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How many miles is Bloomington, MN from the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers?

  • 15 miles

  • 20 miles

  • 10 miles

  • 25 miles

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Bloomington, MN is approximately 10 miles from the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers. This confluence marks the beginning of the Mississippi River, which flows south to the Gulf of Mexico. The Minnesota River, a major tributary of the Mississippi, originates in western Minnesota and flows east to meet the Mississippi just north of Bloomington.
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