Minnesota in Photos

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November 24, 2010

In between Duluth and Superior, a wildlife haven

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Nestled in between Duluth and Superior in the St. Louis River estuary, 358-acre Clough Island will remain undeveloped after The Nature Conservancy of Minnesota purchased it Wednesday.

Magney-Snively Forest

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Near Duluth, MN, USA — Aerial view of Magney-Snively Forest southwest of Duluth, Minn. Clough Island is visible on the top right of the image. (Richard Hamilton Smith) link to this photo

Clough Island

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Duluth-Superior, MN, WI, USA — Whiteside, or Clough, Island sits in the St. Louis River between Duluth and Superior, Wisconsin. The island was once home to a farm, but is now largely covered with wild vegetation and wetlands. (Richard Hamilton Smith) link to this photo

Clough Island

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Duluth-Superior, MN-WI, USA — Clough Island in the St. Louis River estuary in Duluth, Minn. (Richard Hamilton Smith) link to this photo

Clough Island

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Duluth-Superior, MN-WI, USA — An aerial view of Clough Island in the St. Louis River estuary, Duluth, Minn. (Richard Hamilton Smith) link to this photo

Clough Island

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Duluth-Superior, MN-WI, USA — Clough Island in the St. Louis River estuary, Duluth, Minn. (Richard Hamilton Smith) link to this photo

Clough Island

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Duluth-Superior, MN-WI, USA — Clough Island in the St. Louis River estuary, Duluth, Minn. (Richard Hamilton Smith) link to this photo

Clough Island

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Duluth-Superior, MN-WI, USA — Clough Island in the St. Louis River estuary, Duluth, Minn. (Richard Hamilton Smith) link to this photo

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