On Saturday, April 19, 2025, the Minnesota History Center will host a free event featuring Cory Maria Dack, an Indigenous Latina educator and outdoor adventure guide, who will share her 134-day journey paddling the Mississippi River from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico and discuss the importance of inclusive outdoor narratives.
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High waters force Devin Brown to suspend Mississippi River trek
Devin Brown has suspended her historic kayak journey along the Mississippi River due to dangerous flooding conditions.
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Where on the Mississippi is Devin Brown? Week Four.
Devin Brown is making her way through the flooded Mississippi River, logging 50+ mile days and overcoming challenges to reach Mile Marker Zero where the River flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
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Where on the Mississippi is Devin? Week Three.
The latest in kayaker Devin Brown’s quest to reach the Gulf of Mexico and Mile Marker Zero of the Mississippi River.
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Where on the Mississippi is Devin Brown? Week Two.
Devin Brown is paddling 2,350 miles from the source of the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico, and recently competed in the 3rd Annual Two Paddles Mississippi River 150, a 147-mile kayak race.
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Where on the Mississippi is Devin Brown? Week One.
An update on Devin Brown’s journey down the Mississippi River. She is ahead of schedule despite wet weather.
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4UR HEALTH feat. Dr.Ronda Marie Chakolis
Dr. Ronda Marie Chakolis interviews Devin Brown on her journey and history making of the first black woman to solo down the entire Mississippi River in a Kayak.