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Mississippi River as a natural resource for economic benefit

admin — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 11:00:30 +0000

Why the Coon Rapids Regional Dam Commission should look upstream before making their recommendation to the MN State Legislature.

Duration : 0:7:14

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Mississippi River navigation Elk River to Anoka Minnesota

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:22:15 +0000

This is a boat trip. You are aboard. Come on with for a tour of the current channel with insight into the river history. It will show you how the river has changed and give each who watches a good idea of what could be done with the channel to stimulate the local economies along its banks.

Duration : 0:8:35

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:34:02 +0000

The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area includes 72 miles of the Mississippi River stretching from the cities of Dayton and Ramsey, Minnesota to just downstream of Hastings, Minnesota. The diverse stretch of the river flowing through the park consists of numerous natural, historic, recreational and cultural resources of national significance.

Duration : 0:19:43

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