Welcome to Minnesota ~ 10,000 Lakes
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brwhiz
N 44° 16.131 W 096° 27.123
14T E 703356 N 4904891
This Welcome Sign greets you immediately after you have crossed the South Dakota/Minnesota border travelling east on US Highway 14 from Brookings in South Dakota to Lake Benton in Minnesota.
Waymark Code: WMHJNC
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 07/16/2013
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From the NetState.com web site:
Three great rivers, the mighty Mississippi, the Red River of the North, and the St. Lawrence all begin their long journeys within the state of Minnesota. The source of the Mississippi had been sought for years, and it was finally discovered here at Lake Itasca, where it begins its 2,552-mile path to the sea.
If you are ever asked to meet someone at Long Lake, you might want to take a raincheck: Minnesota has at least 91 different lakes named Long Lake! With more than 12,000 lakes within the borders of the state, unique names can be scarce. The lakes of the northern portion of the state have transformed the area into popular summer resorts, attracting thousands of visitors each year with their pristine beauty.