MISSISSIPPI RIVER

Business

Red Wing Grain deals with low water levels and record barging rates

Red Wing Grain, which typically loads 400-600 barges in a year and handles about 25 million to 30 million bushels annually through its facility, is down 10% to 20% this fall, said Jim Larson, general manager

The Vault

'Minnesota's Titanic': The Sea Wing disaster killed 98, yet the tragedy remains little known

The capsizing of the steamer Sea Wing on Lake Pepin in 1890 made it one of the nation's worst maritime disasters.

August 23, 2022 10:03 AM

Minnesota

Stearns County Sheriff asks public for help as missing child search continues

Items found in a park along the Mississippi River in Stearns County led to a three-day search for missing 6-year-old Elle Ragin, of Northfield. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office is asking residents along the Mississippi River to keep an eye and report any items that may be related to the search.

July 06, 2022 04:43 PM

Minnesota

Reclaiming a record: 87-year-old man paddles the Mississippi River once again

On his 87th birthday, Dale Sanders started paddling to take on the entire length of the Mississippi River in hopes to break the world record as the oldest person to make the 2,340 mile trek, again.

June 25, 2022 01:28 PM

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Local

The Mississippi River Brainerd watershed to adopt the One Watershed, One Plan program

Local professionals are seeking input from the public about the program’s implementation through a kick-off event on Monday, June 6, at Camp Ripley.

June 04, 2022 02:01 PM

By Pineandlakes Echo Journal

The Vault

They called her 'Baby Angel.' Now, forensic genealogy might finally ID infant found in Mississippi River

A family of boaters discovered the baby on Sept. 5, 2011. While they believed they were picking trash from the water, they discovered a baby wrapped inside a tote bag.

May 05, 2022 12:35 PM

By Trisha Taurinskas

Northland Outdoors

Report lists Mississippi as one of ‘most endangered’ US rivers

The Mississippi is the source of drinking water for 20 million Americans in 50 U.S. cities, and generates an estimated $400 billion a year in economic activity. It’s also home to more than 800 species of fish and wildlife, and is a major flyway for waterfowl and migratory birds.

April 19, 2022 11:40 AM

By Kirsti Marohn / MPR News

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Northland Outdoors

Knife River couple embarks on epic 'Great Loop' boat trip over 2 summers

From the Great Lakes to great rivers, the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean and Canadian canals, the 6,000-mile trip is one for the ages.

March 18, 2022 12:00 PM

By John Myers

Northland Outdoors

Father, daughter paddle down Mississippi River, honoring lives lost to COVID

For the Armacosts of Oakland, California, this would be their first trip in getting back out into the world since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Because COVID-19 had so greatly impacted so many people, the duo decided to use the trip to commemorate the victims of COVID-19. Folks who lost someone to COVID-19 share the names of their loved ones to the Armacosts and then Scott, a Navy veteran and trumpet player, plays military taps to honor them each night at sunset.

September 28, 2021 11:00 PM

By Jennifer Kraus

Northland Outdoors

Minnesota's Backyard: Hikers find history and lots of activity at Fort Snelling State Park, in the heart of the Twin Cities

The 20th destination on our 20-site tour of Minnesota's state parks brings us to the heart of the Twin Cities, where you will find an oasis of wilderness in the urban heart of the state. Fort Snelling State Park is neither as quiet or secluded as other parks in Minnesota, but for Twin Citians it offers history and hiking where the state's major rivers meet.

September 16, 2021 06:30 AM

By Jess Myers

Northland Outdoors

Minnesota's Backyard: Visitors come for the hiking, stay for the history at Savanna Portage State Park

We reach the halfway mark on our 20-site tour of Minnesota's state parks with a visit to a geographical anomaly, and a site of centuries-old history, in mostly flat Aitkin County. Savanna Portage State Park is home to remote lakes, an excellent campground, and miles of hilly hiking trails, one of which was in use hundreds of years ago.

July 08, 2021 08:00 AM

By Jess Myers

The Vault

A break in the case of three dead babies found in Mississippi River?

DNA analysis produces leads in at least in one of the cases.

July 06, 2021 09:01 AM

By Matthew Stolle

News

New method aims to herd, capture invasive carp in Mississippi River

Last week, a team of biologists and technicians from state and federal agencies took part in an operation to capture and harvest invasive carp from this stretch of the Mississippi River known as Pool 8, on the border of Minnesota and Wisconsin. It was part scientific survey, part defensive battle against a notorious aquatic invader that has been steadily progressing up the Mississippi.

April 14, 2021 06:00 PM

By Kirsti Marohn / MPR News