Why does a river run through New Orleans’ City Park?

Wild Bill Wood

May 22, 2024 at 8:34 AM

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It runs from Minnesota to Louisiana.

It runs through ten states.

And through the Louisiana Children’s Museum in New Orleans.

WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood takes you on a trip down the mighty Mississippi.

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