The Mississippi begins at Minnesota’s Lake Itasca. Visitors there can see the headwaters and cross the river on foot, where it is only about 18 inches deep. Can’t make the trip? You can see ...

BACKUS — The Mississippi Headwaters Board will meet 9 a.m. Friday, April 25, in Backus at the Land Department building. Commissioners Van Kempen and Gaasvig will attend remotely from 1320 Neilson Ave.

BRAINERD — The Mississippi Headwaters Board has a high school education program that visits with students and teaches them about the MHB and careers in the conservation world. Executive Director ...