Ball Bluff

Population (2010) Unincorporated Introduction Ball Bluff is a corruption of the name of a tall nearby hill, Bald Bluff, which is actually a pile of rubble edged into place a few thousand years ago by glaciers (a moraine); the hill is topped with grass instead of trees, hence its

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Jacobson

Population (2010) Unincorporated Introduction The unincorporated village of Jacobson acquired its name through habit and repetition rather than any formal process. It was built along what was once a popular route traveled by fur traders and Indians, along the Swan River to the Mississippi River. History

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The Ripleys

Population for the Village of Fort Ripley (2010) 69 Introduction Between Brainerd and Little Falls, an old frontier fort still lends its name to a small village on the Mississippi River and a National Guard training facility. Visitor Information Direct your questions to the Little

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Picture of the Day: Paddling through the Headwaters

Paddling along the Mississippi River near Iron Bridge Landing (MN), between Bemidji and Lake Itasca (photo taken Aug 2014). See more photos here. Mississippi River near Iron Bridge Landing (MN)

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Delayed Gratification

When I first started exploring the places along the Mississippi River, I did a lot of driving. When I’d get to a new community, I’d look for the good places to be near or on the river, so I could pass those tips along to other travelers, then I’d pack my car and drive to

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