The Mississippi River trickles out of Lake Itasca as it begins its long journey to the Gulf of Mexico, meandering its way through the forests, marshes, and plains of northern Minnesota. The Headwaters Region Guide describes the history and culture of the diverse people who live near the Mississippi Headwaters, including the Ojibwe people who have lived in the area for generations, as well as those who live comunities along the Mississippi River at places like Bemidji, Grand Rapids, Brainerd, Little Falls, St. Cloud, and the Mesabi and Cuyuna Iron Ranges.