Trenton

Population (2010) Unincorporated Arriving in Town County K is the main drag through the area. History Wilson Thing (perhaps an ancestor of Thing T. Thing of Addams Family fame) was the first person to settle in the area; he showed up in 1848. Most

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Bay City

Population (2010) 500 Introduction Once the center of a large commercial fishing operation, Bay City today is primarily a residential community and a quieter place to visit along Lake Pepin than some of its neighbors. Visitor Information Visitors can direct their questions to the Village

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Alma

Population (2010) 781 Introduction One of the more scenic river towns along the Upper Mississippi River, Alma has attracted new residents in recent years, including many artists, who are bringing the town a new energy, at least in the summer months. Many businesses close or dramatically reduce their hours

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La Crosse

Population (2010) 51,320 Introduction I’m not the least bit objective about La Crosse, and I won’t pretend to be. I went to college at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and feel in love with the city and the region. It's the place where I learned how to live and

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Stoddard

Population (2010) 774 Introduction Unlike most other towns along the Mississippi River, Stoddard did not start its life as a river town but rather became one in the 1930s thanks to the Army Corps of Engineers. The original town was built next to a narrow slough and did not

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