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Agriculture and coal industries fear closure of Mississippi

Story Created: Nov 21, 2012 at 9:05 AM CDT

Story Updated: Nov 21, 2012 at 9:05 AM CDT

A closure of the middle Mississippi could be devastating for Illinois farmers, agriculture, and any industry that relies on the river for transportation. In fact, the Army Corps of Engineers estimates an unexpected closure on the middle Mississippi could cost $2.8 million per day. Story by Newschannel 20.
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