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Mississippi River shippers get weeklong tour of Columbia River shipping system
The Columbian - Washington State
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KALAMA — A group of Mississippi River shipping industry figures were treated to a tour of the Columbia-Snake river grain export system last week by the Washington Association of Wheat Growers alongside other local groups. The Columbia River is the...
Tourist Attractions in Missouri
PlanetWare
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Written by Lana Law Updated Jun 30, 2025 Home to the lovely Ozark Mountains, culturally rich capitals, and deep threads of United States history, Missouri offers a long list of attractions. While there are plenty of things to see and do in Kansas...
Winona County Sheriff’s Office praises Massachusetts travelers for helping driver whose car fell into the Mississippi River
KAAL TV - Minnesota
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June 30, 2025
(ABC 6 News) — The Winona County Sheriff’s Officer praised two travelers from Massachusetts who helped a driver escape his car after he lost control and fell into the Mississippi River. According to WCSO, the two Massachusetts natives, Brittany...
Quick-thinking couple saves motorist from sinking car in Mississippi River
KARE 11 - Minnesota
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June 30, 2025
The driver went down an embankment after a medical emergency, according to the Winona County Sheriff's Office. DRESBACH, Minn. — A couple traveling cross-country in their camper rescued another motorist from a vehicle that rolled into the...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Mississippi County in week ending June 21?
SE Missouri News
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June 30, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Mississippi County selling...
State bill making camping on public property illegal set to take effect
WLOX - Mississippi
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June 30, 2025
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - As part of the bill passed by Mississippi Legislature, anyone camping on public property will be given 24 hours’ notice to clean the area of their belongings and relocate. RELATED: Bill making camping on public property...
Cross-country travelers passing through Minnesota pull off life-saving Mississippi River rescue
Star Tribune - Minnesota
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June 30, 2025
An East Coast man traveling cross-country saw a vehicle roll down an embankment into the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota on Monday, jumped into the water and rescued the driver as his fellow traveler and fiancée called 911 for help.The...
St John Rockets of Laplace earn World Series runner-up spot in Gulfport, Mississippi
L'Observateur
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June 30, 2025
Published 1:53 pm Monday, June 30, 2025 1/2 Swipe or click to see more St John Rockets of Laplace 2/2 Swipe or click to see more The diamonds were busy, and the dugouts buzzed as South Mississippi hosted the USSSA Global World Series. St. John...
Couple saves driver who ended up in the Mississippi
WIZM - Wisconsin
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June 30, 2025
The Winona County Sheriff’s Office is crediting two people with helping save the life of a person who drove into the Mississippi River on Monday. A post on the sheriff’s office Facebook page tells the story of Brittany and Dustin, who are driving...
Massachusetts couple saved motorist after medical emergency sends vehicle into Mississippi River
WKBT - Wisconsin
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WINONA COUNTY, Minn. (WKBT) -- A Massachusetts couple is credited with saving a motorist who suffered a medical emergency, which caused the motorist to go off the road and plunge into the Mississippi River on Monday. According to a social media...
Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup Texas travel tips for a spectacular summer
The Austin Chronicle - Texas
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Celebrate your daytripping independence in July with barbecue and festivals. Luling has changed a lot over the years, but since 1958 there’s been the City Market Barbecue. And now there’s the Swoonworthy Sourdough Artisan Bakery to make a visit a...
Couple from Massachusetts saves man after he crashes into the Mississippi River
WXOW - Wisconsin
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June 30, 2025
WINONA, Minn. (WXOW) – A Massachusetts couple traveling across the country was at the right place at the right time for a man who crashed his car into the Mississippi River near Winona on Monday. Brittany and Dustin were parked near the Dresbach...
Fireworks prohibited on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge
WXOW - Wisconsin
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June 30, 2025
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reminding Wisconsinites celebrating this week that fireworks are not allowed on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. With Fourth of July weekend coming up,...
Find fireworks shows near you in Mississippi for July 4th. See a list
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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Mississippi towns and cities will host various Fourth of July events, including fireworks displays, live music and family activities. Events are scheduled throughout the holiday weekend, from Thursday, July 3, to Saturday, July 5. Most events are...
Growing tourism highlights southern Illinois as 'hidden gem' travel destination
The Pantagraph - Illinois
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WOLF LAKE. Ill. — Standing on the edge of a 300-foot limestone bluff in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, Machaela Sweeney could thank the perfect words she typed into ChatGPT for bringing her to the unexpected spot. “I literally looked...
1 gas station in cities throughout Mississippi County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 21
Upper Delta News - Arkansas
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June 30, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Mississippi County selling...
Ohio gas prices low as record travel expected over July 4th
The Center Square
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June 30, 2025
(The Center Square) – As Ohioans prep for the July Fourth holiday weekend, they will generally see a dip in gas prices. According to the Automobile Association of America, the average price per gallon is down a few cents from last week but...
New laws: Mississippi rolls out tax cuts, seafood labeling
WAPT 16 - Mississippi
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June 30, 2025
New laws: Mississippi rolls out tax cuts, seafood labeling FEELING ABOUT THE CHANGE TODAY. >> TAX INCOME WILL LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT FOR PEOPLE IN MISSISSIPPI. GOVERNOR TATE REEVES SIGNING HOUSE BILL ONE INTO LAW. IT WILL DROP INCOME TAX BY 0.25%...
Massachusetts gas prices tick down ahead of busy July 4th holiday travel week
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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June 30, 2025
Local gas prices are mostly staying put ahead of the Fourth of July after a tumultuous week for oil and gas markets amid the conflict in the Middle East. The average gas price in Massachusetts on Monday was down a penny from last week ($3.08),...
'Hidden gem': Growing number of visitors discovering southern Illinois as travel destination
NPR Illinois
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June 30, 2025
Standing on the edge of a 300-foot limestone bluff in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, Machaela Sweeney could thank the perfect words she typed into ChatGPT for bringing her to the unexpected spot. “I literally looked up lush, magical,...