Three Major Rivers of Minnesota
- Mississippi River: Longest in North America; flows 680+ miles through MN from Lake Itasca to the Ohio River confluence. Vital for transport, water supply, wildlife.
- Minnesota River: 340+ miles from Big Stone Lake to Mississippi at Fort Snelling; major tributary draining western/central MN; walleye, sauger fishery.
- Red River of the North: Flows north through MN, ND, Canada; longest north-flowing river globally; drains northern Great Plains; transport, water, catfish/carp/pelicans.
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