WINFIELD, Missouri — In the story of America, the Mississippi River is a character unto itself, a rough-hewn founding father of the West: restless, implacable, more powerful than law or nature ...

The Mississippi River begins at Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota and flows through the heart of America. According to the Mississippi Headwaters Board , it spans 2,348 miles and pours into the ...

Air and water pollution, downstream flooding and coastal land loss are among the environmental pressures that are putting the health and future of the waterway — and the communities that depend on it ...

The Mississippi River defines the landscape of much of the United States of America, stretching from its headwaters in northern Minnesota to the wide deltas of Southern Louisiana, where it empties ...

This highway stretches 3,000 miles across 10 states, taking you on a journey filled with iconic American sights, natural landmarks, and unique experiences.

The Mississippi River is drying up, especially south of St. Louis.. Some areas have hit record low levels or are close to the record. Here's what the river looks like from its start in Minnesota ...

The board approved funding for 2 projects including surveying a section of the Mississippi River with drones for buckthorn, ...

The Mississippi River headwaters at sunset in 2020. Courtesy of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Listen How the Mississippi‘s headwaters impact damage from gulf coast hurricanes.

The “Mighty” Mississippi River is a true giant of American waterways, but if you’re wondering exactly how long it is, don’t expect one single, definitive answer.

The Mississippi River drains all or part of two Canadian provinces and 32 states in America, with a drainage basin of more than 1.15 million square miles that discharges more than 4 million ...

The Mississippi Headwaters Board is working legislatively at the local and federal level to help protect the Mississippi River and headwaters lakes. Headline News from the Brainerd Dispatch .