Northcote (/ˈnɔːrθkoʊt/ NORTH-koht)[2] is an unincorporated community in Hampden Township, Kittson County, Minnesota, United States.

It was founded as a center of commerce for the surrounding farms and has slowly dwindled in population over the years.

[3] Jeff and Annette Homstad are the only remaining current residents of Northcote Mn.

A post office called Northcote was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1974.

[4] The community was named for Stafford Henry Northcote, 1st Earl of Iddesleigh (1818-1887), a British politician.