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Body found in Mississippi River near Coon Rapids Dam
Police in Brooklyn Park say a body was found in the Mississippi River on Thursday afternoon. Police were called after the ...
Saltwater intrusion in Mississippi River threatens livelihood of residents south of New Orleans
Researchers say drought, sea level rise, severe storms and dredging are partly to blame for the increased in frequency and ...
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Mississippi River levels hit seasonal peak in New Orleans, Baton Rouge
The Mississippi River reached its highest level of the spring season in Baton Rouge on Thursday, confirming forecasts of ...
US 30 bridge over Mississippi River closing next week for repairs
According to the Iowa Department of Transportation, a pavement replacement project will require closing the roadway to ...
Six barges break free, one sinks after collision on Mississippi River near New Orleans
A barge breakaway and sinking temporarily closed part of the Mississippi River near New Orleans after a vessel collision ...
Mother arrested in 14-year-old cold case of ‘Baby Angel’ infant found dead in Mississippi River
A woman was charged in the 14-year-old cold case of an infant found dead and floating in the Mississippi River after DNA ...
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Flooding to continue on lower Mississippi River as new flash flood threat emerges
As flooding cycles on the Mississippi Delta region, more rounds of heavy rain are on the way and could spark new flooding ...
New Orleans man goes missing from job on the Mississippi river
A New Orleans family is trying every avenue to track down a dock worker who went missing on the river more than one week ago.
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Barges strike Old Mississippi River Bridge; 1 sinks
Two barges struck the old Mississippi River Bridge Thursday afternoon. According to Herman Smith of the Vicksburg Bridge ...
How this Illinois-based nonprofit is working to keep the Mississippi River mighty
Living Lands & Waters is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1998 by Chad Pregracke. While living and working on the ...
Closures on I-55 Mississippi River Bridge extended due to rain
Closures on the Interstate 55 Bridge over the Mississippi River in West Memphis have been extended for routine bridge ...
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Barge hits Old Mississippi River Bridge in Vicksburg
A barge hit the old Highway 80 railroad bridge over the Mississippi River in Vicksburg.David Day, with the Vicksburg Daily News, reported that a tow boat with more than a dozen barges was traveling ...