Emerson, Manitoba

Emerson is a town in south central Manitoba, population 655. It is located on the east bank of the Red River of the North, just north of the border with the United States. Traffic crossing the border must pass through Pembina, North Dakota on the west side of the river; the crossing at Provincial/US 75 is closed. In February, 2005, the town made headlines when American Charles Gonsoulin was seen roaming the town in sub-zero weather in a quest for his internet girlfriend.

Related Topics:
Manitoba - Red River of the North - United States - Pembina, North Dakota - US 75 - February, 2005 - Charles Gonsoulin

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The town is named after writer Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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