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
Decoys have come a long way. In Wabasha, Minnesota, just off the Great River Road, the Loon Lake Decoy Company sells decoys that are so beautiful that you'll be more inclined to place it on a prominent shelf in your home than to float it in the water to attract waterfowl. Look for the stunning
Population (2010) 111 Introduction Minneiska has been called “The town that refused to die” because it has survived several major fires (the latest in 1947), a tornado, and highway construction. History Michael Agnes arrived in 1851 from St. Louis; he and two other early settlers
Population (2010) 3,062 Introduction Popular with bikers, not just the manually-propelled type but also of the Harley variety, Savanna is a little rough around the edges after a couple decades of job losses. Don’t let the peeling paint deter you from getting to know what some locals call the
Population (2010) 1,863 Introduction Hampton is a quaint, small rivertown with good river views and a couple of good reasons to stick around for a little while. Visitor Information If you arrive in the area on eastbound Interstate 80, there is an Illinois Welcome Center just
