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The Minnesota (previously called the St Pierre) River is 535 kilometres (332 miles) long and runs entirely in the state of Minnesota. Its source is in Big Stone Lake on the Minnesota/South Dakota border. The river first flows south east and then at Mankato it flows northeast to join the Mississippi River at Minneapolis - St. Paul. The Minnesota River system includes the tributaries Blue Earth, Cottonwood, Redwood, Chippewa, Pomme de Terre, and Lac qui Parle. The Minnesota River was used extensively as a route by explorers and fur traders. |
