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Mississippi National River and Recreation AreaThe Mississippi River winds its way through St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Native Mussel Gallery
Mussels, One being in a person's hand  

Did You Know?
Under the right conditions, certain freshwater mussel species live for as many as 10 to 100 years. This lifespan is one of the longest for any creature on earth.

Last Updated: May 02, 2008 at 17:03 EST