Colonial Arms

Gentilly, Girard, Huot, Benoit and Hixon are rural communities in the flat Red River Valley around Crookston, where broad farm fields, open skies and long, cold winters shape the landscape and daily routines. The countryside offers room to explore on foot or by bike, while Crookston provides access to the University of Minnesota Crookston campus, the Polk County Historical Society’s museum and outdoor recreation along the Red Lake River. Local options for coffee, dining and shopping are centered in and around Crookston, with a quieter pace beyond town and more services a drive away. Getting around generally means using a car, though regional roads connect the communities. For ZIP code 56716, the median rent is $865 per month, with a typical range of $650 to $1,450, based on 12 active listings.