The front door to photo albums of places along the Mississippi River.
A quick drop in temperatures, strong winds, and open water created a photo op last week in Davenport, Iowa. See more Photos of the Day here. Frozen rocks; Credit Island Park; Davenport, Iowa
You may have noticed that this winter has been exceptionally mild so far. This picture was taken in mid-January (2012) near Alton, Illinois. The Clark Bridge is barely visible in the fog, and there is just a hint of ice along the shore. See more Photos of the Day here. Clark Bridge; Alton, IL; January
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If you haven't booked your flight, yet, it's not too late to head to St. Paul for the 126th Winter Carnival. Even with this year's unusually warm winter, there should be enough cold air for ice sculptures, ice skating, and your favorite beverage on ice. See more Photos of the Day here. Ice art at last
In honor of this week's return of winter, here's a picture from Itasca State Park (January 2011). Itasca State Park is a laid back place in winter: no crowds and no mosquitoes, with a stillness that is hard to find in today's world. See more Photos of the Day here. The Mississippi River at Itasca
The Minnesota State Fair is a deservedly famous for its kitschy entertainment and bizarre foods.
