Montpelier

Population (2010) Unincorporated History In the spring of 1834, Benjamin Nye and his nephew, Stephen Nye, built cabins on the opposite sides of Pine Creek, near where it meets the Mississippi. Benjamin took a quick trip to St. Louis to buy goods for a trading post (coffee, molasses, salt,

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Buffalo

Population (2010) 1,270 Visitor Information See the Quad Cities overview for information on tourism centers, festivals, and getting around the region or contact the Quad Cities CVB (563.322.3911). History The village of Buffalo, though small today, once had a big future, at least in the eyes of

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Saint Paul

Population (2010) 285,068 Introduction St. Paul has a reputation for being the more staid half of the Twin Cities, and, yea, there’s some truth to it. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Downtown St. Paul may lack the nightlife and glitz of downtown Minneapolis, but St. Paul has

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Minneapolis

Population (2010) 382,578 Introduction Minneapolis has a spirit that sets it apart from most other American cities. It’s a place with a lively downtown, a diverse arts scene, great food, nice people, and a surprising range of outdoor activities for a big city, including the best public riverfront along

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Picture of the Day: Watching the Queen Pass By

Folks in Alma, Wisconsin turned out in big numbers to watch the American Queen lock through on Labor Day weekend (photo taken September 2013). See more Pictures here.   Folks in Alma, Wisconsin gather to watch the American Queen pass by

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