Researchers, patients optimistic in fight against alpha-gal syndrome
A support group and a lab in the St. Louis area provide resources for people with the allergy to mammal products — and evidence that its effects can be reversed.
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Billions of cicadas will emerge this spring in the Midwest, Southeast
This spring, billions of cicadas will dig their way out of the soil across most of the Midwest and Southeast,
Latest farm data a ‘wake-up call’ as Midwest farmers face ever steeper challenges
Zemua Baptista had dreamed his whole life of becoming a farmer. In late 2019, while still in college, he was
Renewed legislation aims to safeguard Mississippi River amid growing environmental concerns
A proposal to create a federal funding program to protect the Mississippi River is back in front of Congress. Democratic
New river legislation, pipeline tensions & more stories
Covering collective solutions to safeguarding an increasingly threatened Mississippi River
The U.S. hopes to build more pipelines for carbon capture. Landowners don’t want them
The pipeline runs right through Kenny Davis’ modest Scott County, Illinois, farm, where he had planned to build a home
Winter weather packs a punch, plus more headlines
Last call for new Desk reporters, plus winter weather woes & more headlines
Week of heavy snowfall wallops Midwest, could bring drought relief
Several winter storms have barreled through the Midwest since the start of the year, bringing deep snow and bitter cold.
How clean is the upper Mississippi? Plus more headlines
How clean is the upper Mississippi River? Plus more headlines from the basin & our team
How clean is the upper Mississippi River? New report finds signs of improvement, emerging threats
A new report released Tuesday from the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association found that although water quality has generally improved
Five national park sites that showcase the natural and historic importance of the Mississippi River
When you picture America's national parks and historic places, you might be thinking of the impressive Teton mountain
As climate risks increase, Mississippi River towns look to each other for solutions
Cities and towns across the Mississippi River basin have always needed to weather the environmental disasters associated with living along
EXPLAINER: How much trash does the Mississippi River funnel from the heartland to the ocean?
The Mississippi River drains more than 40% of the continental U.S. – just how much trash does it take along