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Paul Meincke Completes His Mississippi River Canoe Trip

Reflections on a 70-day canoe trip from Minnesota to Louisiana.

Aired 08/23/2017 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Paul Meincke Completes His Mississippi River Canoe Trip

Clip: 8/23/2017 | 11m 42sVideo has Closed Captions

Reflections on a 70-day canoe trip from Minnesota to Louisiana.

It took 70 days, but Paul Meincke paddled the length of the Mississippi River, from Lake Itasca in Minnesota to the mouth of the Atchafalaya River in Louisiana. He reflects on his trip.

Aired 08/23/2017 | Rating NR

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