Posts Tagged ‘Minnesota’
Minneapolis, Minnesota is a city with a vivid and colorful history. From the discover of St. Anthony Falls to the reconstruction of the 35W Bridge, this video shows the past progressing through time individually.
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A visitor’s introduction to Winona, Minnesota, historic island city. Nestled in the tree-covered limestone bluffs of the Mississippi River, Winona is home to a rich lumber and river traffic history, architecturally significant buildings, meticulously maintained Victorian homes, and more than 100 sites on the National Register in the Winona area, many of which are free and open to the public. Winona has developed a reputation as Stained Glass Capital of the United States. Come to Winona for an energetic cultural scene, 2 university campuses, vast wildlife, fishing, birdwatching, water activities, bike & hiking trails, challenging golf, and some of the best scenery in the state.
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A news clip of my experience kayaking from the headwaters of the Mississippi River at Lake Itasca, Minnesota to Shreveport, Louisiana
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explaining brief history why we have minneapolis-st paul. two cities in between from Mississippi River divide them 13 miles apart. Many says its rivalry cities, fighting over whos the best economy, and competition of building bigger churches, business, etc.. Each city have their own baseball teams, banks, church, etc- never willing share until after 1960’s it became lost history.
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http://www.mda.state.mn.us Following the discovery of the destructive tree pest emerald ash borer (EAB) in a St. Paul neighborhood, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will begin an intensive survey to determine the scope of the infestation in the metro area.
Over the course of several weeks, MDA Plant Protection Division staff will examine ash trees on public and private property in the affected St. Paul neighborhood northeast of the intersection of Highway 280 and Interstate 94. The survey will begin close to the initial infestation, and then expand to other potentially affected areas including northeast Minneapolis and the Mississippi River corridor near the University of Minnesota. MDA personnel will be joined by tree experts from partner agencies including the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and University of Minnesota Extension Service.
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Nicollet Creek is the main inlet to Lake Itasca which is popularly acknowledged as the source of the Mississippi River in north central Minnesota. Were it not for a couple “disconnects” where the water flows underground, one would easily consider Nicollet Creek’s ultimate source to be Whipple Lake, about 2 miles upstream from Lake Itasca.
As the explorer and cartographer J. Nicollet (in 1836) followed this stream to Lake Itasca, he considered it an extension of the Mississippi River – calling it “the infant Mississippi” and “a cradled Hercules.” As a tribute to Nicollet, the creek was given his name as were three lakes along his route – designated Nicollet’s “Upper,” “Middle” and “Lower” Lakes.
This video includes how the Upper and Middle Lakes are connected by underground seepage. A good sequel to this video would show how Nicollet Creek flows uninterrupted from the Middle Lake (officially designated “Nicollet Lake” at the park) to Lake Itasca about a mile away, greatly resembling the Mississippi River where the latter stream leaves Lake Itasca and meanders through a swampy area.
This is pretty obscure historical & geographical stuff, but fascinating to a few folks nonetheless. And, from an examination of his Journals which were not published until 1970, Nicollet probably considered Whipple Lake as his upper lake.
There is more information (including photos and links to references) at http://www.jlindquist.com/mapsupp6.html and the continuing pages.
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Lock and Dam # 1 on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Time lapse video of the locks in operation.
Built in 1917 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
38 Foot drop – Lock dimensions are 54′x400′
Also known as the Ford Dam (hydro-electric plant powers adjacent Ford Motor Company St. Paul Assembly Plant, but they are closing and demolishing the Ford plant soon.)
Music: Les Paul – Short Circuit
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Cross-country skiing on the frozen Mississippi River south side of Saint Cloud, Minnesota through The Beaver Islands. January 2009. Zero Degrees Fahrenheit.
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Railroad swing bridge over Mississippi River at La Crescent, MN. Barge had just passed though as we pulled up, bridge closes, train crosses, and heads to LaCrosse WI.
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Finally, and inexpensive way to be on the lake. This property consists of a 3 bedroom seasonal cabin with 64.5 feet on Rice Lake of the Mississippi River, anda nicely wooded lot across the street. The lake cabin sits among a stand of towering Norway Pines, and has a nice westerly view across the lake. Cabinfeatures 2 bedrooms on the main level, along with the kitchen, bath, foyer entry / breakfast nook, and a nice living area. Upstairs youll find an additionalbedroom area; great for the kids, with plenty of storage. The walkout basement is unfinished, but is currently used as a recreation / game room. Opportunitieslike this dont present themselves often, so be sure to take a look before it passes you by.
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