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A fisherman thought he spotted a car in the Mississippi River. He may have just helped solve a cold case from 1967

Two Minnesota fishermen made an unexpected discovery beneath the Mississippi River this week when sonar technology led them ...

Floatzilla draws more than 1,000 paddlers to the Mississippi River

Paddlers from 20 states took over a 10-mile stretch of the Mississippi River for "Floatzilla", an annual community kayak ...

Fishermen make catch of their lives by helping to solve nearly 60-year-old cold case in Mississippi River

Fishermen help solve a decades-old cold case after finding a 1963 Buick in the Mississippi River. MINNEAPOLIS — A pair of fishermen may have made the catch of their lives when they helped solve a cold ...

Cuts to agencies that study, safeguard Mississippi River have to stop, advocates say

Residents along the river gathered in La Crosse Aug. 4 to discuss the effects of federal funding cuts on their community and ...
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Iowa's Lovely City Along The Mississippi River Is An Outdoor Lover's Playground With Parks And Historic Charm

Whether you fancy spotting bald eagles while sipping craft beer, exploring historic landmarks, or hiking by the Mississippi, this Iowa town has it all.
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Editorial: To avoid tragedy, Mississippi River issues need focused attention

State and federal officials should be working overtime to study numerous issues related to management of the Mississippi ...

Two die when helicopter strikes powerlines and crashes into a barge on the Mississippi River

A helicopter flying over the Mississippi River ran into a powerline then crashed into a barge and sparked a fire, killing two ...