So Minnesota: Furthest Inland Ocean-Going Port

Trivia Tuesday on Minnesota Live is heading to Scott County tomorrow for a fascinating slice of Minnesota history. Viewer Arne Benson sent in a remarkable fact about Savage, Minnesota, which holds the title of the world’s furthest inland ocean-going port. During World War Two, Cargill built massive tankers right there and floated them down the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers to help win the war.