Managing the river's breaks, or crevasses, is of high importance, affecting issues ranging from saltwater intrusion to global ...

Dubuque, Iowa has a growing community of retirees who enjoy its scenic setting on the river, its vibrant arts and cultural ...

A federal investigation details how a barge sank on the Lower Mississippi River near New Roads in 2024, causing millions in ...

On March 16, 2024, a significant incident occurred on the Lower Mississippi River that has prompted a thorough federal investigation. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its final ...

The tour was one of several complimentary excursions I took during my early December sailing. The ship, which is Viking’s ...

Imagine cruising along the historic Mississippi River, immersing yourself in the culture and history of the American Deep South. The Viking Mississippi offers a uniq ...

The Northern Pacific Railway constructed Bridge No. 9 in 1922 to carry freight over the Mississippi River. Minneapolis acquired the bridge in 1986 and in 1999 converted it from a double track railroad ...

The number of uninsured Mississippians is expected to climb, leading to untreated chronic health conditions that can kill.

A four-course culinary dining tradition returns to the island in the Mississippi River just north of Saint Anthony Falls.

Many different countries have long rivers, and the U.S. is no exception, but that river is more complicated and unique than you might have expected.

Most of our state’s aging dams – built in the 1800s and early 1900s to power mills that no longer exist – continue to block ...

The perch and walleye bite shut down fast. Rain, stubborn fish, and one lost jumbo followed—until an underrated fish ...