Slip Stream Reveal

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Join us in the celebration of the new permanent artwork in downtown Elk River

Milligan Studios, an experienced and esteemed sculpture collaborative, has designed and created specifically for Elk River, a sculpture called, “Slip Stream.” It is located at the eastern entrance to downtown Elk River, visible from Highway 10/Main Street/Parrish Ave, and will serve as an invitation to travelers and locals alike to learn how the development and use of several transportation systems has shaped the economic vitality of the town. Elk River’s own Charles M. Babcock was the first commissioner of the Minnesota Highway Department in 1917. His leadership and forethought laid the foundation for the state’s current highway and transportation system. The sculpture, purposely and thoughtfully located near the Mississippi River, also pays homage to the history the river played in establishing early settlements and commerce of the region.