Mississippi River towns in Minnesota
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) 217 Introduction After generations of difficult times, the Dakota who live on Prairie Island are now finally enjoying some economic prosperity. Even if you’re not a casino person, Treasure Island has so much going on that you can probably find something that will amuse you.
Population (2010) N/A (included with Red Wing) History Named for the Eggleston brothers who were among the earliest settlers here: John and Joseph arrived in 1855 and were joined a short time later by Harlan and Ira. The village was home to a railroad station beginning in 1871 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) Unincorporated Introduction Wacouta is a small residential community with a number of lakefront homes and not much for a visitor to do, other than gawk at the big homes. History Wacouta was settled nearly as early as Red Wing. George Bullard arrived in
