Prairie River (Mississippi River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prairie River |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
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| Main source | 47°35′39″N 93°10′52″W / 47.5940994°N 93.181022°W |
| River mouth | 47°12′54″N 93°28′57″W / 47.2149433°N 93.4824358°W |
| Discharge (location 2) |
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The Prairie River is a river located in Itasca County, Minnesota. It flows through northern Minnesota. You can find it near towns like Taconite, Bovey, Grand Rapids, and La Prairie. The Prairie River is a smaller stream that flows into the mighty Mississippi River.
What Happened in 1991
In 1991, an important event happened near the Prairie River. A pipeline, which carries oil, had an accident. This caused oil to spill into the surrounding area, including parts of the river.
Cleaning Up the River
When the oil spill happened, many people worked hard to clean it up. They wanted to protect the environment and make sure the river was healthy again. It was a big effort to remove the oil and help the nature recover.
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