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IUCN Category Ib (Wilderness Area)
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| Location | Marshall County, Minnesota, USA |
| Nearest city | Thief River Falls, MN |
| Area | 4,000 acres (16 km2) |
| Established | 1976 |
| Governing body | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
Agassiz Wilderness was designated in 1976 by the United States Congress and has a total of 4,000 acres (16 km²). It is located in the U.S. state of Minnesota.[1] The wilderness is in Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge and is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Well known for being a prime habitat for over 300 bird species, 49 mammal, 12 amphibian, and 9 reptile species have also been identified.[2]