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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

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Location: Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

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tcbscott

July 25, 2025

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I think this is the only structure like this I have seen in the cities where they built a shield under the railroad, I assume to avoid rocks and stuff from falling on cyclists.

Brian_mccabe

August 11, 2025

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Nice blue-collar ride through invergrove/South Saint Paul.

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