On the Mississippi River, America’s past and present still flow

The Mississippi River flows 2,350 miles, borders 10 states and drains an area stretching from New York to Wyoming ...

He paddled the Mississippi River alone in just 34 days, setting world record

It only took two days until Ilia Smirnov realized the enormity, danger and borderline foolishness of paddling the entire ...

Body discovered in Mississippi River near McKinley Bridge

Officials located a body in the Mississippi River Tuesday evening.
National Parks Conservation Association

New Report Explores Future Opportunities for a Restored Mississippi River

Our "Reimagining the River," report reveals opportunities to expand recreation, strengthen community connections, and ...
The Christian Science Monitor

On the Mississippi, romance meets commerce – and today, the river is all business

The Mississippi River is an American icon that lives in the country's history and literature, but it's a vital trade route ...

DOTD announces lane closure on I-20 eastbound over Mississippi River in Madison Parish, begins June 27

MADISON PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is advising motorists of ...

Mayfly hatches expected in coming weeks along Mississippi River

With mayfly hatches expected along the Mississippi River in the coming weeks, officials are preparing for swarms that often ...

MnDOT dims Mississippi River bridge lights as mayfly hatch begins

Drivers crossing the Mississippi River in Red Wing, Wabasha and Winona will notice darker conditions in the coming days as ...
NPR

Saltwater is moving up the Mississippi River. Here's what's being done to stop it

NEW ORLEANS — Ducks have taken roost on a sandy strip along the Mississippi River — a bank that's typically underwater. "We have this nice little beach here that Black-bellied whistling ducks are ...