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Mississippi National River and Recreation AreaA 12-spotted skimmer dragonfly perches on twigs while hunting near the Minnesota River.
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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Fort Snelling Area
A slow and shallow section of Itaska.  

Did You Know?
At the headwaters of the Mississippi, the average surface speed of the water is 1.2 miles per hour. People typically walk 3 miles per hour.

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Last Updated: October 10, 2006 at 10:20 EST