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Three modern cruise lines – American Queen Voyages, American Cruise Lines and Viking River Cruises ply the Great River, with at least seven ships docking as far north as the Minnesota river towns of Red Wing, Winona and St. Paul. Itineraries to and from Minnesota explore up to 10 states and dozens of ports, from the wild and scenic Midwest to the blues-soaked Delta and iconic New Orleans. Choosing which Mississippi cruise line and ship that is right for you comes down to your budget, your interest in American history and/or your taste for modern comforts.

People have been leisure cruising on the Mississippi River since the storied days of steamships, showboats and paddlewheelers in the 1800s.

MINNEAPOLIS — People have been leisure cruising on the Mississippi River since the storied days of steamships, showboats and paddlewheelers in the 1800s. Now, three modern cruise lines ply the

Bowls of carbonara are on offer plus antipasti, wine on tap, a classic tiramisu, and ice-cream for the kids.

We know eating meat is bad for our health and the environment, but it remains the status quo and, in some cases, socially accepted if we happen to know the animals were taken care of before being killed. Eloise Hendy asks whether a new approach is even possible