Minnesota River — Local services in Redwood Falls

The Minnesota River is a major tributary to the Mississippi River. It's fairly shallow, about 50 yards across, slightly Meandering. There are a lot of trails along the river in what is known as the river bottoms : a place that floods frequently during the Spring. These River bottoms are very free of brush which makes bushwhacking through the trees an easy and pleasant experience. The river bottoms near 101 in Shakopee are especially accessible and can be followed by a trip into town for hot chocolate and donuts. Further to the south of Shakopee you'll find several natural areas like the Louisville swamp. The Minnesota River is a historic River that is worthy of...

I'm lucky enough to travel along the Minnesota for work quite often. Even with the flooding the river is a beautiful one with numerous locations to fish, hike, or launch your favorite little runabout. Antler sheds can be found if you're patient and it's a who's who of indigenous wildlife so pick a spot and...

I've lived on the Minnesota River in Granite Falls for almost a year and I've seen her many moods, from the historic flooding this Spring, to the beautiful frozen ice over the Falls, and I had fun watching the big birds catch fish, raise their young and...