Mississippi River News

Mississippi River News
New report highlights major flaws in state's agricultural water quality certification program
by Trevor Russell
December 14, 2015
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New visitor center is centerpiece of Fort Snelling’s 2020 vision
by Irene Jones
December 9, 2015

As Fort Snelling approaches it’s bicentennial in 2020, the Minnesota Historical Society is gearing up for exciting changes to the site, including a new visitor center, improved trails and wayfinding, less surface parking, and a renewed focus on the historical significance of this special place perched high above the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers.

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Northern Metal Recycling may be looking to move away from the river
by Irene Jones
December 9, 2015

Now that commercial barging in Minneapolis is no more, big changes could be coming to the riverfront in North Minneapolis—and much sooner than expected.

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