2747, -96.598 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Zoos in North Dakota, Nature centers in North Dakota, Buildings and structures in Richland County, North Dakota, Visitor attractions in Richland County, North Dakota, Protected areas of Richland County, North Dakota

Wahpper

"Wahpper" the World's Largest Catfish is a 5,000 pound fiberglass catfish located at the Kidder Recreation Area in Wahpeton, North Dakota. It was created by the same sculptor that created Salem Sue in New Salem, North Dakota.

Located at 46.2889, -96.5969 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Outdoor sculptures in North Dakota, Buildings and structures in Richland County, North Dakota, Visitor attractions in Richland County, North Dakota, Roadside attractions in the United States, Fiberglass sculptures

Otter Tail River

The Otter Tail River is a 192-mile-long river in the west-central portion of the U.S. state of Minnesota. It begins in Clearwater County, 40 miles southwest of Bemidji. It then flows through a number of lakes and cities in Minnesota, including Elbow Lake, Many Point Lake, Chippewa Lake, Height of Land Lake, Frazee, the Pine lakes, Rush Lake, Otter Tail Lake and Ottertail, West Lost Lake, Fergus Falls, and Orwell Lake.

Located at 46.2642, -96.5978 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Minnesota, Geography of Clearwater County, Minnesota, Geography of Becker County, Minnesota, Geography of Otter Tail County, Minnesota

KBMW

KBMW is a radio station broadcasting a country format. Licensed to Breckenridge, Minnesota, it serves the Wahpeton-Breckenridge area. The station is located in downtown Wahpeton and is currently owned by Triad Broadcasting, which owns several radio stations in nearby Fargo, North Dakota.

Located at 46.2781, -96.5886 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Country radio stations in the United States, Radio stations in Minnesota, 1982 establishments in the United States, Radio stations established in 1982


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
City of Breckenridge, بريكنريدج, Breckenridge, برکنریج، مینه‌سوتا, Брэкенридж, Брекенридж, Брекенриџ, Брекенрідж, بریکین رج، مینیسوٹا