Population (2010) 2,165 Visitor Information Direct your questions to the Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce (301 Minnesota Ave. N; 218.927.2316). History Aitkin owes it early growth to the logging industry. When it was founded in 1871 (when the Great Northern Railroad built a station here),
McGregor (Iowa) has the nickname "Pocket City" and one look at the picture below will help you understand why. Tucked into a narrow valley that extends westward from the Mississippi River, the landscape where the town was established has helped ensure that McGregor will remain a small town. See more Pictures of the Day here.
Population (2010) 10,869 Introduction Grand Rapids is at the hub of a fascinating area: on the southwestern edge of the Mesabi Iron Range, in the middle of the pine forests and the northern Minnesota resort scene, and along the Mississippi River where it finally begins to turn south. Grand
Population (2010) 13,431 Introduction Bemidji, the First City on the Mississippi (the official slogan!), is a small but vibrant city with an active arts scene and enough outdoors activities to get a couch potato outside any time of year. Visitor Information Get your questions answered
Population (2010) N/A Introduction Itasca State Park is one of the crown jewels of the Mississippi River region, and not just because the Mississippi River begins here. The park offers excellent outdoors experiences, historic lodges, and is fun to visit any time of year. Don't forget to check out
This, folks, is what a river town looks like (Fountain City, Wisconsin). See more Pictures of the Day here. Fountain City, Wisconsin
