Population (2010) 456 Introduction Located in the Zumbro River delta with the Mississippi River, the village of Kellogg is within close proximity to a number of wildlife areas. Visitor Information Direct your questions to the Wabasha-Kellogg Convention and Visitors Bureau (in Wabasha at 137 Main
Population (2010) Unincorporated Introduction On the verge of ghost town status after losing buildings to highway construction, Weaver today is just a few houses surrounded by great scenery. History Andrew Olson and his family, who arrived in the 1850s, were probably the first to settle
Population (2010) 111 Introduction Minneiska has been called “The town that refused to die” because it has survived several major fires (the latest in 1947), a tornado, and highway construction. History Michael Agnes arrived in 1851 from St. Louis; he and two other early settlers
Population (2010) 27,592 Introduction Winona is an interesting blend of influences: blue-collar traditions mix with lively college campuses and a rich cultural scene. The city is now making plans to spruce up a neglected riverfront, to create something more befitting a city that is knee-deep in river history.
Population (2010) 323 Introduction The village of Dakota anchors one end of the Apple Blossom Scenic Drive. History John Reed was a premature arrival in this area; he tried to open a trading post in the 1840s but the Dakota Indians, who still had legal claim
Population (2010) 4,830 Introduction When John S. Harris planted apple trees in southeast Minnesota in 1857, skeptics heckled. Through persistence and selective breeding, he eventually proved them wrong and created apples that could thrive in the often harsh Minnesota climate. Fast forward 150 years and the apple orchards are
