Rollin' on the river: How the Mississippi flows through American music, and inspires to this day
There's a centuries-long tradition of music inspired and transported by the Mississippi River. That tradition continues today ...
Water levels on the Mississippi River are low. That’s raising concerns for Illinois farmers during the harvest.
Drought monitor shows 45% of Illinois is being affected by at least a moderate drought and parts of southern Illinois are ...
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Latino voters in AR call on Congress to clean up Mississippi River
Some Latinos in Arkansas were among 400 residents across 10 states polled about the health of the Mississippi River. Both ...
These songs are perfect for a drive on the Great River Road, or anywhere near the Mississippi
The river's importance, its symbolism and its rich cultural and natural history means there are a lot of songs about it, ...
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Mississippi River mayors agree to unify ports from the Quad Cities to the coast
On Wednesday, mayors from the Midwestern Corn Belt joined mayors from Louisiana to sign the Mississippi River Ports ...
Mississippi River water levels are dangerously low—which is trouble for both farmers and supply chains
Climatologists say it could be part of a larger trend. For the third year in a row, extreme drought conditions in the Midwest ...
Mississippi River mayors agree to unify ports from the Corn Belt to the coast
Mayors from 10 states along the Mississippi River convened in Louisiana’s capital this week to announce a cooperative ...
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Low Mississippi River levels are again making it more expensive to transport crops in the Midwest
River barges are an efficient way to move crops — 15 barges can hold about as much grain as 1,000 semi-trucks. But low river ...
Brackish water creeping up the Mississippi River may threaten Louisiana’s drinking supply
For the third year in a row, Louisiana is constructing an underwater levee in the Mississippi River to slow an influx of salt ...
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Federal Water Tap, September 23: Construction Begins on Mississippi River Saltwater Barrier
Eight of the dam projects are in California. The Army Corps of Engineers began construction last week on a temporary barrier ...
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Mississippi River Earthtones Festival brings family fun to Alton
The Mississippi River Earthtones Festival in Alton featured family activities, artist booths, food, and live music to ...
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Mississippi River mayors meet in Baton Rouge, outline goals for next president
Mayors meeting in Baton Rouge say drought policy and funding to address drinking water issues needed for Mississippi River ...