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Deer River, Minnesota: Big Colorful Muskie

A big muskie has been perched on a pole at this corner for decades. The old fish wore out and was replaced by a new muskie in May 2024. The old fish was sold to a local resident.

Address:
105 Main Ave. W., Deer River, MN
Directions:
Northwest corner of US-2/Main Ave. and MN-6/Division St.
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Pike a chompin'.

Northern Pike Statue

Northern Pike innocently poses for picture with Chris, moments before consuming him (just outside visitor center in Deer River, Minnesota, July 2004).

[Darren LeCount, 12/30/2007]

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Huge Iron Man Statue, Chisholm, MN - 43 mi.

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