title: Platte River (Minnesota)
text: # Platte River (Minnesota)
  
  The Platte River is a tributary of the Mississippi River in central Minnesota in the United States. It is 55.1 miles (88.6 km) long. Platte is a name derived from the French meaning "flat".
  
  ## Course
  
  The Platte flows from Platte Lake in southeastern Crow Wing County and follows a generally southwestward course through eastern Morrison County, through the towns of Harding and Royalton. It flows into the Mississippi River in Benton County, about 3 miles (5 km) south of Royalton.
  
  The Platte's largest tributary is the Skunk River, which joins it in Morrison County.
  
  