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The Tragic Fall of the I-35W Mississippi River Bridge
In 2007, the I-35W Mississippi River Bridge collapsed, plunging vehicles into the water below. This disaster exposed the shocking state of U.S. infrastructure. Here’s why it happened.
Take a look at satellite image of massive atmospheric river that dumped rain Monday
“While atmospheric rivers can vary greatly in size and strength, the average atmospheric river carries an amount of water ...
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Mississippi River mayors lobby for more government funding for flooding, mitigation
The Mississippi River is a major vein of shipping in the United States, moving hundreds of millions of tons of agricultural ...
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One Of The 'Midwest's Most Cherished Playgrounds' Is The Largest Lake On The Mississippi River
The Lake Pepin Overlook Loop in Frontenac State Park is a perennial favorite, as it climbs over 400 feet to give you aerial, panoramic views of the Mississippi River. Bluffside Trail is another ...
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Flood Film clip
Clips include shots of workers along the Mississippi River enforcing the levees with sandbags, Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover surveying the damage, and aerial views of the flooding.