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Category Archives: Culture and History
Mississippi River Waterfronts Add Up to More than Dollars and Cents
Riverfront developments up and down the Mississippi River add more value to their communities than just dollars and cents. One reason is that River planning – when done right – is a tool for civic engagement.
Art and Architecture Beside the Mississippi River
One of America’s most highly acclaimed theaters strikes an impressive pose on the banks of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Continue reading
The Wild Rice Moon Shines on the Mississippi River
This is the month of wild rice harvest on the Mississippi River in northern Minnesota. For the Ojibway, it’s a sacred and traditional time. Continue reading
The Mississippi River and America’s Pioneering Spirit
One thing Minnesota, Illinois and Missouri share when they look at the Mississippi River is their tie to America’s pioneering experience. Continue reading
t.s.eliot’s Mississippi River Vision Not Far Off
Paul DuBowy, environmental program manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, shared this vision of the Mississippi River from t.s. eliot’s poetry. Continue reading
The Mississippi River’s Ancient City
To reach the site of this week’s Visions of a Sustainable Mississippi River Conference, you pass a graphic reminder of the enduring power the River has had throughout not just the history of America, but the world. Continue reading
