Linton is the capital and sixth largest city in the US state of Dakota, with a population of 67,000 (metro pop. 95,000), and the seat of Emmons County. And of the 100,000 inhabitants of Emmons County, all but 5,000 live within the city limits. Emmons County Courthouse, Linton, DA.png|The Emmons County Courthouse in eastern Linton. Dakota State Capitol, Linton, DA.png|The Dakota state capitol building, near downtown Linton.