Minnesota is a Midwestern powerhouse ... one of the most bikeable cities in the country. Oh, and the mighty Mississippi River, that legendary body of water that winds 2,350 miles through 10 ...

A Minnesota Boat Club eight-man scull plies the waters of the Mississippi River on a training row in St. Paul early Aug. 19, 2009. (John Doman / Pioneer Press) Wondering how long the Mississippi ...