dates for a freeze are August 31st and June 20th, giving Embarrass a short average growing season of only 72 days. Name origins The name Embarrass was derived from the French word embarras, based on its meaning of "to hinder with obstacles or difficulties". It was given this name by the French fur traders who were some of the first Europeans to visit the area, and who found the narrow, shallow river very difficult to navigate, and named the river "Embarras". See also Embarrass Township References Rand McNally Road Atlas – 2007 edition – Minnesota entry Official State of Minnesota Highway Map – 2011/2012 edition Mn/DOT map of Saint Louis County – Sheet 4 – 2011 edition External links Embarrass.org – Community website Unincorporated communities in Minnesota Unincorporated communities in St. Louis County, Minnesota