The mysterious wall that holds St. Anthony Falls in place
Curious Minnesota podcast host Eric Roper discusses questions being raised about a hidden wall beneath the Mississippi River with historian John Anfinson.
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Show Notes
St. Anthony Falls has long been one of Minneapolis' top attractions. But the endurance of the falls is due to some complex infrastructure designed to halt erosion. A key component of that infrastructure is a hidden wall -- buried beneath the river -- that has protected the falls for roughly 145 years.
Little is known about the wall's condition, however. River historian John Anfinson believes there needs to be a comprehensive study of the structure's status. Anfinson is the former superintendent of the national park comprising the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities.
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Graphic illustrating how the wall works
