Swollen Mississippi River is swamping Wisconsin, Iowa. ... During the 2001 flood, 70 houses on the southern part of the island were flooded with 3 to 4 feet of water.

For over 35 years, the Upper Mississippi River Restoration program partnership has implemented innovative and sustainable restoration, research, and monitoring techniques for a healthier Upper ...

You've probably heard of the Great River Road — the scenic byway that runs along the Mississippi River from Minnesota to New Orleans — and maybe you've driven along Wisconsin's 200-plus mile ...

A manmade island is currently under construction on the Mississippi River near Red Wing, Minnesota, and Bay City, Wisconsin. Those behind the project said the island will take on a few key roles.

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Communities along the Upper Mississippi River scrambled Wednesday as the always-massive river swelled to near-record levels, forcing some to evacuate while others downstream ...

Historic low flows turned the Mississippi River into a construction area in 2023, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredged huge quantities of sand to keep the channel open for barge traffic.

Desha County, Ark. (KATV) — A family outing turned tragic when human remains on a remote island were found in the Mississippi River near Snow Lake. The discovery was made on Sunday evening, May ...

Madeline Heim is a Report for America corps reporter who writes about environmental issues in the Mississippi River watershed ...

Rising Mississippi River takes over area around Harriet Island 02:24. ST. PAUL, Minn. — A state of emergency is in effect for a part of St. Paul, where the Mississippi River could rise another ...

Former President Donald Trump made President Joe Biden's "garbage" gaffe a central theme in his campaign rallies Wednesday. He also continued to take shots at his Democratic opponent Vice ...

Bridges that span the Mississippi River in western Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota are sturdy enough to withstand a barge collision, according to an engineer from the Wisconsin Department of ...