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This Day in Minnesota History

January 25, 1850

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ISBN: 0873514165
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The Governor Ramsey, named after Alexander Ramsey, is the first steamboat to travel on the Mississippi River above the Falls of St. Anthony. Built in St. Anthony, the steamboat makes a twice-weekly run from the falls to Sauk Rapids.

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First published: July 1, 2015
Last modified: May 25, 2022