Straight River

Location

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Southeastern Minnesota; Steele and Rice Counties


DNR Parks and Trails
Southern Regional Office
507-359-6067

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  • The Straight River flows through the farmland of southeastern Minnesota, meandering approximately 30 miles north from Owatonna to Faribault, where it joins the Cannon River. Occasional shallow riffles are found along the river.
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  • There is one set of class III rapids at Clinton Falls and one set of class II rapids near Faribault. - River rapids ratings.

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