A Minnesota Boat Club eight-man scull plies the waters of the Mississippi River on a training row in St. Paul early Aug. 19, 2009. (John Doman / Pioneer Press) Wondering how long the Mississippi ...

The data that Burdis and Jankowski are looking at is much newer, dating back about 30 years, but it shows a similar trend.

For the third consecutive year, historically low water levels on the lower Mississippi River are impacting the ... Monitor shows just under 50% of the country is experiencing moderate to ...

We revisit Here & Now's June 2024 conversation with Boyce Upholt about his book "The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi." It tells the story of the river, the Indigenous ...

The Steamboat Natchez offers an authentic glimpse into New Orleans’ rich maritime heritage, cruising along the mighty ...

The more than 2,300-mile Mississippi River invites travelers to discover ... rock 'n' roll and country music legends on the eight-night Music Cities Cruise. A hotel stay the night before your ...

Now farmers have an added concern with the Mississippi River. Due to the lower levels ... 901 Economics president. "It’s a country-wide thing, but it’s also international.” ...

They brought with them slaves to do the backbreaking work of clearing the wild forest and subduing the Mississippi River with levees ... cotton-farming land in the country. Long and flat, and ...

Luckily some much-needed investments are in process, such as the Mississippi River Ship Channel Dredging Project. If the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act makes it way through Washington ...

“When I ran across the country (in 1998), I would introduce ... as hard as it is to fathom about the Mississippi, the fourth longest river in the world. Instead, the joy was in being a part ...

KELLOGG, Minnesota - Standing on the frozen Mississippi River, his back to a few fishers in the distance, Rob Burdis begins to drill a hole into the ice near his feet. Once the drill stops ...

Mississippi River cruises offer travelers a way to explore ... Guests will explore Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and will be treated to a live country music show at the Grand Ole Opry.