Mayors of cities and towns along the Mississippi River are lobbying Congress for help to decrease flood risks.

The Mississippi River is a giant river that provides abundant resources. But, how big is it, exactly? This animated map shows the scale of the Mississippi River and its drainage system in perspective.

The Mississippi River and Bayou Sara were high in the last days of February and beginning of March. The former ferry landing ...

A Minnesota Boat Club eight-man scull plies the waters of the Mississippi River on a training row in St. Paul early Aug. 19, 2009. (John Doman / Pioneer Press) Wondering how long the Mississippi ...

Dive into the mysterious depths of the Mississippi River as we unveil "13 Creatures Lurking in the Mississippi River!"" 🌊 From ancient alligator gar to the elusive bull shark, discover the incredible ...

A new congressional bill aims to improve fisheries and environmental quality in the Mississippi River basin with a federally funded commission.

France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and accompanying warships were in the Philippines on Sunday after holding combat drills with Philippine forces in the disputed South China Sea in a show of ...

Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover and Vice Chairman of the Red Cross James Fieser. Ten thousand River Commissions, with the mines of the world at their back, can not tame that lawless stream ...

The more than 2,300-mile Mississippi River invites travelers to discover its multifaceted heritage, with a vast range of deeply rooted culture, music and history. A cruise is a fantastic way to ...