You may have noticed, but our country recently celebrated St. Patrick's Day. The annual celebration of all things Irish reminded me of the story of a small community of Irish immigrants in northeast Iowa. Immaculate Conception Church; Wexford, Iowa In 1850, the Reverend Thomas Hore organized a group of 450 emigrants from Ireland
Views of the Mississippi River from Minnesota.
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
Population (2010) Unincorporated Introduction Another small, unincorporated village, New Amsterdam was founded by a group of Dutch settlers—an ethnic group called Friesians, actually—who endured an epic journey to start a new life on this small patch of prairie near the Mississippi River. Visitor Information Contact
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
Population (2010) 282 Introduction Old Frontenac was home to a well-heeled resort—the “Newport of the North”—attracting folks from across the US. It is now a well-preserved Civil War-era community undisturbed by modern roads. Visitor Information Your best bet to learn about the local scene is
