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Bridges: 1819 treaty led to modern-day boundaries of East, North Texas
Gannett via AOL· 7 hours agoThe French connection to Texas dated back into the 1600s. In 1682, French explorer Robert Cavalier,...
Louisiana bears the burden of Mississippi River runoff. Why doesn’t it push for solutions?
The Biloxi Sun Herald· 4 days agoThis summer’s “dead zone,” a low-oxygen area where the river empties into the sea, could span 5,827 square miles across the Gulf of Mexico. Louisiana has the power to call for change.
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge celebrates 100 years
WKBT La Crosse· 5 days agoThe Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is celebrating 100 years of serving...
Highways close as rivers rise across southern Minnesota. More storms in forecast
MPR News· 5 days agoRivers across southern Minnesota continued rising Tuesday, leading to highway closures — with more...
Rivers are Life Participates in Mississippi River Cleanup With Environmental Partners and Austin...
Digital Journal· 3 days agoThe cleanup took place ahead of the Enjoy Illinois 300, a NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison...
Forecasters: Dubuque, portions of tri-state area under flood watch
telegraphherald.com· 10 hours agoA portion of the tri-state area on Saturday was placed under a flood watch until further notice. The National Weather Service Quad Cities’ office issued a flood warning starting late Saturday ...
Rare sighting of four eaglets near Mississippi River
KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul· 6 days agoThe National Eagle Center says the survival rate of juveniles is roughly 40%, making the story on the four eaglets even more exciting. Nygaard has...
38 dogs rescued by fishermen on Mississippi lake
Tribune Chronicle· 1 day agoFisherman Brad Carlisle, left, and fishing guide Jordan Chrestman bring one of three boatloads of dogs back to shore after they were found struggling to...
A day out on the Upper Mississippi River wildlife refuge
La Crosse Tribune· 4 days agoThis year marks 100 years since the Upper Mississippi was designated a federal refuge. Congress...
Not just a Gulf of Mexico problem: Mississippi River farm runoff pollutes upstream waters
Biloxi Sun Herald via Yahoo News· 3 days agoWorsening local effects on health and recreation in states like Minnesota and Wisconsin are spurring...