Minnesota in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1880New Ulm, Minn., Valley of the Minnesota
- 1898Minnesota River view reflections, New Ulm, Minn
- 1908Minnesota River
A town of 129. Nearly 26.3% of it is conserved land.
The thing Minnesota does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Minnesota. Another town gets a different order.
17 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kastner Waterfowl Production Area | — | 89 |
| 2. Eickman Waterfowl Production Area | — | 78 |
| 3. Pederson Waterfowl Production Area | 0.1 mi | 60 |
Minnesota has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Minnesota beats the South Dakota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Minnesota | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79% | 75.9% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.4% | 3.5% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.