A geologist's vibrant maps reveal how the Mississippi River has wandered across its valley, making it look like a colorful, ...

The Morrison County Historical Society invites the public to enjoy its current temporary exhibit, The River Connects Us, a photographic display that explores life and culture on the Mississippi River, ...

There are river maps from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, some of which show how it flowed before the implementation of the locks and dams in the 1930s, which forever changed the look of the ...

Mississippi River water levels are plummeting to an all-time low this week at Memphis in the wake of a sweltering summer and ongoing drought – setting a record for the second consecutive year ...

In Greenville, Mississippi, the river is expected to crest at 52.5 feet on April 22. Power outages and business shutdowns are anticipated as water threatens ports and grain terminals.

Historical artifacts could provide a deeper connection to the Mississippi River. The presentation of the Driftless River Initiative is still in nascent stages — people who want to view steamboat ...

A history of levee construction has resulted in significant land loss along the Mississippi River Delta in Louisiana. Plans to reroute some of the river sediment will have direct impacts on the ...

The US Army Corps of Engineers has been dredging the Mississippi River 24/7 since July. Drought along the Mississippi has dropped water levels to lows that haven't been seen in a decade.

From bald eagle spotting to cross-country skiing over the backwaters, the Mississippi River has a lot to offer in the winter, if you're willing to get out there.

Mississippi River may exceed 1993 and 2008 heights in some locations The Register identified four years of particularly bad flooding along the Mississippi over the past 30 years to compare with ...

In 1920, a local newspaper publisher turned politician donated his private library to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, containing numerous historical works that detailed the development of ...