An upper-level low over the mid-Mississippi River Valley is migrating east, bringing isolated showers and storms, but will likely produce the warmest and driest day of the weekend on Sunday, with ...

A new collection of historic documents highlights the unique history of the “Driftless region" along the Mississippi River.

Home / News / Environmental News Upper Mississippi River freezes over less than ever, another sign life is changing Research suggests that by 2100, the Mississippi River may only freeze near the ...

An impactful winter storm is sweeping through the Upper Mississippi River Valley bringing a diverse array of weather conditions.

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is the core of a major flyway for migrating birds and one of the most visited refuges in the U.S. Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts ...

A new collection of historic documents highlights the unique history of the Driftless region, an area that encompasses southwestern Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota, northeastern Iowa, and a tiny ...

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge protects over 240,000 acres across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois.

Why is the Mississippi River endangered? According to American Rivers, a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization, the river is threatened by the uncertain future and role that FEMA has in ...

In a matter of weeks, boaters looking to travel on part of the Upper Mississippi River will be meeting roadblocks. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says three locks and dams will be closed for ...

A wild rice bed grows on the upper Mississippi River near Goose Island County Park in the town of Shelby, Wisconsin, Sept. 17, 2024. After disappearing for decades, wild rice is rebounding on ...

Over the last three decades, the Upper Mississippi River has experienced several significant floods. The most devastating was the Great Flood of 1993, resulting in billions of dollars in damages ...

A wild rice bed grows Sept. 17 on the upper Mississippi River near Goose Island County Park in the town of Shelby. After disappearing for decades, wild rice is rebounding on parts of the upper river.