 For part of its route (4 miles), MN 220 runs together with U.S. Highway 2 in the city of East Grand Forks.Highway 220 serves as a north–south route in northwest Minnesota between Climax, East Grand Forks, Alvarado, Oslo, and Robbin.Red River State Recreation Area is located in the city of East Grand Forks near the junction of Highway 220 and U.S. Highway 2.