Population (2010) Unincorporated Introduction The small village tucked into the bluffs takes it name from its proximity to the final battle of the Black Hawk War; won by the US Army, the fight quickly devolved into a massacre of Sauk and Meskwaki Indians. History Ira
Population (2010) 287 Introduction De Soto is a small river town whose boundaries nevertheless stretch into two counties; river tourism is a major draw. Visitor Information Direct your questions to the De Soto Town Clerk during normal business hours (115 Houghton St.; 608.648.2756).
Population (2010) Unincorporated Introduction The narrow strip of land between the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers known today as Point Douglas Park was once a bustling community built around the logging business. All that remains of that community today is a single Greek Revival home from the 1840s.
Population (2010) 22,172 Introduction Hastings is a pleasant surprise. When I was in college, the sum total of my knowledge about Hastings was that it marked the gateway to (or exit from) the Twin Cities on my many road trips between La Crosse and Minneapolis. Now I know that
Population (2010) 16,459 Introduction A popular destination for daytrippers from the Twin Cities, Red Wing is a good place to use as a base to explore the surrounding area; stick around for a few days. Visitor Information Get your questions answered at the Red Wing
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
