A new report from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says the upper Mississippi River is in pretty good shape, but the quality of water degrades quickly as it flows toward the Twin Cities.
Be on the lookout for Navy Veteran Chris Ring and his crew swimming down the Mississippi River the next few days. Last week we told you about Ring's story as he swims the length of the Mississippi River to honor our fallen heroes.
It's not uncommon to see canoes making their way down the Mississippi River for long distances - but how many people trek out with a 14 foot aluminum boat and outboard motor to navigate hundreds of miles of river? A pair of friends has decided to do exactly that.