'Absolutely incredible': New park opens along Mississippi River
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has long planned to revitalize the riverfront north of St. Anthony Falls. On Wednesday, a big milestone was reached.
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The Minneapolis Street Grid: Explained
After a year of exploring a new city, our author explains and explores the nuances and idiosyncrasies of the Minneapolis ...
Millions depend on the Mississippi—but the mighty river is running dry
Tons of grains and crops are shipped down the Mississippi River every year. What will happen if increasingly persistent ...
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, ...
What does Aquatennial have to do with Minneapolis’ bloody 1934 Teamsters strike?
On July 20, 1934, Minneapolis’ “Bloody Friday,” police killed two workers. In the summers that followed, unions held annual ...
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US 60/62 Mississippi River bridge to reopen after nearly a year being closed
The U.S. 60/62 bridge over the Mississippi River is reopening on Wednesday at noon. This coming after nearly a year of being ...
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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Lock and Dam 7 in Dresbach holding open house
The public can get an up close look at how one of the lock and dams on the Mississippi River operates at an open house event ...
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 ...