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Mississippi National River and Recreation AreaThe hard-working Mississippi River spills over the Coon Rapids Dam.
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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
News Releases
 
2006

(11/6/06):
Student River-Art Show And Award Ceremony at Science Museum of Minnesota

(11/6/06):
Two Bloomington Public School Students Winners in Big River Art Contest

(11/6/06):
Ten St. Paul Students Winners in Big River Art Contest

(11/3/06):
Three Anoka-Hennepin District Students Winners in Big River Art Contest

(10/24/06):
National Park Service Extends Comment Period for Draft Environmental Impact Statement

(10/3/06):
Bald Eagle Day at the Mississippi River Visitor Center, St. Paul, MN

(8/22/06):
National Park Service Hosts Trail-building Experts from Subaru of America, Inc.

(8/22/06):
National Park Rangers Talkin' Trash

(8/18/06):
Release of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Disposition of the Former Bureau of Mines Twin Cities Research Center Main Campus Hennepin County, Minnesota

(5/31/06):
Rangers Along the River: Better than Video Games!

(5/16/06):
Bike the Mississippi River with a Park Ranger this Summer!

(5/15/06):
Enjoy Winning Student River Art At North Mississippi Regional Park

(5/15/06):
Explore The River With Mighty Mississippi Discovery Backpacks!

(5/09/06):
The River Plays Trump: River education trips for Twin Cities' students are re-routed due to high water on the Mississippi River

(4/24/06):
School Children Embark On "Big River Journey"

(4/11/06):
National Park Week Celebrated in St. Paul

(3/17/06):
National ParkService Revises Planning Schedule. Public review of Draft Environment Impact Statement for former Bureau of Mines Property

(1/23/06):
National Park Service Grants $145,000 for Trail Work


 
Lock at St. Anthony Falls  

Did You Know?
A single canoe can pass through a lock and dam; and it's free! The Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is 49 feet deep.

Last Updated: June 04, 2008 at 13:55 EST