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17-581: The Moose Horn River is a 36.4-mile-long (58.6 km) tributary of the Kettle River in eastern Minnesota , United States. It is part of the St. Croix River watershed, flowing eventually to the Mississippi River . It rises at the outlet of Wild River Lake, 7 miles (11 km) southwest of the city of Cloquet , and flows southwest through Carlton County , roughly parallel to Interstate 35 . The river passes

34-580: A 12-foot (3.7 m) waterfall just before it enters the Kettle River. Artists Clara Mairs and Clement Haupers frequented the Kettle River, and created paintings of the people and landscape. Wright, Minnesota Wright is a city in Carlton County , Minnesota , United States. The population was 168 at the 2020 census . Minnesota State Highway 210 serves as a main route in Wright. Wright

51-460: A whitewater torrent after a few days of rain. Normal water flows vary seasonally from 200 to over 6000 ft³/sec (0.09 to 2.8 m³/s). Check the USGS Water Gauge for current flows before you go. At this station, the river flow averages around 724 cubic feet per second. Very deep sections of the river exist, with some pools reaching over 100 feet (30 m) in depth. The astounding depth of

68-589: Is generally quick moving with frequent riffles and a few class I rapids. This section of the river is runnable when water levels are moderate to high (900 ft³/sec). As the river flows to Banning State Park, its character quickly changes as the river drops through a series of rapids ranging from class I to class IV. These rapids are easily runnable in an open canoe when water levels are low to moderate (600 to 900 ft³/sec), but can become dangerous to even experienced whitewater kayakers and rafters during very high water (4,500 ft³/sec). The steep rocky sides to

85-506: Is located 28 miles west of Cloquet . Wright is located 6 miles west of Cromwell ; and 47 miles west-southwest of Duluth . A post office called Wright has been in operation since 1892. The city was named for George Burdick Wright, a land agent. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.55 square miles (4.01 km ), all land. The boundary line between Carlton and Aitkin counties

102-543: Is nearby. The boundary line between Carlton and Saint Louis counties is also near Wright. There is an annual festival called "Wrong Days in Wright" on the third weekend in July. The festival includes: As of the census of 2010, there were 127 people, 52 households, and 33 families living in the city. The population density was 81.9 inhabitants per square mile (31.6/km ). There were 62 housing units at an average density of 40.0 per square mile (15.4/km ). The racial makeup of

119-891: The St. Croix River 10 miles (16 km) east-northeast of Pine City . Near its headwaters the river collects the West Branch Kettle River , which flows southeastwardly from its source near Wright . Other tributaries include the Dead Moose and Split Rock rivers, which join the Kettle in Carlton County, and the Moose Horn , Willow , Pine and Grindstone rivers, which join it in Pine County. Wolf Creek, in Banning State Park , drops over

136-420: The age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.0% were non-families. 42.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 3.10. In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.6% under

153-460: The age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 39,375, and the median income for a family was $ 42,188. Males had a median income of $ 26,250 versus $ 18,750 for females. The per capita income for

170-464: The city was 97.6% White , 0.8% Native American , 0.8% Asian , and 0.8% from two or more races. There were 52 households, of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who

187-419: The city. The population density was 60.1 inhabitants per square mile (23.2/km ). There were 44 housing units at an average density of 28.4 per square mile (11.0/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 98.92% White and 1.08% from two or more races. 23.7% were of German , 22.6% Swedish , 15.1% Finnish , 8.6% Irish and 7.5% Lithuanian ancestry. There were 42 households, out of which 23.8% had children under

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204-468: The communities of Mahtowa , Barnum , and Moose Lake , ending at the Kettle River southwest of the city of Sturgeon Lake . This article about a location in Carlton County, Minnesota is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a river or creek in Minnesota is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Kettle River (St. Croix River) Throughout

221-420: The course of the river, the waters of the Kettle have an amber tint. This tint comes from tannins (leaf colorings) from wetlands which drain into the river, rather than manmade causes. The Kettle's flow changes fairly quickly with rainfall in the area of drainage, which is about 1,060 square miles (2,750 km ). It is not uncommon for the river to be reduced to a trickle during dry summer spells, and rise to

238-646: The falls, and a bit of a rough portage down to the water. From the falls to the confluence of the St. Croix, the Kettle continues to drop at a moderate rate with frequent riffles and occasional class I rapids. The rapids increase in frequency, but not intensity as the river approaches the St. Croix. This last section of the river is some of the best canoeing available in the state with manageable rapids, good fishing, frequent wildlife sightings (including bears) and absence of other people. The Kettle River hosts class III-IV white water rapids that are frequently paddled by kayakers, canoeist, and rafters. The Kettle flows into

255-487: The river and general good water quality support a population of the ancient sturgeon . Up until May 2018, the record largest fish ever caught in the state of Minnesota was a 70-inch (1.8 m), 94 pound 4 oz (42.8 kg) sturgeon caught in the Kettle River in 1994. This record was bested by a 73 inch sturgeon weighing roughly 105 lbs. caught in the Rainy River. The upper section of the river (above Banning State Park )

272-400: The river, and undercut banks and kettles, can make a rescue very difficult in these conditions. Shortly after exiting the park, the river quiets significantly before Big Spring Falls. The falls was recreated in 1995 when a dam built in 1908 was removed to help restore the river. The removal of the dam has allowed the sturgeon a greater range on the river. There is a small picnic area next to

289-484: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.06. The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female. As of the census of 2000 , there were 93 people, 42 households, and 21 families living in

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