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Minnesota Gold Rush: Gold Unearthed in Fresh Locations
Have you ever dreamed of striking it rich!? Minnesota DNR has reported significant gold findings on this state forest land and other places.
Did you know there are places in Minnesota where you can actually pan for gold?
Over the years Minnesota has provided gold prospectors with significant mineral finds.
The first gold discovery in Minnesota was back in 1852.
The Vermilion Lake Mine was Minnesota's first gold mine that opened up 1865.
But there is still gold ore in Minnesota for the finding.
Goldguys.com points out that recreational gold panning is still a popular pastime in Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resource states that they have discovered 6 major areas which have gold deposits that include...
- Bigfork
- Cook
- International Falls
- Linden Grove
- Vermilion
- Virginia Horn
According to Mindat.org "Gold has been found in the Zumbro River near Zumbro Falls, Wabasha County to Dodge County and perhaps as far as the confluence with the Mississippi River."
The DNR says that overall there are almost 62 areas in Minnesota where you could expect to find gold.
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