Inver Grove Heights' Historic Rock Island Swing Bridge Gets Illuminating Upgrade

CBS Minnesota

Updated on: July 24, 2025

A historic rail bridge built in the late 1890s is getting new life in one Minnesota community.

Scenic views of the Mississippi River can still be found where horse-drawn wagons, trains and cars once traveled over "America's River" between Inver Grove Heights and St. Paul Park.

"It's super important to us," said Adam Lares, Inver Grove Heights' park and recreation director. "This is part of our history and one of our foundations of our city."

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