Well, its headwaters are located in one of Minnesota's most storied and significant nature reserves: Itasca State Park. Itasca was established in 1891, making it Minnesota's oldest state park.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin clearing trees and vegetation near four culverts with the state ...

The Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin clearing trees and vegetation near four culverts within the state right of way of State Highway 200 near Itasca State Park beginning Jan. 22.

The Mississippi River is less than 10-feet wide flowing north from its headwaters in Itasca State Park. (Aaron Lavinsky/The Minnesota Star Tribune) ...