Stories Tagged as
Mississippi River
Life on America's rivers
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 10, 2019
"They hate her when they're with her and they miss her when they're gone" said Melody Golding, author of a new book about America's riverboat pilots.
What its like to ship all the goods slapped with tariffs
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Aug 8, 2018
At the intersection of trade and tariffs ... the Mississippi River has seen it all.
Midwestern farmers are tied to a Gulf dead zone
by
Annie Baxter
Oct 9, 2017
Minnesota is trying to limit runoff carried by the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico.
Mississippi River floods could have a major impact on shipping
by
Molly Wood
Dec 31, 2015
Record rainfall and floods have already taken lives and damaged communities.
Mississippi River basin gets D+ grade
by
Kai Ryssdal
Nov 2, 2015
The report cited failing infrastructure and concerns about water security.
Barge owner talks oil and taxes
by
Kai Ryssdal
Dec 11, 2014
Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal checks in with barge owner Austin Golding.
Barge lines not fazed by high waters on the Mississippi River
by
Kai Ryssdal
Apr 26, 2013
For one barge line operator, the high waters of the Mississippi mean business as usual (though with a more watchful eye).
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Mississippi River mayors call for more dam, lock funding
Mar 22, 2013
Mayors along the Mississippi River say more funding is needed to shore up aging infrastructure.
Drought lowers Mississippi, holding up barge traffic
by
Eve Troeh
Dec 28, 2012
One stretch of the river is closed during the day so Army Corps of Engineers can blast away rock just below the low water.
Barge lines on the Mississippi expect a waiting game
Dec 19, 2012
Continued drought along the Mississippi River is creating problems for barge lines and the goods they ship.