Winter begins on the upper Mississippi River as last barges head south

Shipping season on the upper Mississippi River has ended as the last barges headed south from St. Paul, Minnesota Nov. 25.

Barge strikes St. Louis' Eads Bridge after 6 break loose on Mississippi River

The barges were carrying light cycle oil, but there was no spill as a result of the collision, the U.S. Coast Guard said. All ...

Shipping season on upper Mississippi River ends

The last Mississippi River barge of the year departed St. Paul on Tuesday, ending the 2025 Upper Mississippi shipping season. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ St. Paul district, the M.V.
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Drought is shrinking Mississippi River levels — again. That's a big problem for farmers

Farmers rely on the Mississippi River to ship grain and bring them imported fertilizer and other critical inputs. But another year of low river levels means barge travel will be more expensive. The ...