Adam Andrews of Cottage Grove leads his brother’s dogs, Greg, front, and Kevin, rear, down the beach at Meeker Island Dog Park along the Mississippi River on Saturday, September 9, 2017.

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 ...

Oh, and the mighty Mississippi River ... history buffs. It's also a fantastic hiking destination that offers plenty in the way of outdoor fun. For anyone eager to experience the origins of ...

Standing on the frozen Mississippi River, his back to a few fishers in ... annual ice surveys of Lake Pepin for the first time in history because there wasn't enough ice to measure.

The Mississippi River’s cultural and historical significance as a transportation route has made it a source of inspiration for many types of music. That music of the river was the focus of ...